RC Racing on a Budget (8th Scale)

Hey again, Roach here. In this video I’ll be going over a few different ways to save money in 8th scale racing (Spoilers, It’s very hard to do)
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[@rcbuggies57]

I raced in 10th scale and 8th scale ebuggy as a middle and high schooler with parents who weren't in the hobby and I have some definite tips to help. The first is to always run dual shorty packs even if you are able to run a brick in an ebuggy. If you're forced to go to 10th scale only, all your 4s packs become useless. Also, you can always use your batteries for both cars which can always help in a pinch. On the same note, really take care of your batteries. Get a voltage tester and always make sure they are not draining too much while practicing. Always balance charge them when you get home from the track, and try your best not to charge them right after using them. Another big thing is tires. You don't just want the best tires for the track, you want the ones that will perform the best for the money. For example, I ran ebuggy at indyrc in texas and the fastest tires were hole shots. But I never ran those, because for me, I'm not gonna buy tires that last one night of racing. I would run fugitives, which had slightly less grip, but were incredibly long lasting. This rings the same for carpet racing especially if you are doing it more for fun, you can use tires a whole lot longer, and it definitely helps to figure out which tires rely less on delicate tread. Finally, make sure you are always talking to people who are not only more experienced, but who are more involved in the hobby. A lot of these dudes at the track will throw out a set of tires with plenty of fine tread for practicing and sometimes they will let you buy a whole bunch of them for like 50$. These guys will also tell you the trending setups, allowing you to buy a single set of springs or oil instead of searching for 5$ worth of shock/diff oil at a time.

[@Jason_Voorhees.]

I usually don't read long comments but this one had good info, well said man!

[@VestedUTuber]

One suggestion I'd like to make... unlike 1/10th scale where RTR models are generally not suitable for racing without extensive tuning and modifications, as the design specs for entry-level/basher cars are typically too different from race cars due to the surfaces being run on, 1/8th RTRs can actually be quite competitive - in fact, a completely stock TLR Tuned Typhon RTR won Sportsman E-Buggy at JConcepts Beast of the East Triple Crown. So, RTRs other than the Traxxas Sledge and the non-TLR Tuned ARRMAs would be a good starting pick. Granted, that does mean you're limited in choices, as besides the TLR Tuned Typhon the only other options are a Kyosho MP10e Readyset, HoBao Hyper VS2 RTR or Serpent SRX8-E RTR. Still, you can typically get one of these for less than you'd spend on even kitting out a used roller on a budget, and the Serpent and HoBao cars are actually cheap enough that you can get into 1/8th scale for less than you would spend on a competitive 1/10th scale car.

[@hansyolo8277]

Any tips for truggies? ~700 for a roller is rough... seems even more expensive than when I was in the hobby (got the itch to get back into it)

[@VestedUTuber]

@@hansyolo8277 Serpent 811 Cobra-T RTR or HoBao Hyper SSTE RTR or Roller. There's far fewer budget options for truggies that aren't dedicated bashers. Even so, in general truggies are going to be more expensive than buggies.

[@hansyolo8277]

@@VestedUTuber Thanks! those are the two I've found as well. Recently saw that HPI makes an RTR truggy, trying to find info on it now.

[@VestedUTuber]

@@hansyolo8277 The Vorza Truggy Flux is another good choice, and now that I think about it I'm surprised I forgot it. Usually I'm all over HPI, I'd really like to see them get back to their glory days. If your local track runs nitro the Vorza 4.6 is actually cheaper than the Flux and might be an even better option if you're willing to put in the effort.

[@veganbear5212]

I dig the music bro it makes me feel happy.

[@niz76]

Currently running a used JQ Black edition Ebuggy I bought for $250 w/electronics and my cheap Kyosho radio lol. Loving it so far.

[@TKommando]

Man, I must cheap out way more than most. I run a JX Ecoboost in my Tekno 48.3. And it's already proved itself after a couple skatepark sessions. Same for my batteries (Zeee packs, and even a couple of my local fast guys run them). And they seem to have more punch than my Gens Ace packs.

