[DaveG28]

Couple of points:

1. The spacers on the front shock tower do not fix the angle issue, they stop the shock binding but do it by making the shock a different angle to the front kick up, which is not ideal, you still don't get linear movement. I believe the 511 had an angled front shock tower?

2. The steering mod does not turn it into a 511. The weight distribution, steering (again due to the kick up etc, and the massive flex built into the steering mechanism), and flex all remain different on the new car. I also don't think it's possible to match camber link angles between the 2, though may be wrong.

3. Therefore the "shaft drive version of the 511" blurb is misleading really, it's more different than that!

Personally, I find the 502 a better jumper, and smoother, but with less grip than the 511. Also not convinced yet that the steering mod is an improvement speed wise...

It also feels to me like a car designed and sold, with the key testing bit missin from the middle. As someone else said feels like obvious bits are missed on it!

Shame, as I am a total Tamiya fan boy, and I will be sticking with the 502, but to be honest, I'd recommend the 511 instead!!