brushless xb8 project!

[starscream]

Originally Posted by jhautz

I agree with everything said so far and will throw in one more reason... They are pretty much the do anything vehicle.

They are excellent track vehicles and are unusually the fastest class, they can be great bashers cuz they are tough as nails and really take punishment like nothing else, they can run off road in the dirt, in the grass, jump well, are fast, handle well all around, can be set up to run well on the street and parking lots as well with very little effort. Just about the only thing they dont excel at is the really heavy off road rough terrain that only a monster truck will deal with.

In a nutshell they are very versatile and if you are looking for a second vehicle and already have a truck I would recommend one.

If you're talking about 1/8th scale then I tend to agree but as far as 1/10th scale I differ. Most 1/10th scale electric vehicles are made of very lightweight but fragile material IMO. I am much happier with nitro conversions than I am with brittle Production made 1/10th vehicles.

My standard platform for 1/10th scale buggies and trucks is now the HB Lightning 10 series. They weigh over a pound more than the production counterparts but I assure you that they are less likely to fail/break.

It will always come down to who's driving but with all things equal, the buggy is the fastest vehicle on the track. I tend to like truggies more because they are more forgiving for average folk drivers like me yet still feel like a buggy

[jhautz]

Yes 1/8 buggies are what I was talking about.

I gave up on 1/10 as soon as I was able to power a 1/8 with electric a couple years ago. Way to fragile for me too.