42 Lightning 525-575 Bravo versus NXT with 700's
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42 Lightning 525-575 Bravo versus NXT with 700's
Based on what I am seeing a 42L with Bravo set up is running $80-100K less than similar NXT set ups with 700's....... I would expect that the 525's would push it to around 85 mph versus 700's at around 100 mph?
I really want more than just 525's but not sure I want to spend the $$$$ at this time..... Any opinions on this?
Also has anyone taken a standard Bravo setup and upgraded to SCX drives and more power... maybe 800-900 HP??? If so how did this work out?
Trying to debate best approach without being short sited.....
I really want more than just 525's but not sure I want to spend the $$$$ at this time..... Any opinions on this?
Also has anyone taken a standard Bravo setup and upgraded to SCX drives and more power... maybe 800-900 HP??? If so how did this work out?
Trying to debate best approach without being short sited.....
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Based on what I am seeing a 42L with Bravo set up is running $80-100K less than similar NXT set ups with 700's....... I would expect that the 525's would push it to around 85 mph versus 700's at around 100 mph?
I really want more than just 525's but not sure I want to spend the $$$$ at this time..... Any opinions on this?
Also has anyone taken a standard Bravo setup and upgraded to SCX drives and more power... maybe 800-900 HP??? If so how did this work out?
Trying to debate best approach without being short sited.....
I really want more than just 525's but not sure I want to spend the $$$$ at this time..... Any opinions on this?
Also has anyone taken a standard Bravo setup and upgraded to SCX drives and more power... maybe 800-900 HP??? If so how did this work out?
Trying to debate best approach without being short sited.....
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Based on what I am seeing a 42L with Bravo set up is running $80-100K less than similar NXT set ups with 700's....... I would expect that the 525's would push it to around 85 mph versus 700's at around 100 mph?
I really want more than just 525's but not sure I want to spend the $$$$ at this time..... Any opinions on this?
Also has anyone taken a standard Bravo setup and upgraded to SCX drives and more power... maybe 800-900 HP??? If so how did this work out?
Trying to debate best approach without being short sited.....
I really want more than just 525's but not sure I want to spend the $$$$ at this time..... Any opinions on this?
Also has anyone taken a standard Bravo setup and upgraded to SCX drives and more power... maybe 800-900 HP??? If so how did this work out?
Trying to debate best approach without being short sited.....
Last edited by 575cat; 09-17-2015 at 12:32 PM.
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I think your kind of stuck in the middle like a lot of us. Whipples and scx's are going to cost 50-60k. Your getting closer to the stock 700 boat. I think the stock boat will have better resale down the road so it's a tough call.
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Agree with resale and cost... Was thinking would keep the stock drives and motor and build/purchase others... If/when going to sell I would put back!
Not 100% sure would ever upgrade just trying to cover all my basis!
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Resale less than 50% or greater of what you put into it , very tough sell now days no matter who,s name is on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!