HB just released the Worlds Edition which offers significantly more corner speed without feeling too aggressive, that's very hard to design where I feel it's the "Goldie Locks" of RC ;)
https://www.absolutehobbyz.com/hb-racing-e8-world-spec-18-competition-electric-buggy-without-bodyshell.html
I am a club racer and I am familiar with most 1/8 race grade brands. For the most part you can't make a bad decision in terms of durability, performance and support regardless of any modern race grade brand.
What will become important are the layout configuration of the electronics and long...