How many world titles have Xray, Schumacher, and Serpent won so far???? Why do the Yokomo, and Tamiya have to catchup again???
The Yokomo and Tamiya don't have to answer to nobody so far on the world stage....
Now if you want to hang out with majority of the guys, then get an Xray, etc....
If you want innovation and shaft drive, then go with the Awesomatix.
If you don't want to spend at all, get a tc4...