sorry guys, but my estimates are on buying good equipment & cars for racing... quality stuff doesn't come cheap & going cheap normally means losing cuz of broken parts, faulty systems that are considered "bargains".... ex: m11 radio 270US, losi 8ight race roller 650US, ninja jx21 engine 300US, additional tires, chargers, gas, etc about 300US, ambrc transponder 100US = 1620US before tax & shipping.... even with all the available hop-ups for dnano, you're still at less than a grand & none are required for being competitive... there is no comparison, we should leave it at that