starter offroad basher?

[qin_23]

hey everyone, looking to get an offroad electric buggy, any suggestions? i've already got a 1/10 touring car, but the offroad stuff looks like tons of fun. not looking to race, just bash. im also looking for a kit, not a RTR cause most of the fun for me is the building. price is not a big issue, but im not looking to drop a ton. any help would be great.

thanks!
qin_23

[JDT]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJJA4&P=ML

or

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHAS9&P=7

cheap, decent hop up supply, good forum on this board in electric offroad below.

[B4 Stealth]

oh and case you didnt know, those are the same chassis just body style preference (psst! Rising Storm) :D I have a gravel hound and I regret the classic sand rail styling as opposed to the modern sleek racing machine.
but i think the performance and performance hop up potential, or lack there of, will dissapoint and get boring after a while, the motor mount only allows proper gearing for like a 19 turn motor and above. try something like this:

http://www.modelrectifier.com/search/product-view.asp?ID=1370

that is not quite racing material, but if you ever want to try that could compete with a XXX-4, or maybe even a BJ4 if the driver is good. and the hop up potential is quite good and the chassis does not limit your motor/electronics choices like the above, so this car will let pour as much performance into it as you can afford. the rising storm will hold you back from improving as a driver in off-road b/c if you cant stick a mod motor in there you will never be able to learn how to handle race/make the neighbors stare power. this chassis will never hold you back.

[JDT]

yeah same chassis, for $5 I would go rs for looks, cheapy beginner car that car take alot, I'll let my wife and buddies drive mine as they can only destory $100 worth at once lol. I must admit I have rising storms so I may be a little biased.

[DeadSouls]

My first car was my Associated T4 Factory Team Kit. I love it. It is a great basher with a ton of hop-ups that can make it more basher proof but also if you want to get into racing it has a proven history of racing behind it.

[qin_23]

geez that was fast responses. thanks for all the suggestions. I'd have to agree a little with B4 stealth: i have a tamiya tourer, and it was my first car. was kinda disappointed with the lack of hopups and primitive suspension. altho the price is high for the sb sport buggy, especially w/o electronics. as for the t4, im looking for more of a buggy. got some hard choices to make!

qin_23

[ambiotter]

Tamiya Dark Impact ftw, its much much better than the RS.

[JDT]

the sv has an open spur gear, not good for bashing IMO, you better check around as they have a horrible reputation for parts supply also, if you feel like you want something along those lines and cost I would say Kysosho ZX 5, but once again open spur can be troublesome for bashers. My DF 02 sports a final drive ration of 12.847 enough for 11 turn motors and has the option of 14.56 which should be good for at least 9 turns on buggy tires, this was accomplished with a $20 mod and some time combined with good luck. Metal diff gears hold up great, guys run 11.1 volt brushless systems in these cars without gear failure just so you know.