choosing a 1/10 4wd buggy

[Tc3basher]

I know Tamiya and Team Losi have one. Who else makes one and isnt a 4wd better than 2wd.

[robert L.]

Theres the Academy SB Sport.....the New Kyosho Lazer......and the BJ4x4....the BJ4x4 is awesome from what ive heard but itll cost ya a leg and arm......and the Academy SB is probably the best bang for your buck and is a well rounded buggy......the new Kyosho isnt out yet soooo

[RC10racer89]

4wd isn't necessarily better...but it is very different from two wheel drive. Here are some things I can think of.

- 4wd's are easier to drive (but usually require a more agressive driving style)
- 2wd's are a little bit more difficult to handle (they require more finesse, but handle more like a sports car)
- 4wd's are more complex and also more expensive (the more complicated some thing is the more things there are to go wrong)
- 2wd's seem to be more popular at least where I am, so if your planning to race you may want to descide on a class which more people participate in

Thats all the side by side I could think of right now. I've heard the Losi XXX-4 is a good one, and the BJ4x4 is awsome. Can't speak from experience though.

[Fluke]

i think the best pick would be the sb sport

[littlebuddha]

ya sb sport is the best bang for buck! i love it, but its parts are really hard to come by so you may want to take that into account. The tamiya gravel hound is an excellent basher, parts seem everywhere (tower) although you'll want to upgrade some things later on, it even comes with a decent esc so thats one less thing to buy. Its very durable, and the gear diff drive train is almost indestructable. The MRC will require a little more maintainence (ball diff), though i think its as durable.
I got both! and I'm loving it!:)

[boroef]

^ yea, i have a tamiya gravel hound...the df-02 chassis design is actually very efficient. it's quite similar to the tc3 sedan drivetrain setup and rides on 8 ball bearings(for tranny only).

since it's 4wd, it handles great...the only problems that i can think of off the bat is springs: the stock rear springs are too bouncy--you'd probably want to swap them out for something a little better. also, it doesnt have a slipper, so be careful when you are jumping things!!!

on the stock shocks, it has a tendancy to bottom out...but at least tamiya provided some rubber skid plates to protect the chassis for that! it's a quality kit, i have tons of fun with it...but it's more of a basher than a racer.

[highroller]

The companies that make 4wd are Losi, Kyosho, Yokomo, Schmacher (at least they use to). If you have the intension of racing check to see how popular that class is first, plus whether or not you can get parts for it easily. Offroad has kinda shifted in popularity to the types of vehicles raced, 2wd was very popular, then shifted to a mix of 2 & 4wd, then stadium trucks. Depending on the area electric & gas stadium trucks may be the most popular.
Tamiya is not one of your competitive type 4wd vehicles most of the others are. They are two companies marketing conversion kits to convert the TC3 touring car into a 4wd offroad buggy cost to purchase TC3kit and conversions would exceed well over $400.

[racer234]

My brother has teh Losi XXX-4 and it's a great buggy. I'd definetly recommend it. The thing handles great and takes off like a rocket. He bought it for about $190 at stormer hobbies.