XXX-4 G+ OR ZX-5
08-20-2006, 05:06 AM
#16
Inferno, From my understanding the original BJ4 is available. You just have to order it like the WE edition. I have both the BJ4(orginal) and the XXX4 and I can tell you the BJ4 is a much higher quality car than the Losi. I don't think that parts availability is an issue either.
08-20-2006, 07:15 AM
#17
1. Parts support for the BJ4 is superior to even the larger manufacturers. Jason Ruona ships parts out like a robot. It's unreal.
2. The original BJ4 is still available. It's not easier to work on than the WE, however. In fact, the build is a little easier because you don't have to file the battery slots on the WE. Also, the WE's handling is smoother.
3. The achilles heel of the G+ is the front carriers. They break under even the slightest stresses. Why Losi has not released heavier duty carriers (or even aluminum) is beyond me. On smooth tracks, the G+ drives well, but it's a very frustrating car to own. The pivot blocks are also somewhat fragile, but not nearly as bad as the carriers. The BJ4, on the other hand, is a tank. Other than the occassional a-arm (and even that's rare), it simply doesn't break. Lastly, the slipper on the G+ isn't consistent. It has the tendancy to work itself loose during races. Not fun.
2. The original BJ4 is still available. It's not easier to work on than the WE, however. In fact, the build is a little easier because you don't have to file the battery slots on the WE. Also, the WE's handling is smoother.
3. The achilles heel of the G+ is the front carriers. They break under even the slightest stresses. Why Losi has not released heavier duty carriers (or even aluminum) is beyond me. On smooth tracks, the G+ drives well, but it's a very frustrating car to own. The pivot blocks are also somewhat fragile, but not nearly as bad as the carriers. The BJ4, on the other hand, is a tank. Other than the occassional a-arm (and even that's rare), it simply doesn't break. Lastly, the slipper on the G+ isn't consistent. It has the tendancy to work itself loose during races. Not fun.
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