Why are RC bodies so expensive?

RC Car bodies are expensive compared to the amount of material used to manufacture them. However it does cost quite a lot to make the plugs or molds to make the bodies from. You also have to factor in the person who makes the mold, licensing fee’s for name brands, and mark-up for retail.

Are cars an expensive hobby?

Loving Cars Can Be An Expensive Hobby Sure, you can buy and modify cars on a budget but it’s easy to get carried away with modifications and options to where you’re $10,000 in the whole on additional add-ons to your car.

Why are traxxas so expensive?

The simple reason that RC cars from Traxxas are so expensive is that they spend a lot of money producing most of their vehicles. Achieving the top quality they offer could only be possible by using premium internal components, which cost a lot more money than the parts the cheaper models use.

Is Losi better than Traxxas?

Traxxas might be the better choice for bashing, but when it comes to racing, Losi reigns supreme. First of all, Losi tends to use more powerful motors on their cars. They are well known for using brushless instead of brushed motors on most of their buggies, unlike Traxxas which tends to use brushed more often.

Is traxxas any good?

traxxas’ warranty and customer support is one of the best in the business. you can buy parts now that will replace parts on a 10+ year old model. Traxxas parts are no cheaper than parts of any other manufacturers and associated parts tend to be just as easy to find at a hobby shop.

What does VXL mean?

Velineon Brushless Power System

Whats better Traxxas Slash or rustler?

The Rustler come geared higher for higher top speed out of the box, but both can have stupid fast gearing. Rustlers are a little lighter as the chassis is smaller. Slash has narrower rear A arms, and tend to flip more. The shocks are the same and are interchangeable, as are most parts.