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Old 04-16-2004 | 10:50 AM
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need help choosing between an ultra mbx pro or hyper 7 pbs. The cheapest i have seen in uk for mbx pro is 300 pound and hyper pbs 360 pound man i wish i lived in the states i would have them both and more. well i will just have to bite the bullet and get ripped off. i think it will be worth it though as a couple of mates have just ordered violators from the states 300 pound shipped good deal but will they release the violator in europe so it will be easier ordering parts they have more experiance than me so hopefully they wont trash them to much and be waiting for parts from the states.the pbs does not come with the blue chrome top starter moter it comes with black cheaper one which i have heard is garbage so will i be better of getting the mbx then maybe the better starter motor with the spare money.is the pbs more durable and a better basher than the mbx pro because it is my first car i want durabillity most as i can see myself having a few bumbs and scrapes.i have ordered 645 hitec servo for steering.
Old 04-16-2004 | 11:05 AM
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sorry forgot to mention the ultra mbx pro is jamara is it the same spec as ofnas
Old 04-16-2004 | 11:12 AM
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check out rcmart.com...thats what i used to use before moving to the uk....if shipping to East Africa takes 3 weeks on the cheapest option, itll be quicker to the UK...Hyper PCR $320, PBS $330..
Old 04-16-2004 | 12:04 PM
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yes i was looking at that chex but i was worried it might have been a lower spec because they are even cheaper than the states i was looking at the pcr pbs 320 dollars 170 pound bargain and i dont think i will have to pay import tax like the states but even if i do have to pay tax its still cheap well if you have used rc mart before and had no problems thats good enough for me time to get the credit card out thanks alot chex much apreciated.ihave seen on alot of forums they are slagging off the laydown servos on the pcr but for that money i will put up with it. nice and easy for parts in the uk too thanks again chex adios
Old 04-18-2004 | 01:03 PM
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I would go wth the Hyper 7. Ultra MBX is prone to break more.
My Hyper 7 never breaks..

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Old 04-18-2004 | 02:51 PM
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Is the Hyper 7 PCR from RC Mart a RTR version, with radio also or is it just the kit with engine?

This link is what you are talking about correct? Looks like $314.90...



[link=http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=420_328&products_id=7433&PH PSESSID=636a7f09f064c1772c8271223885c861]RC Mart Hyper 7 PCR[/link]
Old 04-18-2004 | 03:39 PM
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yes it says rtr but is way cheap but they make them out there in that neck off the woods so they must get them cheaper less shipping etc. because the other cars etc are no cheaper only ho boa it seems to good to be true but even with out radio it is still cheap i would pay more than double than that if i bought from uk. the states is alot cheaper for me but after shipping and 25%tax it is not that good a deal.i was just gunna buy pbs from uk 360 pound.but now i might buy from rcmart where it cost me 220 sterling including shipping i might get a dud pcr though but i might try it anyway.
Old 04-18-2004 | 06:19 PM
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nowhere can I see that it says rtr...the pics show no servos or radio...
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oh the hyper 7 will break, the last time i was at the track, i smashed my pipe, broke a brand new wheel, bent the rear shock tower, snapped a shock , bent all 4 pivot balls on the front end, but i must say that the hyper 7 was tougher than nails before that. besides my inferior driving tactics, the track i was on was hard pack clay, which was like concrete.
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motobrett if you click on more pictures it will show you pictures of the box which says rtr pcr.but like you said it could be dodgy i would not now what was in the box.thx i will not buy from them i will just buy pbs here in uk at least any problems i can take it back i cant wait for my first buggy it would be a nightmare if i ordered from hong kong and it was a dud car its took me long enough to save for buggie btw any you uk guys now the cheapest price for pbs 360 is the best ihave seen thx motobrett.

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