06-25-2008, 11:05 AM
thenewguy821 Wrote:A lot of the reason they aren't released with a Brushless setup, is it is a new platform. There is no telling how they will sell. By releasing them with a cheaper set-up, they can get more people to "Take the hook" and pick them up a low price. If the sales are high, they will probably come out with a BL version.
Another thing to keep in mind, is people wanting a Spec class. In a Spec class, you are LUCKY to be able to change the radio system, let alone the motor/esc, etc. Spec classes are usually aimed at a lower cost vehicle, to keep the sales high. How many people would run out and drop $500-$600 on a "New Class" just to find out they don't like it?
Yup, plus they'll get a little more money out of it if they build it without first then have somebody go out and buy a VXL with it than they would if it was pre-installed. I think there's about a $40-$50 between buying a XL-5 Pede vs. a VXL Pede before you factor in all the BL specific goodies that are needed to convert those trucks (but are already installed on the Slash.)