Where to buy??

[Skye]

I am currently without a car and not racing at all, but am considering getting back in to things in the new year. I have always previously raced 1/10 electric but have always loved 1/8 nitro. For a variety of reasons, but mainly the additional expense and the necessity for increased thechnical know how it has never really happened for me though.

If I start up again I am currently considering whether to go back down the 1/10 route or whether to have a stab at 1/8 electric where I can race the larger scale buggies that I love, combined with the simplicity of electric.

I have been trying to find somewhere to look up all the options of models though but am struggling to find anywhere much that stocks the kits. I have found JE hold the Losi, MB the Durango, Inside Line the Kyosho, and Herts the Mugen. None of those mentioned though seem to take it seriously so I was wondering whether there was a dedicated go to for all things 1/8e where they stock multiple models and options?

[eyeayen]

Try Future World Models.

[Skye]

Thanks Ian, that's more like it. What about the Serpent, does anywhere sell those? Not that I have a particular affinity to them, I am just trying to cover all angles!

[Darren Boyle]

We carry Associated, Losi, Hobao, ECX 1/8th E buggies in stock (and Team C to order) here at DMS with full ranges of spares and options also all in stock - click the link to see the full range of kits here - http://www.dms-racing.com/index.php?...ategory_id=115

[Skye]

Thanks for the link Darren. The 8.2e is a good looking piece of kit, and at £100 less than the Mugen and Losi it has a good looking price too! And it is £250 cheaper than the Kyosho!

Of course, I don't know the relevant merits of each buggy, but on value for money it definitely scores highly....

[Adam F]

Hi mate,

I've been running a DEX408 and I love it, very similiar in layout to a 1/10th and has been bullet proof so far..

Loads of people tried to put me off it, but its great, plus it looks very sleek compared to the majority of bloaty 1/8ths...

Adam.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Skye

Thanks Ian, that's more like it. What about the Serpent, does anywhere sell those? Not that I have a particular affinity to them, I am just trying to cover all angles!

Russ at FWM did have a Serpent in stock a while ago. Give him a ring on Monday, you may have to bear with him if he's half asleep as he's getting used to his new born daughter keeping him up at night

[Nas]

UNBIASED REVIEW=

Had my Kyosho for a couple of months now, Kyosho's been great so far, not had any issues with it and it just performs! Only driven it once, so can't say much about the driving but its a excellent bit of kit, Don't think its worth 650 pounds though, Kyosho make a HELL of a profit on those...... Even with all the Aluminium stuff..

Problem is this- Kyosho's anodizing wears too quickly and makes the shock towers, shock bodies and chassis look like shit after 1 run. They do now make the hard coating ones which are a HUGE improvement but cost around a million pounds.

and my very last issue with the Kyosho is the Instructions are a pain compared to Mugen. They aren't as clear as i hoped they would be.

Overall its a GREAT car and i love it! Its a very stable and comfortable car to work with it.

I wouldn't touch a JQ with a Barge pole to be honest with you..... If you want more details you can message me as i don't want to start a argument on Oople.

Mugen MBX7- FANTASTIC car!!! LOVED IT, the only reason i sold the Mugen is because it was a nitro and i had a lot of engine issues, i consistently won my finals with the Mugen. It was a super car to drive and to this day i love Mugens! If the MBX7E was out by the time i was considering my electric car i'd go for the Mugen as its MUCH cheaper and performs just as great or even better...

Associated RC8.2E-I had a Associated a couple of years ago and didn't really enjoy it that much. Problem was to make the car better you needed a lot of KYOSHO parts! i just didn't settle in with the car very much. 90 percent of the Associated team run Kyosho Towers,shocks, front vertical hubs,rear hubs etc etc.

Serpent- Good car, never owned one but seen them around the track couple of times. They handle pretty good once set-up correctly and are very nimble and quick around corners the layout of everything is super neat and tidy just like Sworkz.

Sworkz- Couple of my friends own this car and they seem to love it! I've noticed its a very stable setup, batteries on each side, esc on top etc. Its a real performer and for the price nothing beats it!

If you get ANY car, i recommend you get it from Russ at Future World Models,Excellent service,always quick and very helpful!

Hope that helps!

Couple of pics of my MP9E TKI:

[Skye]

Thanks for all the advice guys! Ive had no internet all weekend so apologies for seeming like I was ignoring you all....

Thanks for the lengthy write up Nas, it is very informative and much appreciated! You have sold the Mugen well to me, it sounds very appealing! I have just had a quick search online though and cannot see anyone listing the MBX7 Eco here in the UK. How does its price measure up against the competition?

I had seen that there was an XB9E, but the reviews seem a bit mixed on them. It appears that the conversion is a little like their recently announced XB4 2WD, ie a half assed effort at a conversion. I dont know that as fact, it is only what I have read so I am happy to stand corrected if this is innaccurate!?

How does this class currently fare on the quality of the conversions from nitro to electric. Are any of them completely redesigned to build a good electric car, or are they all a nitro car with a few different parts thrown in the box?