Stay away from TOPCAD products!!!

[Bob The Crawler]

I've recently bought every possible TOPCAD's "upgrade" for my Wraith as it looks good on pictures and price is really nice as well. It was the worst experience I've ever had!!! Precission is terrible, nothing fits correctly, lots of play and it last just a few minutes.

I know the price looks great but don't get fooled like me!!!!

[ZippoMan]

People have to learn the hard way!! You get what you pay for. VP is the best upgrade you can make to any Axial brand.

[Norton]

Topcad has a couple good things, like braces etc. Don't buy anything that has to do with suspension or drive-line though. VP all the way!

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by ZippoMan

VP is the best upgrade you can make to any Axial brand.

Most expensive too

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by Johnnysplits

Most expensive too

Pay for it once and it becomes the cheapest upgrade you've done later down the road.

[WHITE-TRASH]

Originally Posted by Lentsnh2012

Pay for it once and it becomes the cheapest upgrade you've done later down the road.

That's a fact.

Although VP isn't always the most expensive on everything. I've got a set of C hubs and knuckles from Axial and they are craptastic compared to the VP versions I have on another rig and they are more expensive. RPP has Axial C hubs for $51 and VP for $45. The C hubs from Axial are loose fitting on the housing. RPP also has the knuckles for $40 for either brand. The Axial knuckles are simply an alloy version of the plastic piece they replace while the VP knuckles are a complete redesign that is far and away a more user friendly design. Their lack of built in low steer arms allows them to turn sharper too.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by WHITE-TRASH

That's a fact.

Although VP isn't always the most expensive on everything. I've got a set of C hubs and knuckles from Axial and they are craptastic compared to the VP versions I have on another rig and they are more expensive. RPP has Axial C hubs for $51 and VP for $45. The C hubs from Axial are loose fitting on the housing. RPP also has the knuckles for $40 for either brand. The Axial knuckles are simply an alloy version of the plastic piece they replace while the VP knuckles are a complete redesign that is far and away a more user friendly design. Their lack of built in low steer arms allows them to turn sharper too.

Yes, agreed! That is also why it's good when in doubt to search the web and Rccrawler before you buy. It pays to do your research...

[fordsuperduty]

You cant beat made in america for quality, fit, and finish and VP has all that plus some.

[Bansh88]

I bought a Topcad steering link set. Broke in 2 places after 15 minutes.

Bought the VP after. Its a lot more expensive but honestly, in the grand scheme of things, not that much money. Just buy a part at a time when needed.

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by fordsuperduty

You cant beat made in america for quality, fit, and finish and VP has all that plus some.

You're right about that! Support America, your home, and support the American jobs and companies.

[Mr Hyde]

Sometimes I want VP stuff and I just post a wanted ad here on Rccrawler and wait it out, look at for sale section like every minute, when I am in bed, in the car, eating, break at work, on the toilet I am an Rccrawler addict. always find what I need just got to be patient. But Vp has great stuff and when u have some of there stuff u see the machining, the weight, the quality u can't go wrong. If o want the best its them for parts DMG for chassis, skids, and inginuity.