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Old 11-02-2006, 03:29 PM
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Default Should I Save an Extra 100 For X?

Hi everyone, ive just bought a savage ss 4.6 kit without engine tires wheels or body for 250 australian dollars and i am planning on getting another one. However for an extra 100 dollars i can get the ss 4.6 X version. IS it worth it? Im mainly gonna be bashing and drag racing my brother.
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Yes!!! You get much better diffs for a start, steel spur gear and all the X easy access features. It is much better in my opinion.
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Definately worth it. The X SS has easy-access aluminium differentials (a lot more strength and less maintenance), LCG Chassis Plates, Steel Spur gear and clutch bell, easy-access radio box, savage x roll bar...the list goes on.
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You say X roll bar, but it doesn't do much when you start doing big jumps. If you land on your head it is almost just as bad as not having it on, it flexes too much. Although it must do something I suppose.
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Problem solved, thanks guys .

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