Up here we've found the ABC to be streets ahead of the Xpress, better parts quality and better handling and efficiency out of the box, although that is reflected in the higher starting price. Outdoors at the Carlisle Cup where we have been having a Mini class I would estimate that the ABC is a solid 1 second a lap faster around a 19sec tarmac lap, same tyres and motors.
Equally, we've had reports from other clubs that the Xpress is quicker!
Don't forget that Much-More UK now have the Active Hobby Mini available, this is belt drive and although I haven't seen it yet myself it promises to be even better than the ABC - think TC3 vs any modern belt tourer. But again the Active car is also a shade pricier... pays your money, takes your choice!
Much-More UK keep full parts support for all the Minis they supply, so any shop should be able to get the parts very quickly.
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