Ok.. its about 95% done. I finally got my stuff from Dinball. Since I had to sign for the package and I was at work I was forced to stalk the mailman. Its a long story but it involves me smoking tires on my Explorer, almost running over a garbage man and jumping out of the truck before putting it in park.. but thats another story.
Heres my opinion on the parts I received.
Manufacturers:
3Racing- I hate to admit it but they make the best hop up parts. All the 3Racing parts fit properly and looked good. The shocks looked like they might be a problem.. but after changing to a 2 hole piston and 20wt oil they are great.
GPM - I liked the look and finish of the parts.. too bad I had fitting issues will every GPM part I bought. The yellow alloy tie-rods look sweet but I guarantee they will be a problem. I'd probably still buy from this company.
SATO - No one seems to mention these guys but there parts are great. Finish was good and fit was perfect. Very happy!
Atomic - The only Atomic part I bought was a pinion... it didn't fit. I found that the plastic X-Ray pinions are a perfect fit on an AON motor. Gears seems a little noisy though. Come to think of it I also bought an upper graphite deck from Atomic but decided not to use it.
TopCad - What a disappointment!! There stuff looks great but absolutely did not fit. The only parts I bought by TopCad were the front and rear universals and neither fit. I tried putting the fronts on the rear and vice vera.. no good. Those will be the last items I buy made by TopCad.
Kyosho - The only aftermarket Kyosho part I bought were Tires/Rims. They look much better than stock but the compound seems a little hard.
Yeah Racing - I bought aluminum diff out drives from Yeah racing.. They are lighter than 3Racing's but definitely look weaker.. we'll see.
Sellers (some ebay - some website):
Dinball (ebay)- shipping was kinda slow but my order was 100% correct.
Rjblaisdell (The Toyz) (ebay)- This guy is located in the US and he ships super fast! In the future I will try and buy everthing from this guy.
Stella Models (ebay)- Shipping was faster than Dinball and my order was correct.
AON Electric (website)- My Mamba/AON motor showed up 2 days after placing my order.. very fast!!
Jandgstore (ebay)- I only ordered a few parts from this seller.. package arrived the same day as Dinballs.. a little slow.
Castle Creations (website)- My order is on backorder.. I have no opinion. I do like the fact that there stuff is made in USA.. thats a huge plus with me.
UnitedRC (website)- Im still waiting for my battery! I will be returning it as soon as it arrives. They may have a great product but I dont like to wait.
FX AEROMODELS (website)- These guys were great! I bought my Lipo from them. Answered all my questions on the phone and the package arrived after only 3 days. The woman only the phone sounded Chinese.. Loved her accent!! Very nice!
Fastener-Express (website) - I bought all my aluminum screws and nuts from this company. Ive dealt with them in the past and have never had a problem.
Well.. I didnt have time to make new battey straps but heres a pic..
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