Sorry to sound a bit negative on this one but I bought a 'rough rider' about a month ago which was released (originally) about the same time as the 'sand scorcher' 30+ years ago. I was very excited about it and and took a lot of care and attention over building and painting it and when I took it for it's first spin I was deeply disappointed, it was hopeless!! I fitted a 15t motor and bought an upgraded ESC to take the extra power and I could hardly keep it in a straight line. There is no diff as the back wheels are locked so the slightest of wheel spin sees the back wheels over taking the front. That and the fact that I broke it on the second battery I put throught it means that I'm unlikely to use it again. I took it down to Batley buggy club out door track, went over a few (very minor may I add) jumps and broke the suspension arm!! If you look on 'youtube' there are quite a few adverts and videos from when they first got released. Both the sand scorcher and rough rider racing round in the sand together. If anyone wants my rough rider then feel free to make me an offer, it is quite literaly brand new with about 8 mins of running time. Just order the suspension arm and your away!! (cos I sure as hell won't be using it again!!) Send me a message if your interested.
Gav
