Price and value: The chassis alone costs about $99–$100; the version with electronics and body runs around $140. He calls it one of the cheapest (or the cheapest) ready-to-run options in this scale.
Lightweight design: This is the standout feature. Fully assembled with battery it weighs only 143 g (chassis + motor alone ~111 g). Typical rules (e.g., PN Racing or 28 SRA 2500 steel-frame class) require a 160 g minimum, so roughly 20 g of ballast is needed. He is very interested to see how the low weight performs on track.
Electronics: Comes with a motor (kit includes a 3500; he plans to try a 2500 first), ESC, small steering servo, and a programming card. The motor uses a 16 mm can (most 2500-class motors are 15 mm), which could raise questions under certain rules about power/torque advantages.
Build process: Straightforward overall, but the tiny parts are fiddly for larger hands. No printed chassis manual is included (only electronics instructions); a QR code on the box links to the digital manual. He notes some issues with the rear springs staying in place and discusses possible fixes (he decides to try them as-is first). Front damping is simple and adjustable via a screw. He did not install the kit wheels, using his own instead.
Setup for local track: He sets ride heights low, chooses wheel offsets (+3 rear for ~77.5 mm width, 0 front for ~72 mm width), and adds front spacers to prevent rubbing. Lubrication is minimal so far (mainly on side damping tubes).
