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

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

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 .

Get a Mugen. You won't be disappointed. :mdr:

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.

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 :yipi:

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

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

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.

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

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