I just assembled my GV2 kit last night. The kit went together perfectly with no snags whatsoever. The screws are better than what I am accustomed to with AE and Losi and just about the whole car uses all the same 2mm allen wrench (nice!).
The kit includes two sets of front axles so AE wheels can be used in addition to the kit wheels and the rear will take Academy wheels or Losi/AE standard wheels.
The chassis is more narrow than the other cars on the market and a Novak GTB is a very tight fit but it does fit. You must space the speedo off the chassis about 2mm so the smaller contact board clears the outer edge of the chassis. I also use Lipo and the battery tray is good and wide so I can space my battery over a touch for speedo comfort. Those using LRP/Nosram or just about any conventional speed control will have no problem fitting their gear in it.
So Far I am VERY impressed with the car, just as I am with the SBv2. This Academy stuff is the real deal.
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