XB8 or RC8???

[RC-Monster Mike]

The Xray buggies are nice - can't go wrong with that choice, Jeff. I have been pretty happy with my RC8 - it turns like crazy, which is a good thing. I did break a rod end and blow a front shock on a front wheel landing, though(landed on the front left wheel and these items broke, which shocked me considering it wasn't a crash, so much as a slightly off camber landing). It was about 45-50 degrees outside at the time, so this may have been a factor, but otherwise the buggy is pretty slick.

I converted an M1 buggy a while back - not sure if the customer is a forum user, though. I didn't get to drive it, but it was a cool buggy. The one I did had a center mounted motor and used 2 battery packs. :)

[Sower]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

The Xray buggies are nice - can't go wrong with that choice, Jeff. I have been pretty happy with my RC8 - it turns like crazy, which is a good thing. I did break a rod end and blow a front shock on a front wheel landing, though(landed on the front left wheel and these items broke, which shocked me considering it wasn't a crash, so much as a slightly off camber landing). It was about 45-50 degrees outside at the time, so this may have been a factor, but otherwise the buggy is pretty slick.

I converted an M1 buggy a while back - not sure if the customer is a forum user, though. I didn't get to drive it, but it was a cool buggy. The one I did had a center mounted motor and used 2 battery packs. :)

That M1 sounds awesome Mike - did you get any photos of it?

[jhautz]

I remember your RC8 Mike. Thats why it was on the short list for me. I hadnt even considered the RC8 until I saw yours. That RC8 and Dafs XT8 are just about the 2 cleanest nicest conversions I have seen. Glad to hear its working out for you. Ive seen things break from landings that I didnt think were a big deal, adn then Ive seen wrecks that were driven away from that seemed impossible. Just a crap shoot sometimes.

As far as the M1 goes... Cool looking buggy, but talk about a parts nightmare!! I cant see that thing being practical for anyone. And I'm not surprised you have already converted one Mike. What haven't you converted. and yes Id like to see pictures too.

BTW Mike, I may be looking for some special help on this Xray. I'm thinking about something a little out of the box that may need a custom part done. Its still in the rolling around in my head stage so I don't know exactly what yet. Just a heads up that I will be sending drawings again and for sure looking for some consulting from you.

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hey I got an origional xb8 off ebay for $90. can't go wrong.....

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