The most noticeable is that the Pro has threaded shocks, the pictured 50 quidder has plastic preload collars a la B4 Stealth. If you look real close it also has plain rod top arms, not turnbuckles. The Pro definately has CVD's so it's safe to assume the base model has doggy bones and I'm sure I've seen ballraced steering somewhere altho I may have dreamt that bit.

Other than that I'm as stumped as everyone else on why the Pro X is priced well into "Run at one indoor meeting, mint condition" B4 territory, yet the base version is as cheap as a set of tyres for an SC10. Perhaps the gearbag insides are made of cheese?

Is that Macnum as in Macnum PI? Also, I noticed the optional Pats as well, are there any plans for optional Deidres, Sandras or Barbaras too?

I can assure you that the pics ive posted are of the basic kits (mad rat and macnum),of this i am sure as i work for Ansmann.

Both the kits ive showed you have the rrp price printed on the bottom but i have edited this out as it also shows the trade price. Both cars shown here will retail for £49.99

As stated above, the main difference is the turnbuckles, dogbones rather than cvd's and shocks. The gearbox and its casing is of the same quality in both the basic version and pro.

The mad rat and macnum are indeed better value than the pro version as it gives you the chance to "upgrade" any parts you feel necessary.

Hope this clears things up

Jamie......

When can we get one?

The x-pro is availbale at all Ansmann stockists now, the mad rat will be available as of monday/tuesday and the macnum will be available as of the following monday/tuesday.

Jamie.....

Thanks for the info Jamie, looks like a great deal for £50!

So i was only 1p off when i started this thread :D
Hats off to Ansmann i say.
Always nice to see a new 2wd on the market.I think i,ll invest :)

cheapest i can find

http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/prod...719&tamiya=268

hope the links ok :rolleyes:

I'm very tempted to buy the basic version. The shocks I would change over from my XXXCR and I would probably buy some CVD's.

Great price for a sub £50.00 model, well done Ansmann I say.:thumbsup:

Models like this will bring more interest into our hobby (our way of life).

this can only be good for this hobby, and lets hope encourages more people into it,hats of to ansman.

Let's hope the spares backup is a) there b) sensibly priced and c) not needed much due to decent design and materials. If so, this can only be a winner for newcomers and club racers.

Quite tempted to plop £50 on one myself :D

Are clear shells for the Mad Rat available in the UK yet? How about other spares?

Quite tempted to have a punt on one of these as a cheap club car, but I'm allergic to RTR colours!

Any idea if the 50 quid version comes pre built ?

From what i gather the madrat comes pre built and painted nick, still be fun though still tempted on the xpro version and the madrat for spares

Another Q...

Does the basic kit have pre-glued tyres or would I need to get a set of wheels too?

are there any spares available yet

not sure about spares as yet but looking at it the rb5 front and rear wheels will fit same hexes

possibly the rb5 parts may fit as thats what he car seems to be based on

it looks more like an rb5 clone if so should be good just asking on spares as i have a set of b4 shocks may just need a set of cvds hopefully pennys from ansmann:thumbsup:

with the kit price spares should be pennies and looks like it could be a bit of fun at that price :thumbsup:

Had a look at this car today...(Jez @ Modeltorque) but the pro version with nice looking shocks and Ti looking turnbuckles, defo RB5 front B4 Rear... looks very good value for money.... Just hope it will have a good spares back up! :thumbsup: