kit vs RTR versions

[Turtlejon]

What exactly are the differences? I have seen some info, but nothing definitive. I understand the RTR has electronics, but does the kit come with any upgrades besides the front locker and tires? And is there a DT version with a clear body? I can't seem to find one...
And what are the differences between the V1 and V2? Just the color and the TX?
thanks!

[willyg1981]

I’m pretty sure the kit comes with HD metal transmission gears as a upgrade in the kit .


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[Damatheus]

Kit also comes with the sway bars.

You can order a clear DT body on amazon for around $20

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[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Damatheus

Kit also comes with the sway bars.

You can order a clear DT body on amazon for around $20

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Got a link for this?

[smog]

My kit came with threaded shock bodies RTR did not

[Damatheus]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

Got a link for this?

Looks like the price went up some since I bought it, I think I paid about 26 for it. Or maybe I didn't, I don't remember.

Yep, checked my amazon, I paid 25.99 for my DT clear body.

https://www.amazon.com/Vaterra-Twin-...n+hammers+body

[meatmonkey]

Kit has HD front diff outputs, slightly larger swamper tires, swaybars, aluminum wheel hexs, metal trans gears, and decent 2 stage foams. Basically everything you need other than bellcrank kit.

Maybe I'm delerious, but I could swear the kids building the rtrs have worn out tools because anytime I hear people complaining about the stock hardware it's when disassembling an rtr. The Vaterra plastic taps hard, which makes for good threads and hardware that stays tight. I felt the need to pre-thread with a cap head bolt instead of the buttoned that use a smaller driver size.

[Dbx]

Originally Posted by meatmonkey

I felt the need to pre-thread with a cap head bolt instead of the buttoned that use a smaller driver size.

That is excellent advice for the deeper threaded fasteners. I wish i’d had it when i built mine. Some of the button heads were really hard to get in.

[Yeti.stealth]

HD front diff outputs? I have seen those in the parts list and wondered about them. How do the standard RTR front diff outputs hold up?

[Rotare]

Originally Posted by Yeti.stealth

HD front diff outputs? I have seen those in the parts list and wondered about them. How do the standard RTR front diff outputs hold up?

In my experience the stock units aren't too bad and take a beating before looking like they should be replaced.