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schoon
08-04-2002, 04:19 PM
Well, though I'm leaning towards the sp, I'm curious as to opinions as to how it compares to the x4.

I understand that the sp is faster (due to less friction in the drivetrain), but I suspect that the x4 handles better in technical courses due to the 4wd. I've also heard the occasional criticism of the sp's limited suspension...

Comments? Opinions?

gertman
08-25-2002, 02:00 AM
I would say the X4 has a much more limitted suspension then the SP. At least the SP has king pin front suspension. The x4's knuckles are rigidly attached to the body!

I have a friend that rides both these cars on a 1:10 scale carpet track and he swares the SP handles better. On my TRACK (http://www.**********s.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=10&t=290) the X4 is better hands down!!!!

gertman
08-25-2002, 02:15 AM
I think in one of these two links I mention some comparisons between the two cars:

ABC DTM-X4 (http://www.**********s.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=253)

ABC DTM-SP (http://www.**********s.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=252)

If you would like some more specifics please feel free to ask. :)

Hardtrukr
08-30-2002, 10:28 AM
Hey, If you have a Mini-Z (like me) which is RWD. I would get a 4WD no doubts about it! Variety!

gertman
09-03-2002, 02:52 AM
I really think I either one is variety enough over a Mini-Z. The fact that the SP is rear wheel drive is practically the only similarity!!! The SP is sooo much faster with a 1/3 more power just from the batteries alone. Then factor in the ability to use a 180 size motor!! It's also quite a lot larger and handles differently with soo much more power on tap.

The SP is like a Mini-Z taken to the MAX!!!! Or as I like to think of it a Shelby Cobra. It's a small compact with a BIG-BLOCK shoved in!!!

Here is another way I like to think of the DTM-SP vs. X4

The SP IS POWER!!!!
The X4 is a little bit less POWER with a lot more control!!!!