OK I just ran my XT2 for the first weekend. I do know that the 24.7 is strong but i pulled it out without running it and is a zip lock bag. I dropped a Noverossi RX21 P5X and of course the motor rips but i got to say the buggy rips and handles great... I have 2 original xterminators and this thing handles WAY better. I took it to the track and was handling right along with all the others out there, and I did nothing to it but the motor. So i just got to say I love it so far and out of running the buggy for 3 days straight of hard running i had nothing get loose on me or brake. So if anyone is looking for a nice ride i suggest it.