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AndrewS · 07-08-2007, 10:27 PM

Hey everyone, I'm getting into electric offroad and just want to get everybody's opinion on what is the best 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy and 2wd truck? Also what hobby shops are stocking parts and gear? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks Andrew.

imported_Bikerbob · 07-09-2007, 06:00 AM

Read the posts Andrew.. its not so much what is the best, as what you can get parts for and what is popular to get setup help.

2wd - B4 mostly around here
4wd - Real mix, but a lot of Kyosho and JBcon. stuff(now AE)
Truck - Pretty much AE T4 - but some Losi (depends if you can get parts)

As posts and results at Sid's will prove.. its not what you drive as much as how you drive it.

Whats your LHS??

johnnyboy · 07-09-2007, 07:04 AM

The new Kyosho RB5 2wd car is pretty good and Derry @ Galaxy Hobby stocks all the parts for them. This area is dominated by the B4 though.

4WD has lots of options. Mostly J Concepts BJ4's but more Lazers have been popping up as well.

AndrewS · 07-09-2007, 07:30 AM

Thanks guys, I'll probablly go AE, I don't really have a LHS, I'll probablly use HobbyHobby or Galaxy, thanks again and hopefully you'll see me out there in the next week or two.

Crafty · 07-09-2007, 07:37 AM

Ya! Go Laser! I am starting to get back to Kyosho. I used to run them and now I'm coming back.

I just wish now they would make a Stadium Truck.

Crafty

entilza · 07-09-2007, 07:38 AM

Have you been to the track yet? If not, come check out the club race next weekend and you can see a variety of cars in action!

MUSTGOFASTER · 07-09-2007, 07:46 AM

entizila just gave some great advice.
The next club race is on July 15th (this coming Sunday).

Narly1 · 07-09-2007, 07:58 AM

Hi Andrew,

Yes, by all means come to the track.

You will find a great group of racers and organizers that will be happy to answer any questions and help you get started.

I'm sure if you let us know who you are and why you're there and ask nicely, you can even take a few test laps to gain an appreciation of what class/brand/model of vehicle is best for you.

See you there,

Narly1

Guest · 07-10-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewS

Thanks guys, I'll probablly go AE, I don't really have a LHS, I'll probablly use HobbyHobby or Galaxy, thanks again and hopefully you'll see me out there in the next week or two.

Associated is a great choice - the B4 2WD is an awesome buggy... and they just purchased BJ Concepts and will be launching a 4WD using that design. I have driven the B4, the Losi XXXCR and the Kyosho RB5, my opinion of the three are that they are all awesome buggies so it's really your choice. If I can give some advice, buy one car now vs. an entire fleet. Getting used to offroad vs. racing onroad is a little different when it comes to driving characteristics. My suggestion would be to buy a 2WD first since once you can drive that car well, you'll be able to run any of the other classes without any problem.

Welcome - and as suggested, you may want to take a trip to Sid's this weekend to see the variety of stuff that everyone is using.

Martin

AndrewS · 07-13-2007, 12:58 AM

Thanks guys, I'm gonna try and make it to Sid's on sunday, see ya there.

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AndrewS Join Date: Jul 2007 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 15 Total Props: 0	New to electric offroad Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hey everyone, I'm getting into electric offroad and just want to get everybody's opinion on what is the best 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy and 2wd truck? Also what hobby shops are stocking parts and gear? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks Andrew.
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07-09-2007, 06:00 AM	#2
imported_Bikerbob RCC Contributor Join Date: Jul 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 311 Total Props: 0	Read the posts Andrew.. its not so much what is the best, as what you can get parts for and what is popular to get setup help. 2wd - B4 mostly around here 4wd - Real mix, but a lot of Kyosho and JBcon. stuff(now AE) Truck - Pretty much AE T4 - but some Losi (depends if you can get parts) As posts and results at Sid's will prove.. its not what you drive as much as how you drive it. Whats your LHS?? __________________ James aka Bikerbob ---------------------- 2wd - Kyosho RB5sp 4wd - Yok MR4-BCsp SDF2 Lots of onroad stuff!! ...in RC since... what was I talking about again?
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johnnyboy RCC Pro Contributor I am: John Summach Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,918 Total Props: 0	The new Kyosho RB5 2wd car is pretty good and Derry @ Galaxy Hobby stocks all the parts for them. This area is dominated by the B4 though. 4WD has lots of options. Mostly J Concepts BJ4's but more Lazers have been popping up as well. __________________ Great Hobbies - Team Durango "Almost Live Race Coverage": www.johnnyboy.ca "Finding Your Dream Home":www.burlingtonliving.ca
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07-09-2007, 07:30 AM	#4
AndrewS Join Date: Jul 2007 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 15 Total Props: 0	Thanks Thanks guys, I'll probablly go AE, I don't really have a LHS, I'll probablly use HobbyHobby or Galaxy, thanks again and hopefully you'll see me out there in the next week or two.
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07-09-2007, 07:37 AM	#5
Crafty RCC Pro Contributor Join Date: Apr 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,514 Total Props: 0	Ya! Go Laser! I am starting to get back to Kyosho. I used to run them and now I'm coming back. I just wish now they would make a Stadium Truck. Crafty __________________ TEAM HYBRID RACING AND DEVELOPEMENT http://www.teamhybrid.ca Peterborough Monster R/C Club "Practice does not make perfect, practice makes Permanent! Do it right or don't do it at all!"
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07-09-2007, 07:38 AM	#6
entilza RCC Junior Contributor I am: m p Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakville, ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 237 Total Props: 0	Have you been to the track yet? If not, come check out the club race next weekend and you can see a variety of cars in action!
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07-09-2007, 07:46 AM	#7
MUSTGOFASTER RCC Pro Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,816 Total Props: 0	entizila just gave some great advice. The next club race is on July 15th (this coming Sunday).
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07-09-2007, 07:58 AM	#8
Narly1 RCC Pro Contributor I am: Earl A. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Erin, Ontario Feedback: 6 / 100% Posts: 1,699 Total Props: 3	Hi Andrew, Yes, by all means come to the track. You will find a great group of racers and organizers that will be happy to answer any questions and help you get started. I'm sure if you let us know who you are and why you're there and ask nicely, you can even take a few test laps to gain an appreciation of what class/brand/model of vehicle is best for you. See you there, Narly1
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07-13-2007, 12:58 AM	#10
AndrewS Join Date: Jul 2007 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 15 Total Props: 0	Thanks Thanks guys, I'm gonna try and make it to Sid's on sunday, see ya there.
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