wrxfx. Most of the people I know who would buy a m18t don't care about the before "xmass" factor.
I would rather Xray take their time and get it right versus rushing it out and having "opps" that would turn people away from their company. This was ignored by both Losi and AE's, and as such has hurt their rep.
Think about it. AE only built their truck under a year. So it does not nearly have as much refinement as there other vechicles. Some things that pop into my head showing their "rush".
-Is how the pinion gear has no cover - almost everyone has had to pull pebbles out of the spur so far.
-The ball diff doesn't ride on bearings.
-The constant excuse AE gives about it not needing a slipper. While people who already have high end Mambas are complaining about it cant take being "punched".
-The poor tolerances in the spring cup retainer falling out.
-The dogbones falling out. While the outdrives splitting at the pin.
Again, so far it is the best ST on the market. But things like the above could have been foreseen if they hadn't rushed it and made sure of better QC from their outsourced manufacturer.
Sides, it really is too late as most people who celebrate xmass have already choosen what other vehcicle they want (even if its a IOU on this).
So no I disagree. Xray, take as much time as you need.
Remember "No - Compromise"