[@BlackThunderRC]

If you want a new buggy and you are starting out then the Hobao Hyper VSE is a very decent option and they are very very durable.

[@user-lv2kd6od6d]

Like your style young man 😎🦾thank you fir sharing .. 😎love the jazz 😎

[@ZingZingNZ]

I LOVE ZING ZING make nitro great again, once you learn or start to. Nitro is God

[@Shellbackrc]

Your budget series are great keep up the excellent work!

[@RCVictoryLane]

Nitro is the glory!

[@dirtysoufracing6029]

And electric is great

[@DirtConcept]

1/8 scale, big cars, big cost, big time fun

[@AdamAus85]

I'm working on a budget 1/8 nitro build recently as I'm about 2 hours away from my capital city that actually runs regular 1/10 events. I bought some crusty old hot bodies lightning 2 buggy. An old RTR by the looks of things, with JIS screws, lol. Sure it'd be easier to buy a Kyosho thing-a-ma-jig, but I'd rather go HB as a D216 fanatatic (and recent Tekno SCT410SL owner). Of course I looked at the latest HB RTR offering and wtfed at the non-adjustable turnbuckles.

[@Arturito2017]

I bought everything new, got into it with 800. Only thing is the chassis was the previous eb48 2.0 on marketplace but was new.

[@thecouchman69]

witha new track opening near me within the next 2 months. Would the new preorder losi 8ight 1/8 buggy be a good option? Basically have to order everything part wise anyway no local shops. trying to avoid building another kit right out of the gate in 1/8th scale. have had luck with losi in the past is why i was eyeing it,

[@RoachRC]

I would say it's a good enough option, though finding parts even online that aren't out of stock may be an issue

[@thecouchman69]

@@RoachRC was my only concern being new

[@bismark6691]

Roach gang!

[@endosrc]

simple: castle or hobbywing g2 stuff. not the g2s but the g2 sensored stuff

[@PaddyPatrone]

What do you think about the Hobao VSE & VSE2 ?

[@timesweeper9778]

Pretty good budget option, so long as you can find parts for it

[@edmo517]

I spend more money on my gaming PC then a my full scale car

[@murrijuana2842]

How much you spend on hack subs???

[@michaeltaylor1985]

Let us know when you and your rc need a ride from the track.

[@JRBull-sd9ct]

Buy an armma tlr typhon rtr, then tires, spectrum dx5c. Then practice

[@salmenda]

Isnt basically just for bashing?

[@JRBull-sd9ct]

@@salmenda it's an older racing chassis. Getting laps in is more important than building the best car

[@salmenda]

@@JRBull-sd9ct what about this option for $482? Serpent SRX8-E RTR 1/8 Off-Road

[@mech0p]

So ive been racing for about 2 weeks now and ive come to the point where i need new tires and found out how ridiculously expensive they are. My question is what are a good pair of cheap tires that are good for beginner racing? Im trying to avoid the 60+ per set if possible but if i do have to do that id want something that lasts as long as possible. Honestly this may be a good video to make as its one of the most expensive and important thing in the hobby it looks like.

[@RoachRC]

The best cheap tyres you can find will usually be VP Pro Tyres from Dialed RC

[@casssrc]

Nice 😊

[@rev.waynelouisesykes2741]

This is off topic but I would like to know what music you are using. I like it. Thanks for the informative videos. Enjoying them as well.

[@RoachRC]

I usually put the music I use in the description 👌

[@deriklarsen]

Hobao hyper is another budget option

[@dizzychizzy1]

So your racing 1/8 now…?

[@colinmorand129]

Alot of it is driver

[@mech0p]

i wish my track was 10 scale i just wanna race but nope i gotta drop 800 to just get started.

[@Starlite123]

Silly saying "buget 1/8th" a buget means 1/14th ish. Nothing cheap about 1/8th electric (especially batteries) and its not like in 2009 6s $300. And forget used junk. 1/8th needs way more money and waaay more space. Bigger is not for "buget builders".