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1/16 Scale Kyosho Nitros
#1
Hey everybody out there:
I currently run On-road and want to pick up a "little" nitro buggy. Looking for your honest opinions:

1. Is 1/16 scale too small to run at LeisureHoursRaceway?
2. Do they have a racing class for them?
3. Would 1/10 or 1/8 scale be better?

Going 1/8 scale becomes to costly. Mostly want a nitro buggy to run indoors and outdoors practicing. Would I be like a old fart in the left lane (if you know what I mean).

Kyosho makes a relatively nice 1/16 scale Nitro buggy RTR for $199.
Your opinions are greatly appreciated. Be Nice (as my mother would always say).
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#2
Stay away is my advice. Too small for LHR.

If you want something "smaller" scale, go with the Ofna CRT .5. With those you can at least get around the track because they use regular small block engine. Drop an 18tz eb mod in one and holy shit lol...
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#3
+1.

yeah the teeny tiny ones are too small IMO. CRT.5 is like 4wd 10th truck IMO.
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#4
J-Dub Wrote:+1.

yeah the teeny tiny ones are too small IMO. CRT.5 is like 4wd 10th truck IMO.

Exactly
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#5
At 1/14th and smaller its a waste to go with nitro in the first place. Electric systems for those cars are so cheap and give so much power its plain stupid to run nitro.

Infact, its even true of 12th and 10th scale now. The power these electric systems make out weighs any advantages nitro offers.
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#6
Thanks Ponch, J-Dub, Motoxer4life:

Was interested in buying a dirt buggy. I will keep looking for a 1/10 scale or 1/8 scale size to play in the dirt.

I don't want to start any arguments--but---
what is a nice, sturdy brand to go with?

Yes, I know Associated, Mugens, OFNA and Kyosho are nice.

I've read your posts about RC8 and Mugens, but want a bare bones suggestion on a good starting point. I'm sorry to say it will be a RTR. Have little experience in R/C. Later on will do engine mods. Racing is not really important. Just want to run around the track and practice and occasionally race when I have the time. See everybody on Opening Day for On-Road racing. Don't have a buggy yet!
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Kyosho Inferno GT "Ferrari"Big Grin
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#7
well, Im not sure what you'd want to start with.

almost any RTR buggy is decent, not all are durable. Ofna Ravager, not durable at all.

My biggest issue with those is that if its your first one its hard to drive because 99% of the time they come with a Big-Block .28 Motor, making it even more difficult to drive.

I don't know which RTR to suggest, Cause besides my REVO my stuff has been all kits.

but the Mugen MBX5R 8th Scale buggy is like the best one out, right now.
LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port.

Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.
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#8
The only bad thing about the mugen is that its doesnt come in a rtr version. The kit is really good tho.
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#9
Speaking of Mugen, Im working on the rear end now....lol.

Kits take forever. :\ LOL
LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port.

Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.
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#10
Think of buying used from someone reputable? Maybe somebody that's getting out could make you a package deal with some electronics and motor etc...
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#11
Was going to mention buying a used car as well. I'd honestly recommend a Jammin pro buggy or truggy. They are a good price, extremely durable as well. I've put my stuff through hell and back and for the money I paid $177 minus, engine/electronics it was a steal.

I found my Jammin CRT Pro kit as a used RTR for $450, great deal there, been nigh indestructable.

The Hyper 7 series cars are a good choice for a beginner as well. Light, durable, fast, easy to get parts for as well. Plentiful on ebay as a used car as well. I've seen them go for about $100 before.
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#12
J-Dub Wrote:Speaking of Mugen, Im working on the rear end now....lol.

Kits take forever. : LOL

They only take u forever, took me only 3-4 hoursBig Grin
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#13
I hate to recommended them, but Sportworks buggies are like $200 and you only need radio/servos I believe.
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#14
I'm meticulous. everything has to be perfect. 3-4 hours for a kit is too short to build it right IMO.
LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port.

Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.
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#15
Thanks again for all of the replys. Will be putting a brick paver patio this year and the wife will kill me if the price of this buggy is too high.
I have a Spektrum radio with a receiver and 2 servos to use because the Nitro bike will be probably going back to the AM radio when I purchase a buggy.
I will keep looking. Thanks again. See everybody when the snow melts and the On-Road opens in April. Probably would not pick up a buggy until summer time--no rush.
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