Help!!!
 

Looking for a buggy to convert. What's the best bang for the buck?

There's a Losi 8ight race roller for $420 and an Associated RC8 roller for $450 at ultimate hobbies. Looks like a pretty good deals to me.

Picked up a used Jammin X1CR for 125 shipped - best bargin I've seen...

IMO, the best bargain for a new buggy would be a Mugen MBX5 at $300 + shipping from amainhobbies.com (using this coupon code CALPJAN825 for $25 off of $250 or more). You won't find a cheaper 1/8th buggy that already has conversion parts available for it. Aside from that, parts are widely available and usually can be found cheap on eBay from chop shops.

I would get a Lightning Pro 2 Evo.

I am thinking a Kyosho...but then again I am Biased...Might spend a little more up front but you'll save $$$$$$ in parts.....:lol::lol:

How about an Ofna Hyper 7 TQ Sport? Only $180 on the homepage of http://nitrohouse.com/ . Since you havne't listed whether it's for racing or bashing, the Hyper 7 will work well for bashing.

they hype 7 looks good, or the sportwerks turmoil kit is only 190 at amainhobbies