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Old 30-11-2011
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Default Kyosho mp9E,Associated Rc8.2E,Losi 8ight 2.0E or Xray 808E

Hi guys i have a choice between:
Kyosho mp9e
Associated Rc8.2e
Losi 8ight 2.0e
and the Xray 808e.

I want one which is good for racing.What do you recommend? ( for the slough track) rwmcc.

I will be using a MMM combo on 4s.

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You've had an Xray before so surely that would be the logical choice.

Out of interest why is the Serpent Cobra 811be not on the list for consideration ?

It's designed to be an electric 8th not a converted nitro. The lipo's disribute the weight better being either side at the rear and with Serpent's race pedigree I'd say that's the best car, and to my knowledge cheaper than the Kyosho too.
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You've had an Xray before so surely that would be the logical choice.

Out of interest why is the Serpent Cobra 811be not on the list for consideration ?

It's designed to be an electric 8th not a converted nitro. The lipo's disribute the weight better being either side at the rear and with Serpent's race pedigree I'd say that's the best car, and to my knowledge cheaper than the Kyosho too.
Honestly mate. I have only heard of Serpent once. I want to go for a company which is more popular because i know them better. Buying the serpent is a bit of a risk for me.
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What about the mugen eco? its a really good car. The hyper 9e or star e not bad either, i run one atm with a nitrohouse chassis. Personally im waiting for the dex408, like my desc410r so much i have to try it.
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They're newer to the off road scene but they've been around making on road cars for years. Check out the blog thread on Max Bashing. One of the members has made a blog on his nitro truggy ( Serpent ), look at the quality he talks about ! Fantastic kits.

Also you have mentioned the Mugen Eco buggy which is electric. Again another superb car.

However if you want to go with something you know I would stick with the Xray, you can more than likely use some of your spares stock on it too.

I've seen an RC8 at the club I used to go to, weather it was poorly maintained or what I don't know but constant problems with steering and things coming off.

Losi, fantastic, widely used in nitro, easy to get bits for.

Kyosho, hugely strong, quite expensive though.

Xray - you know all about them already. What are people racing at your local track ? Go along and drive one, there is a huge difference to the way a nitro one handles, that's why I said the Serpent because it's set up to be an electric car, that's how it was designed so it's perfectly balanced. You need to see if you can blag a drive on each different kit, then you can decide. It's difficult going on what people on here or any other forum says because everyone will rave about their specific car being the best. And everyone's preferences are different so the way I like a car to drive will be different to how you like it. As well as how they're set up so you could even get as far as having a drive with another car and finding it's awful but it's down to how the owner has it set up.

Your choice at the end of the day. Keep us posted, I'll be interested to see what you get and how you get on with it compared to your old nitro one.
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Hello all.

I have come to a conclusion to get the Associatad rc8.2e

why?

Because associated have got over 40 years of racing experience and the rc8 has oready won some championships in the hand of Ryan Cavalieri.
and Reece sawyer a good friend of mine changed from Team Xray to Associated rc8.2 he saying the associated was more consistent etc...

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As a matter of interest - Kyosho have won more 1/8th World Championships than ALL the other manufacturers put together.
Some room for thought eh!!

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Hello all.

I have come to a conclusion to get the Associatad rc8.2e

why?

Because associated have got over 40 years of racing experience and the rc8 has oready won some championships in the hand of Ryan Cavalieri.
and Reece sawyer a good friend of mine changed from Team Xray to Associated rc8.2 he saying the associated was more consistent etc...

Any suggestions/help would be appreciated.

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your give these top guys any buggy they will win with it.
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Honestly mate. I have only heard of Serpent once. I want to go for a company which is more popular because i know them better. Buying the serpent is a bit of a risk for me.
exactly why I avoided serpent, but after much research and reading about companys I went for serpent over durango, and im a huge durango fan.

imo serpent should be top of your list!


mines being delivered tomorrow
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exactly why I avoided serpent, but after much research and reading about companys I went for serpent over durango, and im a huge durango fan.

imo serpent shold be top of your list!


mines being delivered tomorrow
Again. I cant afford to spend a couple of £££ on a risky job.. i am not hardcore like you

Keep us updated on your serpent...

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Again. I cant afford to spend a couple of £££ on a risky job.. i am not hardcore like you

Keep us updated on your serpent...

Thanks.
explain what part you mean about it being risky? its an EXTREMELY well thoughy out and machined buggy

check out the product page and the endless list of specs and features
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MP9e all day long, Bit expensive compared to the others but by far the best ( in my opinion)
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Its a bit late for that, got my rc8.2e now
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