the XB is meant to be a normal RC car.. it's not meant for drifting or touring, it's just meant for playing, so of course it's not necessary to throw all of those extras in. and only in the TT01D is the bearings included, a TT01R has a Tamiya GT motor but an XB or normal TT01 will carry a 35T Silvercan. Of course, paired with the right ESC this motor is better than a Mabuchi sport tuned, but the stock Tamiya ESC that comes with Tamiya cars doesn't do this. The 27T sport tuned motor would run you down about RM120 new, used RM50 I guess.

If sonic_cd can clarify, is the XB using CVA oil shocks or just the normal spring ones, then you may be able to save on the springs. But to be honest with you, a CVA (or was it TRF, one of them is adjustable to the mm, and the other is adjustable by using spacers aka the cheaper alternative) short spring only cost RM10 per pair, might as well get it anyway

Even if you only changed the tyres also can drift. Depends la if you believe in physics a lot, then you'll want the extras. The motor is for you to hold your drift, because if your tyres arent spinning fast enough, you'll just snap back due to traction. Oops, that's related to physics also

ESC = Electronic Speed Control, sort of like a power commander in other words, a good ESC distributes power more efficiently to get better throttle punch when you need it. GT ah? dunno la, I guess around RM80?

Ah, and engineering student aye, well be prepared to spend, I find it easier to buy stuff when I understand it and you'll definetly understand 80% of the parts on sale of course you can still exploit the physics on a stock car by playing with suspension geometry, camber, toe, etc.

If I am reading the specs right, the XB doesn't even come with an oil shock/damper, this would mean that a short spring would be useless as the shocks aren't adjustable anyway.. shoot..

can get later. but that's definetly going to cost more than 100 la..

there's only so much you can tune on the chassis to make it drift better. i'd say from noob to now the most important thing is a good punchy motor and right camber and toe settings. if i may advise you again, the DIY kit is not hard at all to build. i know a 14 year old that built it in 2 days and he's not very good at technical things either.

some 'thing' dude, it's called a manual but seriously it's easy as ABC, I doubt you need anybody to help (but if you do I can help you la of course). I'm actually not saying you should get it coz it's cheaper, infact it may just round up to a bit higher than the XB after adding in the controller, etc but it's the knowledge you get that pays off. I agree the LED lights are attractive, and they cost a bomb to buy seperately, but if you want a Christmas lights ride even, it's easy to DIY also.. but it the end it's your choice bro

btw, thinking of getting from Underground?

nah, just saying, thought if you wanted to get from Underground better make sure you get the regular's discounts.. they get lots of tourist like customers that just splurge any amount of money for some stuff..

aiyo randy, you telling malaccan to go to so secluded place how lah, I also didn't know where Atria is until yesterday

NamLee is another hobby shop in a shopping centre called Atria, it's about 10 minutes away from One Utama. How to get the discount? same way as I did la, bring a regular along From what I count it should be about RM900++ without the extras. If XB, should be 1K plus right?

yes some guys like to overkill their ride with lights, some even got exhaust lights that blink for a second when full throttle to make it look like misfiring system

not dead, now coming up got comp what, busy la...

second hand should be sub 400 max for car only

Search la on forums, eg Doriya

What's your gear ratio? Smartech dunno if the stock pinion and spur is good for drifting or not, but that 15T motor sure will be a big help, and bearing you have to ask other Smartech users, I don't even know if bearings for Smartech cars exist

nitro? dangerous woo, you have to fine tune the motor first to avoid overheating, plus it's very messy too, stick to EP

I actually play almost every day at either Glenmarie or SS19, come join me someday, just let me know when you coming. Now that does sound like an ancient car For starters I did that before, yes it would work but I'm guessing for only as long as 3 seconds until the tape wears out just buy ABS or PVC pipe and cut them to the rim size, or better just buy precut ABS from people.. PM me if you need

ohh ok, good luck

all brand also expensive, but if compare Tamiya to Yokomo of course Tamiya is cheaper

dont get fuel car, get en electric powered one

if you get a 4200mAH battery like how I recommend, then it will last for about 30-45 minutes depending on charger. The more expensive the charger, the longer lasting the battery (dont ask me why)

nope, when buy car means you buy car, only again same theory, what if you wanted to buy high performance battery? if they included low performance battery then wasted pulak right?

seperate, all seperate