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MRR2 TC Buy or Dont Bother? - 7/3/2007 8:57:35 PM

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Ive been looking into getting into racing agian at my LHS but the only problem is I dont have anything to race with. Ive only had one touring car in my life and that was a t-spec which was ok nothing special. I am not looking to spend alot. I think Ill try this out for a change.

Its called the Xpress Mini Road Runner 2.

It comes with the following upgrades.
1. CF Chassis
2. Aluminum Bulkheads
3. Belt Driven
4. Aluminum Shocks
5. Aluminum motor mount
6. 4wd
7. Very low cg
8. Delrin Gears
9. CVD'S
10. Adjustable shock mounting positions

All toghether it costs $125 + $20 shipping.

And the list goes on.
Should I go for it? If I do it wont be for awhile and if and when I do I'll do a review on for you guys.

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RE: MRR2 TC Should I go for it? - 7/3/2007 8:59:45 PM

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Sorry about the huge pic.

I just wanted to enlarge it to show detail.

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RE: MRR2 TC Should I go for it? - 7/3/2007 9:04:49 PM

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I just doesn't say "quality" to me. The front end linkage set up just looks odd to me.

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RE: MRR2 TC Should I go for it? - 7/3/2007 9:06:56 PM

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I just doesn't say "quality" to me. The front end linkage set up just looks odd to me.

Remember If I buy something it wont stay stock for more than a week. If there are any weak points on the car I'll be sure to upgrade it as soon as possible.

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RE: MRR2 TC Should I go for it? - 7/3/2007 9:33:17 PM

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If you really want to race you are going to need access to replacement parts. Xpress is not a brand many stores carry. You could get a Cyclone S for the same price from Ultimate Hobbies.

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RE: MRR2 TC Should I go for it? - 7/3/2007 10:26:15 PM

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If you really want to race you are going to need access to replacement parts. Xpress is not a brand many stores carry. You could get a Cyclone S for the same price from Ultimate Hobbies.

As long as there are places to get replacment parts for it then Im ok with getting the MRR2 because Im not in a rush to get them.

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/3/2007 10:32:34 PM

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For the price, it ain't bad at all.. I'd say give it a stab!

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/3/2007 10:40:34 PM

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For the price, it ain't bad at all.. I'd say give it a stab!

Finally someone agree's that I should go for it.

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/3/2007 11:33:11 PM

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I was just playing devils advocate. I was thinking of buying a Robitronic Avid touring car, I was going to gamble over $400 on parts availability. That didn't pan out. I got a slightly used XRay T2R off ebay, I just can't wait to get it. I found a shop that is within spitting distance of my house to get XRay parts from.

To quote Rob Schneider from the Waterboy:

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/3/2007 11:52:14 PM

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Now Im all hyped to get it and put a nice setup in it. Im thinking Novak Cyclone TC2 with a Checkpoint Hara 7t 6 cell O/R motor. IB4200 6cell would be the batteries I use and trust Hitec 5645mg digital servo. 75mhz am radio maybe 2pl.
LOL I dont know what want yet.

Yes, 2000 post!

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/4/2007 12:00:03 AM

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I know what you mean about not knowing what you want. I was waffling like IHOP on which car I was going to buy. I actually have a Cyclone S on its way to my house. Now I'm going to turn around and send it back because I got the XRay. Sometimes choices can be a bad thing.

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/4/2007 12:02:55 AM

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Yeah at first it was between a TC4, Cylone and a MRR2. I just like the mrr2 because of all the extra stuff you get on it. Im willing to take a gamble on it.

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/4/2007 12:09:35 AM

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I have a TC4 (started as a RTR), I had a XXX-S G+, and now I will have the XRay. I got rid of the XXX-S as it just didn't feel right when I drove it. I decided to try a newer belt drive platform, the Cyclone, then I got the XRay. I hope the XRay changes my feelings on belt drives, the XXX-S just didn't do it for me. If not I guess I'll be driving a shaft powered car.

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/4/2007 12:14:52 AM

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I have a TC4 (started as a RTR), I had a XXX-S G+, and now I will have the XRay. I got rid of the XXX-S as it just didn't feel right when I drove it. I decided to try a newer belt drive platform, the Cyclone, then I got the XRay. I hope the XRay changes my feelings on belt drives, the XXX-S just didn't do it for me. If not I guess I'll be driving a shaft powered car.

Have you tried the traxxas 4-tec? Thats belt driven and way underated!

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RE: MRR2 TC - 7/4/2007 12:21:30 AM

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Well I'm thinking now that if a car like the XRay can't convert me to a belt drive believer, then no car can.

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