Hyper PBS or PCR, u can't go wrong, parts easily available. If you are not going to race and price is an issue, get the Violator, u can get them for 350 new
the violator is decent for the price but change the front end...that kingpin knuckle thing sucks...you can change it to the Kyosho 7.5 or any ofna 7 PBS or C-hub suspension....whole PBS kit new runs about 75 bucks....
I"m not knockin you guys, but have you ever driven a hyper? They are race worthy and don't break either. I have only broken one arm and my bro hasn't broken anything yet. And he beat the poop out of his. I race with mine and compete with a hyper tq and a prospec with no problems. I guess I'm biased but go ofna, and on another note not all LHS have xtm parts, whereas most places carry ofna.
i ended up getting the violater, the features it has at the price made it the rc of choice... i picked the violater over the hyper 7 rtr cuz it was like 50 bux cheaper, comes with a bigger motor, shaft start, and an avalible 2 speed... after hearing my tmaxx shif gears... 2 speed is for me >:- )
Go with the hyper 7.(parts galore) I have one for sale with 6 diffs but I can not put it up on the for sale board since I do not have a 100 post count on this board.
Ericke, I will hopefully have the pics by the end of this week...I'm also going to dirtrunners in Jefferson on Sunday...would you like to meet up there so you can see? That way I wouldn't have to drive down to Edison for a Digital Cam LOL.