Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / April 2005

Thinking of getting in 1/8th buggy racing.  So far I have had nothing but
bad luck with nitro so I am really not sure if I want to make the plunge.  I
would not even consider it but I have been told that the 1/8 buggies are
easier to keep running then the T-Maxx I had.  The local track/shop now
carries the RD Logics SHO and sells them for $300 new.  They are RTR and the
specs look good on paper.  They also plan to stock the parts for them.  If I
am going to try the class, I would rather try it in the cheapest buggy I can
find.  Is $300 for a 1/8 RTR to good to be true?

It looked pretty good when I was checking it out in the store, but I can't
tell strong metal from weak just by looking.  Can't find any reviews on the
web either.  Anybody have any experience with one either bashing or racing?
I should say I can't drive worth a damn so I am more worried about finishing
and saving money on parts then squeezing the last drop of handling from the
car.  I just want to be able to drive it without fighting super-poor
handling.  I heard there are some very good reviews coming out in some mags
in the future, but I was told that by a salesperson who heard it from the RD
Logics rep.  Do they hold up?  Every vehicle has a weakness, what the SHOs?
Is it able to get around a track or does it handle like a brick?

RD Logics SHO
http://www.rdlogics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=Off_Road_Buggy

"That's it, I am running an Mini-T in the nitro monster class.  It will be
easier then pulling over to let all the Revo's pass all the time, you can
just drive over me." -Me after less then good luck with my T-Maxx.

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