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Originally Posted by Jan Larsen
Thats not true. It LOOKS the same, but there're several subtle differences. Ackerman, steering system, suspension, bulkhead arm mounting points, camber link placement etc etc.
Put them side by side and you'll see the difference.
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ok if there are those differences then i retrack my statement.. i just remember in a review they were put next to each other and the angle were the same.
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You wondered why Tamiyas 4WD cost more? It has more expensive parts. Better or not, who knows...
Why is the Durango $270 more than the Kyosho?
How many actually purchased the Durango because they thought it would be $270 better than a Kyosho on the track? It is all down to personal preferences.
I got quite a few negative comments when I ran the 511 2 years ago. "Overdesigned", "Why carbon and alu, plastic is just as good" etc.
If you´re happy with your plastic car, fine. I´m happy with my overdesigned carbon and alu car, ok?. What´s the problem? Is it a must that we all like the same cars?
Do we all like the same batteries, radios, servos, chargers, motors? No? Why?
These discussions are pointless imo.
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i know why they cost more.. i said i get that, but if your pricing yourself out of the market then there wont be a market for these new products (eBuggy and SC trucks) don't think im bashing tamiya.. i love their products.
however, even durango realized they had to come down in pricing, they released the R. i would expect the next car to be a hybrid between the two..
i never said anything was wrong with the product. we don't have to like the same cars either. but i was responding to a comment of why (possibly) they aren't releasing cars that are causing the largest growth the RC community has ever seen. and think the last part of your statement was just a bit of built up frustration..
and thats ok but i didn't ask any of that