Lime Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) I am looking to buy my first buggie and have narrowed it down to three in my price range. I dont know much about nitro buggies though! Would you guys suggest any of these or an alternative? http://www.modelspor...-products/39707 http://www.modelspor...-products/30403 or http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ansmann-racing-virus-2-buggy-kit/rc-car-products/36817 The last one is £40 more than the other two with the combo including the engine, which is .28 instead of the other two .21's. Is that better? Like i said i'm a noob Thanks for any advice! Edited September 14, 2011 by Lime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage_Smithy Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'd personally go with the hyper, its like the standard buggy amongst well... everyone, its tough as nails and the parts are cheap as anything. I'd stay away from ansmann myself as i have never heard anything good about them, but the trophy is also a good buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmaxdriver Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) I'd say the Ansmann because you can build it and get to know your car Smithy-this is the virus 2 which is soo much better than the version 1 virus. Ansmann have really sorted themselves out now and their cars are actually very good IMO Greg Edited September 14, 2011 by landmaxdriver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad-Co Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Don't buy the virus, either the hyper or the trophy are both great cars. They both have plus or minus points. Any particular reason for nitro based cars? Don't forget you'll need other items to get running, glow starter, fuel, batteries, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lime Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) ok thanks, will read up more about the hyper then. Just so i know does the engine size affect speed or is it just the size? I only ask because the person i plan to race against has a car with a .28 engine. edit: posted this before seeing other two replys, now im stuck again lol! And yeah i know i will need them things but i plan this to be a new hobby and i find the nitro more appealing with having to break them in and get them running right. Edited September 14, 2011 by Lime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruhel Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Go for Ansmann. Great for starters and very cheap for getting spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 not had a ansmann nitro but the virus 2.0 brushless is excellent for the money! i would say either ansmann or hyper if it were my money on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lime Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 ok thanks guys, i'm torn between the virus 2 and hyper now, do the engine sizes make much difference, for example racing the virus2 against the viper? or are they pretty even around a track and in straight line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad-Co Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 28 will give more torque but the hyper 21 3 port is a fast engine. Wouldn't be a lot in it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad-Co Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Look on these forums and count who's got the hyper 7 over the Virus2 ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 First buggy and out of those 3, I'd say Hyper. Why: hard as nails, proven and parts are easier to get hold of than a dose of the clap. HPI would be second, again, proven buggy, while the Ansmann is still proving itself with the newer models and parts not as easy to get hold of. Between 28 and 21, not a lot in it, as has been said. You could gear both for top end of bottom end but 21 is traditionally a quicker engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lime Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thats great! think i will go with the hyper7 then! Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joew39 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I have both the virus 2 with a go.28 and the hyper 7 black. Physical quality is there with the hyper parts but I have had no major problems with the either and I really enjoyed putting the virus together myself. The virus 2 gets alot of unjustified bad press IMO it's flaws don't seem any greater than that of the hyper 7. Either way you are gonna have alot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscott Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 My mate has a hyper 7 with the .28 Mach engine. Ready to run. Its a great car and parts are easy to get and very affordable and decent quality. The weak point IMO is the suspension but this can be upgraded no problem to the big bore items. Most clubs (at club level) will let you use a .28 engine so as long as its a RTR out the box setup. My club are great as it's basically unlimited in the "rallycross" races, I run an old inferno sport but run a .28 engine. But as ever a tuned expensive .21 will whoooooop the ass off most out the box .28 motors. Go for the Hyper 7 and you won't be disappointed. Or save a bit more money and get the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR package, its up on another level price wise but its a great package and value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo_SSR Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 id say the hpi, good running cars, plenty of spares and that one is quick as stink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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