Now, anytime I see someone ask about an exceed model....if there is a version of it sold by Redcat I always suggest going with the redcat.
This is partly because I know they have good warrenty, support and that they support well with parts.
Its also cause I own several and thus am partial to them

But I have an exceed mad torque 1/8 crawler. I have to say, its a heck of a sweet truck. I got mine used, for under $100 which made it even better, but even the new price is very affordable.

However, today I broke a steering hub. No biggie, I figured Id go onto nitrorcx and order one. Guess what, out of stock.

Now, on redcat's site sometimes parts are out of stock as well. But then you can go onto one of many private dealer sites, or onto ebay and find that part.

But exceed, so far as I can tell, has no other online dealers.

I messaged nitrorcx and was told the part would be restocked in 2-3 weeks! [:@]

Why isnt there other places online to buy exceed stuff? Why dont they have a dealer network like redcat does? This is exactly the reason I have many times NOT bought stuff off or nitrorcx, that and the fear of them not backing their stuff with a warrenty like redcat.

Granted, if you bought one of exceed's models that is a version of a redcat then you can always find parts (tho parts #'s will differ between brands and that can make it tricky to find what you need) but with the 1/8 crawlers....they are only sold by exceed. No one else sells a "version" of them.

Its a shame to. I wish redcat had the mad torque and mad stone....as they are just as good as the rockslide 1/8...but cost less. Granted, they dont come with 4 wheel steer, but the torque looks better and has better tires IMO.

Anyway, rant pretty much over. Exceed, if you are the only distributer of a model, you HAVE to keep parts in stock!