Even at $280 - I'd still be looking elsewhere for batteries and charger. But I've been in the hobby a long time, so I am already used to swapping connectors on my vehicles. And I have a stash of all the connectors on hand that I will ever need. But saying you paid $280 for them is just saying...
A regular X-Maxx is $1000, and getting one with the charger and batteries is $1400. For a lot less than $400 you can get a charger and batteries that are a lot better than the Traxxas ones.
Our Driver's Ed cars were all ocean liners for some reason. A Ford LTD, A bigass Cadillac, and a Buick that made it around the course before the back wheels crossed the starting line. I kinda like floaty RC cars. Maybe that's why 🤷♂️
I was just looking over at SMC and I don't see a way to contact them. Also, when going through their checkout, by the time you get to the page to pay for your order, there is never a billing summary page to see how much you are actually being charged. They really need to take a look at their...
If you are still debating about a charger, this one is a little beast..
https://www.racedayquads.com/products/hota-d6-pro-dual-channel-325w-15a-ac-dc-battery-charger?_pos=1&_sid=3429df7ec&_ss=r
It charges faster than any I have owned, has a wicked menu (same as ISDT chargers), and I love the...