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#1
09-04-2006, 06:42 PM
Im semi new to rc but im lookin to get a RTR 1/8 Buggy. I have a nitro rustler but lookin to sell that to help buy a buggy. I've been lookin at a couple differnet models but do not want to spend 2 much. im lookin for something i can have fun w/ but if i want i can up it and race. So could you please help me out....Thanks

Some i've been lookin at.
Sportwerks RTR tourmoil
Ofna Jammin x1cr RTR
Ofna Ultra MBX Competition RTR
Ofna Ultra Comp 2 RTR
Hot Bodies Lightning ARR
GS Storm RTR

Could you post here or hit me up on aim @ stiffy2054

Thank you, i really appreciate it

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#2
09-04-2006, 06:43 PM
I give a big thumbs down on the MBX and Ultra Comp 2.
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#3
09-04-2006, 06:45 PM
Why is that...and what do you reccomend?
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#4
09-04-2006, 06:48 PM
Lack of parts availability, not that competetive, at all.

Probably the Turmoil. Best radio, decent engine, competetive.
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#5
09-04-2006, 06:51 PM
I don't know much about buggies but I heard that the GS is out of date kind of, like bigger and better things have come up, I don't know if it is the same though.
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#6
09-04-2006, 06:52 PM
jammin!
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#7
09-04-2006, 06:55 PM
I would go with the Jammin as well.
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#8
09-04-2006, 07:07 PM
Thx guys im just lookin for the best bang for the buck
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#9
09-04-2006, 07:08 PM
Best bang for the buck Turmoil IMO lol

You can prolly pick a new or used one up off ebay for a reasonable price too.
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#10
09-04-2006, 07:10 PM
Anyone here have a tourmoil or jammin f/s!!!! =)
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#11
09-04-2006, 07:17 PM
Wanna buy a kanai II roller? lol
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#12
09-04-2006, 07:31 PM
I think he is looking for more of a RTR.
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#13
09-04-2006, 07:35 PM
How much you thinkin?
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#14
09-04-2006, 07:36 PM
What about a Kyosho Inferno MP7.5 Sports 2 RTR Buggy w/GX21 Engine its 399$
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#15
09-04-2006, 07:38 PM
stiffy2054 Wrote:What about a Kyosho Inferno MP7.5 Sports 2 RTR Buggy w/GX21 Engine its 399$

I heard the engine sucks...
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#16
09-04-2006, 07:39 PM
Revo do you have pics of teh Kanai II...and do you have aim?
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#17
09-04-2006, 07:40 PM
I was kinda kidding about selling it but hey....lol PM me what you're willing to spend. And no, I don't have AIM. "Not allowed in my house!" says the 'rents lol.
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#18
09-04-2006, 07:46 PM
i pmed you kinda interested
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#19
09-04-2006, 07:50 PM
YGPM back, with pics.
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#20
09-04-2006, 08:31 PM
What is so bad about that motor? on the inferno?
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#21
09-04-2006, 08:32 PM
There was a thread about that on here a bit ago...look for a minute....I'll see if I can find it.
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#22
09-04-2006, 08:33 PM
Read through this;

http://www.chitownrc.com/showthread.php?t=4455
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#23
09-04-2006, 08:43 PM
Is buying that expensive of a car worth it...?
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#24
09-04-2006, 08:44 PM
Better than buying junk...
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#25
09-04-2006, 08:47 PM
True...but its like 600$$ Crazy!!! Is it worth the fun? and is the tourmoild hard to tune if im new to buggys?

I think its between the tourmoil and jammin
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