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Originally Posted by Dan-0ward
what is the difference between the x-5 squared and the standard x-5?
on lesro models it just says the x-5 upgrade not the x-5 squared? or is that the same thing?
sorry for my lack of knowlage about the x-5 lol
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Hey Dan,
The X-5 squared has a revised chassis. It is stronger around the sides, has a lot more strength around the front and motor cam area, some other area's have seen slight changes to make a bulletproof chassis. Not only that, but the material is far better than the original X-5 chassis. Plus has a choice of aerial mounts, therefore can mount the receiver in the rear so there is more room for the large brushless ESC's in the front.
The squared has a revised shell, although it looks very similar. The new mold has been CNC cut and so is very accurate and fits the chassis 100% perfect. The shell also has additional width at the front around the servo, and has an additional scoop to give clearance and ventilation for the bigger brushless speedcontrols..... fits a Novak GTB great including fan.
The white covers are included, these are very nice.
That item on ebay shows photos of cars which are all old pictures of Paul Sinclairs and Gregg Hoddaps X-5 (none squared), and the pictures of the parts are none-squared too. I can't see the extra ESC scoop in the shell, nor the strengthening ridges in the chassis.... but to give the seller the benefit of doubt, its worth messaging and ask the question, ask them to identify something which was an addition of the squared. (He may have 'borrowed' pictures so he's not needed to open any of his own kits)
If it is not a squared, its mis-reprentation and the seller may not be aware he is doing anything wrong. If its brought to his attention and not corrected, then its deliberate mis-representation..... and he has 10 kits left for-sale.
Chris