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The Blaze seems LOADS better out of the box and is far better supported.[/quote]

I don't fully agree with that statement, The Blaze is much easier to drive hence the choice of more normal people as they are quicker with it.

But the RC18 out of the box has been proved to be very good.

Chris Doughty took 3rd in Stock at UKMC3 after missing half the meeting with an out of the box car.
Keith Robertson took 2nd at the Hereford National with an almost bog standard car.
This was the first time these guys had used the cars
Stu Harlow won UKMC3 modified class with a RC18.
considering how few RC18's are raced at the Nationals they have achieved some pretty good results with the right drivers.
The RC18 is better supported in most model shops I would have said being an Associated.

By the way have had a look at the Exotek RC18's on the net and they look real nice.