[sm=confused.gif] Since iI want to order a.s.a.p. could someone please breakdown the differences and advantages between the Se and the SEv2. Have an Rex SA that i put in pretty hard. Was looking at replacing plastic parts with metal, but found I was approaching $200!![X(] For a couple hundred more I can get an SE with a new motor and ESC and Batt. Am already kicking myself for not getting the se in the first place. I guess one of my main concerns is what of the "perishable" parts(ie; feathering, main and tail shafts, gears, Etc.) were changed. Just wondering what of my old parts that are still good(or were spares) can still be used. Any and all help on this would be welcome.

Not sure what parts can be used in the SEVx from your SA. As for differences in V1 and V2, i would suggest looking at finless vid on the overview of the V2, basically as i understand it the differences are:
under-mount for gyro
bearings in the wash out arm
Thrust bearing in the grip
autorotation bearing (overrunning clutch) can be removed with screws and no special tools needed
fiberglass canopy
the 430xl motor is more powerful
BL35X esc has an extra function, Throttle response speed

I think that might be it... If you had the money go for the V2 anyday. It can be found for $420 if you look around, with motor,esc, and batt. It is a nice piece of kit.

[link=http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=29182]Here[/link] is the link to his vids, i suggest looking at them.

I am in the process of building a V2 kit. You can check out my build log here:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6497019/tm.htm

I have a link to my PhotoBucket album for the build there. You can see some good pix of the parts, the head and the frame as they are being assembled.

on www.helifreak.com finless has a vidio on the changes from V1 to V2 he explans and shows you the changes worth a look

Thanks guys, will check helifreak. BTW, where has anyone seen the v2 with motor,esc and batt for $420? Had I senn that price there would have been no debate.

Lots of places around man. nitrohobbies on ebay is one....i think...ebay is best

1 minute looking on ebay. [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/Align-T-rex-trex-450SE-450-SE-V2-RC-Remote-Helicopter_W0QQitemZ300161860536QQihZ020QQcategory Z2563QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]This[/link] has to be a good deal. Carbon blades and all

Heliaction, thanks for that link, I can never seem to find anything I'm looking for on e-bay. Another quick(Ihope) dilemma is that I found almost everything to turn my SA into an SE for about $160 shipped. Has anybody ever dealt with xheli.com? They seem to be having a sale.