Got 4wd now what 2wd

[Loheswaran]

I run the DEX210, but I have to say that the ones that look good tend to have the longer chassis (£35.00), the cab forward shell (£18.00), firmer rear springs (£4.00). So far as the diff is concerned if you want the ball diff to work carbon steel circlips (4.00) ceramic diff balls and thrust race (£20.00), or £25.00 for a gear diff).
So you actually have £270.00 to make this car go very well.

If you are going for a conversion kit, you really ought to start with a new car, because you will inevitably replace a load of parts on a second hand car.

In all honesty, unless you are racing at RHR dirt track, I wouldn't waste time on a dual mount car, go for the best mid mount car.

The best looking cars I have seen running 'from the box' so to speak is the Kyosho RB6 - in the long term not a false economy.

The Schumacher Cougar is well supported, and also looks very good 'out of the box'.

I've only seen one Yokomo Bmax 2 and that was pretty impressive as well.

Whatever you do, find out if parts are available trackside by whomever supports your local track.

[Andrius]

Losi TLR 22 got mid-motor conversion option just in the box. Reliable buggy and cheap to start.

[Lee24h]

Durango dex 210 are very good however what make is your 4wd as i would go with the same brand

[cunawarit]

Its always difficult when someone asks to help them choose a car, as I think opinions are ten a penny and reading through this thread shows that everyone has a different idea of what's best. I won't suggest anything, I will hold my hands up and say that I am a know nothing newb and I'm not qualified to advice.

However, have you thought of the following?

1) Getting the same brand car as your 4WD might be a good idea as some spares will probably work. Look into it.

2) Go to the tracks you intend to race at and see what people are driving.

3) Concede that the inevitable truth is that with any modern mid motor buggy it is 95% driver ability (including ability to set up) and 5% car. And then just go with whatever looks cool to you.

[Andrius]

Durango dex210 and b4 cost a fortune. If you dont mind spend about £350 on just 2wd roller (mid-motor conversion cost about £150 at least) thats ok get durango or b4. Otherwise losi 22 is only the way to go.

[trr061984]

Got to agree on the mid motor conversion. May as well get the SV2 or Kyosho RB6 for the price of the B4 mid motor.

[adon30]

How about the Hobao H2 Pro. £135 for the car, £10 for a couple of different spring options and your away.

Spares are cheap and a lot of the stuff from the Losi also fits.
Also a very good car to drive. Why pay double (or triple) the money. Watch out for it at the upcoming national.

[Tobamory]

well I actually got 2

my 4wds are K1 and 44.2 so I got a 2nd hand B4 and managed to Pick uo a Yokomo Bmax2 cheapish

Been a great car has the Yoko, use it when I smash up the K1.

takes off and lands really well,

[Andrius]

Originally Posted by trr061984

Got to agree on the mid motor conversion. May as well get the SV2 or Kyosho RB6 for the price of the B4 mid motor.

Kyosho RB6 expensive too run. However starting costs is ok.
schumachers not very well out from box. Needs to work on it, do upgrades (not such expensive as mid-motor centro conversion for b4) to get it right on track. Some parts could be pricey too.
Losi 22 good enough out of the box. All metric hardware, good shocks. Very durable and cheap parts. When using mid motor option could be tricky to get power plant in places due not enough room for everything. For use mid motor option is recommended to get proline buldog bodyshell (more room under lid) and shorty lipos. Many setup options available however could be tricky to setup properly due longer wheelbase (not agile on tight tracks) than Team b4 with mid-motor.
I hope it helps.