1/8 scale buggy conversion - help please!

[padailey]

Ok I've finally decided to go for it!! I have never had a desire to run nitro so I have zero experience with 1/8 buggies. I do run lipo/brushless in my TC but that is sensored stuff so I don't have much experience with any of this. So hopefully the people here on the forums can steer me in the right direction.

First what I plan to use it for.... almost exclusively racing.

Budget... somewhat limited... I don't want to go all out just to make sure I like racing a buggy first. Then can upgrade later if needed.

Also would like to use some existing electronics/batteries if possible. Not absolutely critical but preferred.