Originally Posted by
gigaplex
Note that this kit uses fibreglass, not carbon fibre. It'll still be my pick despite that.
You can pick up the Sakura S64 w/a RaceVTA alum. chassis for $160:
KIT-ADVANCE-S64-ALUMINIUM
That doesn't seem like a terrible way to go to me if you race indoors on carpet. I'm in the market for an inexpensive TC to race VTA after being out of the hobby for awhile, so I've been looking at these options as well.