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EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 6:56:07 AM

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Even comes with the tail boom and tail gear installed and the belt tension correctly set.
Stacked aluminum frame, CNC head button, swashplate, auto rotation guide, rotor housing set, and seesaw holder.

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 8:46:36 AM

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where? link?

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 2:11:47 PM

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I found it at Xheli, Nitro models and Raidentech.

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 2:33:36 PM

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here's the link to it on xheli http://www.xheli.com/exi-450-arf-rc-helicopter.html

I've been wondering about that kit..and if it was really compatible to the trex..and if so... which model of trex... this might just be a good alternative to a trex for those of us on a tighter budget...

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 2:49:27 PM

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I think some of the Trex parts are compatible across the entire line but this would be an SE clone.

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 3:25:15 PM

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Hmmmmm... no to figure out a way to slide this one past the watchful eye of the accountant (wife)

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 7:04:09 PM

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yep its a good deal, its the copterx ae with a plastic head and tail. im having a hard time debateing this heli as a replacement for the Blackhawk frame i destroyed 30 for a frame or 99 for the ex

hey anyone have that discount code for free shipping from xheli that would help

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 7:59:43 PM

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yep.. i have a free shipping code for them.. orders over 50 bucks use the shipping code cjfree2

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 8:26:00 PM

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I shopped around for months looking for a T-Rex type helicopter at a reasonable price. The only thing my local dealer had or could get was a T-Rex 450SA at 270 bucks. I happened to check the Nitro Models web site last week and saw the EXI-HOBBY 450 at $99.00. I ordered it last Friday (plus 400 motor and ESC) at $167.77 (incl shipping).

The nice UPS man brought it by today. The packaging was good. No colorful box. Just says 'HELICOPTER'. Can't fly the box anyway. I noticed right off that some of the usual plastic parts are CNC aluminum. The main frame is identical to the T-Rex and Nitro Models has a large selection of CNC replacement parts at good prices. The blades are plastic I think, but, upgrading to a pair of carbon ones isn't a big deal. After having had a chance to look at a couple of T-Rex's, I think this EXI HOBBY clone is well worth the cost savings. Another $100 bucks for upgrade parts will really add to the bling factor.

The lack of a manual of any sort may be a problem for anyone that hasn't built anything before, but a downloaded manual from Helidirect (as well as watching the videos) should be sufficient.

All in all, I'm pretty satisfied with the purchase. If anyone has some information on setup, please let me know.

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 8:39:02 PM

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for videos on building a trex (or clone) I'd check helifreak for the finless videos...

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 8:51:59 PM

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You're right, I'll look there too. It will be awhile before I get it built. Need to decide on a gyro and a few other odds and ends. Let us know how yours flys (it will fly, right?).

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/20/2008 10:11:43 PM

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I also found the SE manual [that should work] on http://www.heliproz.com/manuals.asp.

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/21/2008 3:51:55 PM

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Xheli just listed a carbon fiber version of this with a CNC head and tail for $189.00 (copterx SE). Don't have to order from China any more. Now if they'd just get some Esky receivers and crystals in stock.

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/21/2008 6:51:31 PM

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Initially, I was considering a CopterX SE but the shipping was a real deterrent. Many of the guys in our club have been buying Motors, Esc's, servos, Li-po's and other small stuff from United Hobbies in Hong Kong with shipping being on par with UPS here in the states. I'm glad to hear that we have another local distributor such as XHeli. United Hobbies is also going to have a US based distributor to go with their US product support system. Its not that most of us can't afford to buy stuff for our hobby at higher prices. We just don't like throwing our [hard earned cash] away. As to my EXI-HOBBY 450, I had the chuckle when I saw the trim sheet enclosed with my kit. The grahics are identical to the T-Rex ones except mine says 'Helicopter 450'. Not very creative, but what the hey

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/21/2008 10:50:27 PM

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I have been real tempted to buy the exi Se version. The one that looks like a Trex except the mount that keeps the swash plate stationary is on the front side. They have another model that has the aluminum top plate too. I think its great that they have these trex clones because its going to keep prices down. Trex no longer has a monopoly on the market anymore. I currently have a BH and love it. I like the exi, hdx, copter x and my BH. The hdx is really nice too, however its more than a copter x (299). Does anyone know how xheli's parts support for the exi is??? I know that its new, but how about just ordering stuff form them in general? Thanks.

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/22/2008 2:51:19 AM

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I hope that's the case but I'm afraid that until some of the hobby shop owners start thinking outside the box Align will continue to have a stranglehold on the 450 market. I'm going to have to get one of those Black Hawks, it's about the only 450 I don't have one of.

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RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks - 2/22/2008 2:55:01 AM

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