[Dafni]

Well, as for complete chassis conversions, I guess you are right. Sorry, should have been clearer.

But, who wants a CF chassis on a 1/8 buggy anyway? The stock alu chassis' have always been good enough for me.
And, why would you want to get rid of the center diff? (may loose some weight, true, but you'll loose performance along with it)

If all is said and done, to each his own. Just my opinion. I build our buggies and truggies here with Mikes parts, and the people seem to be happy with it. Yes, no slipper (yet) but I sold many cheap Feigaos over the last couple months, and no thrown magnets that I have heard of yet.

The direct-drive monster conversions look pretty factory too. So not even "looks" would be a factor, IMO.

Cheers
Daf