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Old 03-20-2009, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tony gray
You guys forget, what we recommend people buy is what they NEED, not what they want...

M03M - $80, Shocks $25, Springs $8, Bearings $8 - Total $116

M03R - $125, Shocks $25, Body, $25 - Total $170
(All prices from the one HK based outlet)

Ignoring tyres which you need for both cars anyway.

$54 difference. Buys you a lot of other stuff.

Yes the R has the shiny alloy stuff, but you DON"T NEED IT... The standard plastic parts on the 'M' and the Latest LWB are just as strong.

I got no problem with someone buying an 'R' if they want all the bling, but it's not necessary and more importantly - it isn't any quicker.....
What about ball diff and universals? Although you can now pack the gear diff with stuff i personally believe a serious mini racer should invest in universals.

But otherwise i entirely agree that the M03R isnt really value for money and have told this to a couple of people after i bought one myself.
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