RC Buggies are Affordable Fun On-Road and Off

Some people get a kick out of racing RC cars that look just like the real thing. Others, however, aren’t concerned with looks as much as they are maximizing the “wow” factor. For these adrenaline junkies, RC buggies are the vehicle of choice.

An RC buggy looks nothing like what you might find in the real world. Almost anything goes with the body. The common element shared by all models is a set of big, knobby tires capable of taking on almost any terrain. Of course, these tires need to be paired up with some pretty serious suspension components to take the punishment of the bumps, twists and jumps.

Although you can find electric RC buggies, most hobbyists prefer nitro-powered buggies. The power and speed provided by the mix of nitromethane, methanol and oil is what makes huge jumps at insane speeds possible in the first place. The only downside to this configuration is the need for a little extra maintenance, especially after-race cleanup.

If you’re a beginner, you may want to take a look at the electric buggy models available. They come in ready-to-run packages or kits. With ready-to-run models, you simply unwrap them, charge up the batteries and you’re ready to race. Kits will require some assembly and preparation, but that is how some RC modelers enjoy working in the hobby.

Even though these buggies are designed for off-road use, they can be lots of fun on smooth surfaces as well. In that way, RC buggies are often considered a good choice for first models because they can run in both worlds-off-road and on.

RC buggy kits are among the most affordable RC models and you may want to think about getting two. As long as you make sure the receivers can be set to different frequencies, you’ll have all you need to unpack an afternoon of fun for you and your friends.