Which truggy to get???

[jzemaxx]

I now have my MT complete and racing already this season and so far its been awesome. Building my buggy now to race as well and now looking for a truggy. Which truggy is worth going with. I will probably just pick up a roller that a nitro guy has got sick of trying to learn how to tune...LOL. Which truggy would you guys advise....no bashing.....strictly a race rig for the weekend events. I hear Losi 8T 2.0, I hear Xray, I hear some saying now the new RC8-T or Matrix TR FRE.....what are you guys racing and happy with??

[George16]

I'm happy with my ST RR. Parts are cheaper since I'm stationed here in Japan.

[brushlessboy16]

My matrix Tr FRE is a great truck, built like a tank. and since you have the matrix buggy theres parts interchangeability

I was at the same point about a month ago that you are at now, I did a lot of research and settled on the Losi 8t, I was thinking about a 2.0 but since I am not a racer but someone who just wants to kick some ass in large open areas I decieded on a 1.0. I spent about 10 days scouring ebay involved in a5 different auctions and all of the auctions ended up going over $300 for a used 8T which was assanine since NitroHouse was selling them new for $329 since the 2.0s came out I am sure they wernt selling. So I got a a new 1.0 and the Losi BL conversion kit and the kit is great except for the motor mount, it is designed for the Losi BL motor which is a POS. I used the RCM mount which is great and I am happy with the setup

[jzemaxx]

Its hard to pick one. Everyone you ask has a different opinion....lol. I do like the Losi 8T 2.0 though. What is the difference between the 8T 1.0 and 2.0?? I had heard its just the chassis.....not sure if that is true or not.

the chassis is different and the arms and CVDs are longer but uses 0 offset wheels while the 1.0 uses shorter arms and CVDs while using 1/2" offset wheels this is supposed to help with handling, to me it wasnt worth $300+ more but I am not a racer

[jzemaxx]

Why not just the 8T 1.0 and just run the longer chassis and dogbones??? I have found the 1.0's for 150-200 or so used as rollers. Buy the longer chassis for 50-90 bucks and run the 1/2" offsets.

[Jabe]

Get Hobao Hyper ST Pro! Its very durable, Pro-model is for racing.

[truggyracer1]

have to second the matrix tr very durable truggy i'n no pro by any means but i've never broke anything major maybe bent a few things but were aesy to replace! your choice though go with what you like!

[jzemaxx]

I have talked to a few truggy guys that say the Cen is really a underrated truggy. They said they handle with the best of them and are very light. What does your conversion weigh?

[plettenbergs]

i have the FactoryTeam rc8t with RCM chassis...it is laid out nicely and the r/c Monster chassis is sweet!!...getting slipperential this week!!

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by jzemaxx

I have talked to a few truggy guys that say the Cen is really a underrated truggy. They said they handle with the best of them and are very light. What does your conversion weigh?

My truck isabout 11lbs rtr, but that is with heavy MTR wheels and tires, and my old brick of a motor mount.

I agree they are very underrated. I have broken 2 front A- ams due to driver error. love the truck tho

[jzemaxx]

Got any pics of the setup?

[truggyracer1]

my TR is not complete yet so i haven't weighed it stil waiting for a few things when i hae cash to spend pics of the 2 tr's can be seen on my intro thread titles "introduction and what i'm converting" since you have been around cens for a bit i'd go with one myself! if your looking for a used TR i saw at least one with the BCE chassis already done on there?? there surposed to handle even better with the BCE chassis

[brushlessboy16]

Truggy is half apart but you get the idea ;)