yes it may not run faster lap times but if its stronger that means you will have less chances of something breaking during a heat or a final! true? imagine you hit a board lightely and something broke? thats the end of that heat! what if it was the finals?

but most importantly how easy will it be for you to get parts for the msx3?

x2 hehe just guiding you to the correct path. dont try to be orginal with a different car, as its not what you drive its how you drive!!!
most importantly why is every man and his dog is owning a vones ?
good luck with your choice!