Just out of curiosity, I was wondering how many $$$$$ people have invested in their Minis. I'm putting together a new "race" car and was amazed how much of an investment this car required. This is a partial list of the components in my "new" car and the approximate pricing.
Kit $130
Tires and wheels $35
Aluminum hubs front & rear $75
Ball diff $30
Bearings $55 or $85 depending on whether ceramic bearings are used in the tranny.
JR servo $140
Servo saver $6
TRF sedan shocks $65
KO esc $180
KO receiver $70
Roll bars $10
CVDs $30
Hardened outdrives $10
Silvercan motor $17 motor in kit was not TCS legal motor
Misc $ ??????
The total was well over $650. Admittedly, nothing but the absolute best components were used regardless of price. This was going to be my "killer" mini and so far it's killing my pocket book.
I have a feeling that many would be shocked if they started adding up their investment.