XRAY - Model racing cars

Hay team, I'm hoping thread will take on a life all of it’s own with many different inputs, resource links, complainants / complements, ideas, suggestions and maybe even a few new setups doc’s. etc..

I’ll go first with complete cost analyzes of each part and will reference the part # and my cost for each item.

Alu Aftermarket parts (all pricing is from www.rcxray.com / what I paid for them)
1. Front Alu brace # 352087 = $31.00
2. Rear Alu brace # 353086 = $31.00
3. Front Alu shock tower # 352093 = $30.00
4. Rear Alu shock tower # 353093 = $31.00
5. Front Alu suspension holders #352303 = $38.00
6. Rear Alu suspension holders # 353303 = $58.00
7. Front Alu steering block “Right” # 352256 = $39.00
8. Front Alu steering block “Left” # 352266 = $39.00
9. Rear Alu hub (Need 2) # 353356 x 2 = $78.00
10. Front Alu caster blocks “Left” #352226 = $39.00
11. Front Alu caster blocks “Right” #352216 = $39.00
12. Alu steering plate # 352573 = $15.00

Total Alu parts cost = $469.00


Graphite parts (all pricing is from www.rcxray.com / what I paid for them)
1. Front upper plate # 351341 = $15.00
2. Center Diff upper plate # 354051 = $15.00

Total Graphite parts cost = $30.00

Total Alu and CF upgrade to 808 = $499.00


Further upgrades purchased / available

1. Active Front Diff # 355102 = $95.00
2. 43T bebel diff gear # 355143 = $30.00
3. Front spring set (light blue) #358185 = $8.00
4. Rear spring set (light blue) #358285 = $8.00
5. Front Anti-Roll bar # 352482 = $5.00
6. Rear Anti roll bar # 353484 = $5.00

Total “other” optional upgrades” = $ 151.00


Grand total for wanting to play the part of the team driver without any of the perks EI (cool cloths, tools, unlimited supply of parts to destroy “in the name of research” backup support vehicles, private plains, 5 star hotels, trophy girls and I would assume a rather handsome yearly wage!).

Not that I'm jealous mind you!, someone has to do it and since I unfortunately don’t have the driving skills or a picture of the CEO and a goat, I'm stuck doing what I do..

808 $599.00
Alu parts $469.00
CF parts $30.00
Other $151.00

Total (this one hurts!) = $1,249 in the good old USA..

Of course this total $$$ doesn’t not include the following items:
Painted body, wheels & tires, motor, servo, RX, ESC, battery box, Lipo, etc. The amount referenced above is for you basic kit and all of the extras that are currently available to the general public.

My Questions to the team!.

1. So what did you guys pay for your upgrades in the UK (??)
2. Where did you buy / purchase your parts (??)
3. What parts do you have or you’re planning on obtaining in the near future (??)
4. What do think of the amounts referenced above / the Reality check..
5. Is it really all worth it (??)


P.S.
Once I get my scale if no one beats me too it, I’ll do a part by part weigh compression to stimulate discussion on flex advantages or dis, reliability pro and cons and why would you even think about spending that kind of money period! L.O.L…..


Thanks for your time everybody and have a great day..

Shaun.