Although I've no idea what margins etc are in the cars, I would just point out I think the trf stuff is batch produced in quite limited quantities. Therefore I am not sure if they ever have kits where r&d has been paid off etc and can go cheap.
Havin said that, the value of the 502 is terrible next to a 201...502 DOESN'T have any of the following from what I remember:
1. Upgrade driveshafts CVD's
2. HL dampers
3. Titanium turnbuckles
Plus to run well I think needs:
1. The steering upgrade
2. The camberlink upgrade
Does it come with a body?
Add those to the kit and the price I would guess is well past Kyosho stage!
It's also true that they could probably do with both a new 4wd (or at least a 511 on steroids) and a new 2wd (longer and preferably mid motor/rear motor combined)!
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