Hello, I am new to this forum. I have been in RC for over 12 years and it has given me one great suggestion for you. It would be priceless to any and all of us enthusiasts who have never built a kit.
OFFER CUSTOM BUILT KITS.
Now let me explain...
I am waiting for the new XT8E Electric Truggy to be released (By the way, Hurry up with that please!). I know XRAY has a reputation for selling some of the most advanced racing RC's in the world, but what about fun? Yea I race from time to time but I want a vehicle that is just as good at bashing as it is racing, and I believe truggys are best suited for the job.
After seeing the prototype pictures I want one more than I want my next breath. It's the only alternative to a Caster Fusion F8T I've ever seen. I love the rims on it, the way they match the body. Its a beautiful design.
There's just one problem with my little heaven. I can guarantee XRAY will only plan to sell the XT8E as a professional, unbuilt, un-painted kit, witch I HATE more than ANYTHING. I have never built a kit and don't intend to. It's too complicated, booring, frustrating and serious. I'm in this hobby because it's supposed to be FUN! Getting serious about it RUINS the hobby all together.
What I want to be able to do (and I believe I speak for ANYONE who is into this hobby for fun and is concerned about taking on a kit build) is order my XT8E the way I want it. XRAY can build the kit in the factory for no extra cost other than the parts needed to complete the build, we all know that (basically sell it as an RTR), but I want the upgraded parts from the professional kit version. There are too many companies out there (Caster is a perfect example) who sell a Truggy kit that is as expensive as the RTR version. Why? Because the RTR version chooses it's electronics over the upgrades on the kit. I do not want to loose those upgrades when purchasing an RTR anymore (The one company that has offered this so far is Traxxas on the Slash Ultimate Edition, but I'm not a short course or 1/10 fan, I'm a full 1/8 truggy fan)! I want my kit pre-built for me with the differential fluid I want (JQ Products 12,500 - Center; 8,000 - Front; 7,000 - Rear), and I want it painted so all I have to worry about is electronics.
This is why I believe ALL RC manufacturers should implement a Trim Level system like what's available on REAL LIFE SIZE CARS. Add more things or upgrade others, and simply pay more for your product in exchange. I'd be willy to pay $1100.00 - $1200.00 USD for an XT8E PROFESSIONAL KIT pre-built with my choice of diff oil (above), Tekin RX8 - 2650Kv 4S LiPo optimized or Tekin RX8 - 2000 Kv 6S LiPo optimized combo (I haven't decided weather I want to optimize for 4S or 6S yet), nice high-torque, high-speed nice Savox steering servo, and a decent or better radio system (I heard the FS-GT3B system from hobby parts is actually very good for it's very low $40 price!).
I'm not kidding right now, I have talked to literally thousands upon thousands of enthusiasts and nearly 70% have all agreed they would definitely pay the extra to have a professional kit built for us.
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Use 4 screws to hold the pinion bearings instead of 3 (not sure if this will help though)
