lightning rr pro?

[mrfatride]

has ne one heard any info on this buggy? i was looking at the lighting rr but then someone had mentioned that they are coming out with a pro version?? also is this a good buggy for the cash???

[HumboldtBlazer]

Hard to tell because it is so new. Nobody has reviewed it yet. I can atest for the high quality of aftermarket parts I bought from HB for my HPI RS4. I think if you buy the RTR and the pro comes out you can always buy the upgrades I did this with the Storm RTR and now it is the pro version.

[merkman]

just bought one the instructions suck they say nothing about how to break it in but thats easy the radios an el cheapo and it could use a stronger steering servo all you need is a d battery and gas and your ready to go. and the springs seem soft to me

[merkman]

just bought one it seems allright but the instructions are just exploded views and the steering servo is a little week but it does come with every thing except fuel and a c battery the suspension seems too soft also

[x_789]

Originally posted by merkman
just bought one it seems allright but the instructions are just exploded views and the steering servo is a little week but it does come with every thing except fuel and a c battery the suspension seems too soft also

Deja Vu

[merkman]

after doing some sniffing and such it is pretty much the same as the mp 7.5 if interested I can get some pics so you can compare them your self

[mrfatride]

yeah throw some pics up. i really belive this will be my next rc

[merkman]

the photos of the car are up in the my image section and can any one I dentify the engine

[brian155]

the eingin is a .21 BB same as in the savage, its a great buggy i got it and love it the spings are weak so i put trinity black springs on em its a great buggy i also upgraded teh radio system to a airtronics MX-3 lot better than stock lol

[HumboldtBlazer]

Originally posted by humboldtblazer
Hard to tell because it is so new. Nobody has reviewed it yet. I can atest for the high quality of aftermarket parts I bought from HB for my HPI RS4. I think if you buy the RTR and the pro comes out you can always buy the upgrades I did this with the Storm RTR and now it is the pro version.

Update...I have seen it run and driven it at my track and its CRAP! it has the same .21 as the Savage and is WAY underpowered. If they would have put a decent engine it might be ok. As for the Kyosho knockoff that it is NOT! the layout is similar as all buggies go (been about the same for 10 years now) The parts are brittle and the aluminum is soft. The shocktowers are a couple of mm too thin if you ask me. They guys who owns it cant keep it on the track for 5 minutes without parts breaking or flying off. A play buggy it is, a track start it will never be..............

[RobH]

Originally posted by humboldtblazer


Update...I have seen it run and driven it at my track and its CRAP! it has the same .21 as the Savage and is WAY underpowered. If they would have put a decent engine it might be ok. As for the Kyosho knockoff that it is NOT! the layout is similar as all buggies go (been about the same for 10 years now) The parts are brittle and the aluminum is soft. The shocktowers are a couple of mm too thin if you ask me. They guys who owns it cant keep it on the track for 5 minutes without parts breaking or flying off. A play buggy it is, a track start it will never be..............

Which version of the Lightning was it the RR or the Pro?

The RR was total crap. The Pro just came out in December.

[HumboldtBlazer]

He does have the RR

[RobH]

I don't know if I'm going to get the Lightning Pro. It is tempting but I may just save my pennies.

I still think, however, someone should really give the Lightning Pro a good look over.

Pros:

has some nice heavy parts
better than the koysho mp75 sport which is $50 more

Cons:

engine sucks (.21 from the savage)
the box looks like it's from walmart:



I'd like to see rc car action or one of those check this thing out. I think there is more under that cheap plastic box than anyone realizes.

-rob

[HumboldtBlazer]

Originally posted by NoviceRob
I don't know if I'm going to get the Lightning Pro. It is tempting but I may just save my pennies.

I still think, however, someone should really give the Lightning Pro a good look over.

Pros:

has some nice heavy parts
better than the koysho mp75 sport which is $50 more

Cons:

engine sucks (.21 from the savage)
the box looks like it's from walmart:



I'd like to see rc car action or one of those check this thing out. I think there is more under that cheap plastic box than anyone realizes.

-rob

I know you really want that lightning pro to be good but its just a mediocre attemp at a racing buggy. Hot Bodies makes great aftermarket stuff but in my opinion there kits need a couple more years of R&D and track time.:sleeping: now go buy one.

[mmisterbungle]

Ok, for a bunch of people that havn't driven this thing, I see why the majority of you say it is a badly built buggy. I've had this buggy for 2 months, havn't broken a thing. Unless you count a bent shock shaft. This thing takes monster triples at our local track easy. I will have to agree though on the motor. I've already swapped that with an Ofna hyper 21 4 port. I've won 1st place 2 weeks in a row with this buggy as well. There's nothing skimpy about this buggy. The LHS owner hates that he sold me the thing, nothing breaks.