I'm on my second b max I had one in early 2009 and it was great then and with the latest version it is what is was lacking the biggest improvement was the pick up points for the inner top link
As for comparing to other cars
I have had since my first bmax in order
B max4 2
Tamiya 501x wc
Kyosho Lazer fs2
Cat sx3
Tamiya 511
Tamiya 502x
AE B44.1
AE B44.2
Bmax worlds
To be fair every single one of these cars except the kyosho I have Been at the sharp end at our club racing FORCC I would say all of the cars including the bmax are pretty much on par so IMO it all depends if you like the car or not.
It's your choice if you like it you won't be disappointed on how it drives
Don't get me wrong the all these cars need setting up properly and I reckon I'm pretty good at that.
Ease to setup I would put them in this order
Tamiya 502
Tamiya 511
Tamiya 501
Bmax 4
AE b44.2
AE b44.1
Cat sx3
Kyosho fs2
This is my opinion at our local track racing on dusty wood floor but it gives an onsite of what I think.
Stu
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