Originally Posted by
Mb3195
my understanding is the t3 best straight out of the box with standard settings, the trf needs more "tinkering" but will be as quick and on some tracks quicker.
I don't quite agree here. I almost always run box stock settings on my 417. Sometimes I try to experiment with small changes, but I almost always end up back at the kit setup.
But both are very good cars. I chose the Tamiya because it was quicker for me, but I have also experienced tracks where the Xray was quicker. I would say though, that the Xray is more durable, so if you are new, I would choose the Xray any day.
For both of them, get a geardiff for the rear, and if you are going to be racing on asphalt, get some HPI Silver springs.