Advice on 1st buggy - Found some rollers but unsure about $ etc

[Gee]

I am looking for a buggy roller to get. It will be my first buggy but so I'm a little inexperienced with the buggies. I was searching ebay and this fellow has serveral listed and they seem to be in my price range for the most part. I was hoping to get some input on what you think of the prices and the ones he has listed. I have an axial .28 I will put in it for a while (still have a 1 1/2 gallons left to use) and will later convert it to electric. Here's a link to what he has listed on ebay.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZrcpilot12

He doesn't provide much in the way of description but gives some decent pictures up close. He has a lot of stuff listed and feedback is good and seems to provide fast shipping. I have not seen his listings before but I've not searched for buggy stuff either. I like the 4wd style. I have a Kyosho inferno truggy so don't know if it would be best to go with a Kyosho inferno buggy for part interchanging or not. Once I convert to electric I will probably go with a mm - ubec - 4s - 2200KV motor. If you think that would do the job.

Thanks again.


For some reason I am leaning towards a Mugen. Don't know why. I'm not even sure how it is pronounced.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mugen-mbx5-mbx-5...QQcmdZViewItem

[rchippie]

Contact coolhandcountry on here . He has a very nice jammin x1cr buggy. He is also held in very high regard here . The jammin in your link is your better bet. but it looks like the chassis has a fair amount of wear on it .


EDIT i just saw the mugen link at the bottom . From the pics it looks good . but you want to see what the bottom of the chassis looks like before you buy it . That will tell you who much use the car has had .

[macr0w]

Get a Mugen. You won't be disappointed.

[TDC57]

Nice ride Gee...

My two cents.. get a X-Ray.. here are some of my XRay buggy builds, I also have the truggy and love it!.. Go Xray..

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13341
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12556
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12322

my friend bought a mugen buggy from the guy on ebay well for 200 dollars later it was finally race wortht the chassis was shot and everything had so much slop in it.

[magman]

I own a mbx-5, pictured in my sig. It is a bit heavier than some others, but nearly bomb proof. I don't think you will be disapointed w/any of the top buggies on the market today.

$375 will buy you the new Hot Bodies D8 buggy brand new , Ty from HB is currently qualified 2nd with one at the off road world championships running the stock buggy , and Travis is qualified 7th . Can't argue with the price and performance and the RCM lightning stadium motor mount will fit the D8 .

My D8 is on the way

For that price you would only get a used buggy from other manufacturers.

[Gee]

Thanks for all the advice. The xray isn't in the budget right now. The vet says my dogs gonna need braces as soon as I get him to stop chasing parked cars. Seems when I ask for pictures of the bottom of the buggies on ebay the buggies isn't available at that time to take any. Huh? The D8 does look like a good buy. I'm thinking I might want to go with a new one vs a used buggy. A Main has the Lightning Pro 2 evo on sale for 249. Seems a pretty good buy. Anyone seen one in action?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/14351

save for the d8 its going to be one hot buggy for the money

For an extra $130 go the D8

[auto2]

i have 3 xb8s

one is a rolling chassis and i would sell it if your interested.

also have enough spare parts to last a life time. thinking about getting another 808 and maybe selling both xb8's with the parts.
one is RTR with a werks ceo mod p3 and a novarossi hot mods p5 futabas best servos.

get the mbx5. i just got one and omg its a really durable buggy and its easy to drive.

[TDC57]

Second or third the XB8..

Just get some 808 shocks on it and you will be very (very) happy!.. Guaranteed!..

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12556

hey TDC57 do you know how long the front and rear shocks are on the 808

SORRY TO THREAD JACK lol

[TDC57]

give me minute I'll pull one of each off and shoot you back..