RE: who else makes 1\5 trucks,cars and buggies?
I recently got a Duratrax Firehammer (Smartech) and think it's great so far. I also like the domestic support from both Tower and Duratrax. I'm one of those that are thankful there are "clone" brands as there would be absolutely no way for me to get into 1/5 or 1/6 scale without them (no way I'd ever have $1500 to spend on an RC, and I've wanted a 1/5 scale for 20+ years). I'm hoping to pick up a Rampage or Smartech 4x4 someday, but that won't be for many years, if ever. I really like the upcoming Smartech Thunderbolt 2.