New 2wd: TRF201 v Cougar SV

[F1END]

I'm looking to get a 2wd and have narrowed it down to the 2 new kids on the block, the 201 and the Cougar.

What are the recommendations?

I don't want to have to spend loads on extra bits, so which is better out of the box? And which is gonna need more spares (I have noticed a few threads about idler gears on both cars).

Also, what are the differences between the S1 and Pro versions of the Cougar?

[RANKS]

vote for cougar, pro version. Its the best 2wd by now.
There will be no trouble for idle gear with the second batch of cougar( new gearbox and transhaft) and it runs like a tank.

[Lee Martin]

ith both cars you are getting good 2wd's!
obviously everyones vote on here will be bias in one direction or another.

pick the one you most like!!!

[GRIFF55]

If you bought the 201 and weren't over the moon with it, then i'm sure in the near future you may be able to mid motor convert it

[tony6187]

i have a 201 and love it.did have the idler gear problem which was annoying but a rw idler sorted that.its a joy to drive.havnt broken anything and the only things on it that arnt standard are the idler and ae springs(just havnt got round to getting tamiya ones)the car is very competitive out of the box.will pick up the .5 hubs to give them a try though