[OneKiwi]

Originally Posted by damselfly

I've heard that the Ansmann rtr models use Mtroniks esc's, and hear that they're not too reliable. Is the one in the brushless model upto much or should I just buy the brushed model, use it for a bit, rip out the esc, and just put an ezrun bl setup in?

Im not sure about the esc supplied in the kit, but getting a BL combo and radio from fleabay and installing that gives a little more satisfaction I think

I've also found out that the brushless rtr model isn't ballraced and just uses bushings. Wouldn't bushings only last for a very short time running brushless? Are these easy to change to bearings?

Yep they are easy to swap I got them from here

Finally, are these models easy to work on, and do the rtr boxes come with an exploded diagram to make maintenance easy?

If the RTR doesn't come with exploded views I presume it does if not then here it is http://ftp.ansmann.de/madrat.pdf

I was thinking about purchasing the kit for 50 quid, but frankly, don't like the thought of assembling the transmission and other parts that use gears. It scares me. Lol.

Get it its fun to do build it up yourself (I thought so anyway so I got another) That way you can swap the bearings at the same time and learn about how the car is built

A little help ^^