expo

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Considering purchase of a limited edition Aftershock RTR and I was wondering how much worse it was from the expensive LST XXL?
There's a $270 difference. Is it really worth it for a newby not intending to track race?

I know the shocks are in a different position and the servos are better.

I'm basically looking for reliability at this stage.

Thanks for any responses expo

ImpalaPolicePack

shocks are in the same position, xxl has better arms, carriers and spindles with bigger bearings, better radio with telemetry, better 2speed assembly, better axles, i think the aftershock comes with the 170cc fuel tank and the xxl comes with a 220cc tank, and last but not least, a better engine.

i had a aftershock and i converted it to lst2 spec, much less problems since...

HerrSavage

IMHO, get the XXL. It's worth it...

The Aftershock has weaker arms, weaker hubs, weaker axles, a weaker 2-speed(uses bushings where the LST2/XXL use bearings), etc etc etc... Then yeah, the radio and engine..

If you're REALLY on a tight budget , get the AS.. But after six months you will have spent MORE than the difference repairing and upgrading to XXL-type specs...

That said, the AS is sure to be decent... The XXL is just a lot better...

expo

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Herr, You mention the AS. I can't seem to find it on the Losi website.
Am I hearing, you gets whats you pays for?

Nytro97

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AS stands for Aftershock

expo

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Thanks. I learn....but slowly

ntrain42

$270 difference nets you ALOTMOREBANGFORTHEBUCK with the Losi XXL. ALOTMORE.

expo

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After some digging and research on what I wanted, I discovered a bunch of discounts and rebates @ Tower H. so i bought an HPI Savage XL 5.9 for $470 shipped. It included a 2.4 gig radio. I thought it was a good deal but time will tell if I'm happy with the decision.

ntrain42

$550 for an XXL shipped, much better deal, MUCH better radio(MUCHBETTER), much better and much stronger engine(Its a rebadged .28 LRP spec3 engine), and the chassis design is significantly better than the savage with a much wider track, dual steering servo design. Personally I'd hit the cancel button on the order(which you can at Tower as I am a club saver member through them)save up another $70 and get a much better MT package in the XXL. I was not impressed at all with the Savage XL.

expo

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Where are they being sold for that price?

ntrain42

OverdriveRC.com and Stormerhobbies with coupon. Overdriverc has additional discounts as well when you join the LSTforums.com Again, be smart, hit the CANCEL button on that order and grab an XXL. I ran a bone stock Savage XL for a few days on loan from my LHS and I was not impressed with it. The XXL is a big step up.

MaddMatt

By the time you are done, the A.S. will be an XXL. Just save your self the time and effort, buy the XXL now! Trust Me[>:]