Buggy

O'Donnell Z01-B Nitro 4WD Buggy Overview

fastie — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0500

O'Donnell Z01-B Nitro 4WD Buggy in action

Designed and built for competitive 1/8th scale nitro buggy racing, Steve O'Donnell crafted an exceptional platform. Being a kit and made for serious competitors, this model will require your choice of radio, engine, and even racing tires. The parts and materials chosen are first class for this type of RC buggy, positioning of components on the chasis are ideal for excellent performance. With it's race proven chasis, O'Donnell's Z01-B would be an excellent choice for the serious buggy racer looking for an adjustable, race-capable platform moving up from the RTR models popular in your clubs.

O'Donnell Z01-B Nitro 4WD Buggy in action

O'Donnell Racing's website has detailed descriptions for this competition capable 1/8th scale buggy platform. The features of this model include CNC-machined and hard-anodized aluminum parts, nickel-plated drive components which reduce wear and friction, carbon fiber mounting plates for servos and accessories, and nicely crafted aluminum full bodied shocks. A good race car comes with adjustability for the track and environment you are racing at, and this car has adjustable caster, camber and rear ride-height. If purchasing this kit, please also make note of the "tech notice" advertised on the Z01-B website it refers to some construction tips missing from the issues manual. Below are also some of the specs on the buggy.

Specifications:

O'Donnell Z01-B Nitro 4WD Buggy

Length: 20 in (510 mm)
Width: 12 in (305 mm)
Height: 7.5 in (190 mm)
Weight: 6 lb (2,720 g)
Wheelbase: 13 in (330 mm)
F/R Track: 10.25/10.5 in (260/275 mm)

DuraTrax Evader EXB Electric RC Buggy Overview

fastie — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0500

DuraTrax Evader EXB Electric R/C Buggy

Evader EXB in action at the track

The DuraTrax Evader EXB is a 1/0th scale RTR electric 2WD racing buggy that has what it takes to get starter in this exciting hobby. Designed as an entry level 1/10th scale machine, this buggy is very capable and has some nice standard equipment for the aspiring racer. This buggy is also RTR so you will be racing in no time after a quick charger and some basic set-up at the track.

Evader EXB showing the knobby rear tires

The DuraTrax Evader EXB is not your ordinary entry-level racing buggy. This car comes with some nice standard features including a 2-channel Tactic Radio, the Sprit 2 ESC, and a Photon Speed 2 540 electric motor. Being 2WD, the entry-level racer will find this buggy easy to set-up and with Duratrax Stress Tech 1 year guarantee on the plastic components your racing will be backed-up with nice protection. The DuraTrax Evader EXB also comes with your choice of 6 color schemes and nicely detailed graphics. And, when you are ready there is even more excitement with the array of nice aluminum and graphite parts to hop-up the performance of your racer. So, what are you waiting for, this buggy is sure to help you launch an exciting hobby as an R/C racer. Check out all the awesome details at Duratrax Evader EXB's website.

What Is a Buggy?

Sean — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:26:35 -0600

Buggies are one of the oldest types of hobby quality Remote Control Cars (Hobby Quality just means, actually well built, more like the expensive ones like we see today) and are one of the most popular. Buggies are built to be on a race track. They are hung low to the ground, have fast engines, and racing suspension set ups. They are normally easy to drive, thanks to their 4WD make up and short wheel bases. If you want to become a racer, and have something that is easy to drive, and loads of fun, consider 1/8th buggies! read more »

What is a buggy?

Sean — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:06:58 -0600

If you are getting into RC and look to race, you will hear the term buggy used for many of the vehicles you will probably be looking at. Buggies are usually 1/10th-1/8th scale RC's, and are pure bread racing machines. Buggies sit low to the ground, to provide the optimal CG (Center of Gravity), and also are long while not being to wide so that they can coner on a dime. Buggies usually only have one gear, and have no transmissions. They are usually ran directly from the clutcbell to a center differential, which is made up of a spur gear and differential that puts the power to the front or the back of the car more depending on the differential fluid it is filled with. They are fast, handle great, durable, and are a blast to drive. If you are looking to race, a buggy could be the right thing for you. read more »

Duratrax Raze Reveiw

Sean — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:27:22 -0600

Duratrax has been around for quite some time now, and they have released many buggies, truck's, and 1/10th scale's, but I think one of the best of all is their latest buggy, the Duratrax raze. The Raze is an entry level buggy, and for the price I believe it is probably one of the best. There is alot of hate talk about duratrax on alot of forums, and popular RC sites, but I believe that they are begining to make a big comeback. Take a look at the Raze's spec's.