Honestly you don't need the aluminium option, there were made because hardcore nitro guys can't live without aluminium.
Xray plastic and composite material are top quality, there are made to make the buggy work properly. Plus staying on plastic will save you money and weight.
Xray are not like some other car brand ... there are made to be competion winner out of the box. (this is not an ads for xray is swear
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