Ummm, you're mistaken. They are faster. Yes I realize the unboosted mode is just using resistance but if you use the same motor in a regular bit and race it with the same motor in a boosted bit... The boosted bit is faster. I've tried this with my 350z and a friends 350z. Also others have confirmed this as well.

And to answer the initial post, my LXX 35mhz auto modellista is not as fast as my 350z. But pretty close, it's worth the dollar savings tho. Also the controller isn't as nice, the up n down buttons aren't as firm. The paint job was pretty good too. But now that the micro pros are available I say go with those.