is it really worth it

[madross]

hi
im looking to buy a xxx-s
should i buy the standard one
and add on parts that i like
or should i just go and buy the graphite one?
cheers

[jasonnjane]

the standard one is good out of the box but the xxxs g+ is so much smoother and quicker. depends on if you are looking to buy new or 2nd hand too. ;D

[Doughty]

First of all, could you complete your profile with your full name as per rule5 - Thanks

Second, no one here is better at budgeting your purchase more than you are.

The G+ is a great car, quite a lot better than the std car. there is nothing that you can't do setup wise with the G+ that you can't do with the std cat. however, the std car can't rum some of the G+ setups and options.

hope that helps, any specific questions please feel free to ask.

[Trucky]

Well is the graphite version a lot weaker then the standard?
Is it more likely to break and smash when I crash it, and yes I will crash it ;)

[Doughty]

yes it could be. I have never really crash tested plastic vs graphite back to back but the general feeling is that graphite is lighter, and 'harder' but can be brittle.

plastic will flex a little to absorb impact.

I would not go as far as saying its 'a lot weaker' though

[DA_cookie_monstA]

Graphite is Stiffer not stonger than the stock platic items, which is a mistake a lot of people make, and as Chris rightly say, Graphite can be more brittle in certain circumstances than the normal plastic.

[Trucky]

so for an okish driver you are advising one to keep to stock parts on the buggy before going to graphite.

[Southwell]

Titanium turnbuckles are a must if you gonna be crashing ;)

[Trucky]

righteo!!! ;D
defo need them i reakons!