FK05 & Cyclone
Thanks to RC Zombie and NOrdham for their tips and input. Concerning the FK05 and Cyclone...yes, the Cyclone builds just as smooth and eazy as the Xray cars. THe only thing is that the instructions and set up manulas the Xray cars is color and of better quality than the HB/HPI cars...or anyone else! Also the HB Cyclone is much easier to set up and get working easier than the FK05 as its a simpler car, and handles much better. Bearings are very high quality, and shocks are the same quality, but they do not have adjustable piston options, like Xray. Xray support is much better and parts are a little easier to get, but much more expensive. Cyclone/PRO 4 kits are more complete and race ready than Xray, since there are lots of several option parts that need to be bought separetely for Xray kits which come as standard on HPI/HB kits, like swaybars, C-Hubs, Spool, One-Way, etc...Xray quality of parts and sturdiness are a bit better than everyone elses, including HB Cyclone, although most of the weak parts issues have been taken care of in the Hara/Surikarn editions.