Lighter? Maybe, depends on what gears and compents you make , such as a motor mount, brackets etc. the g-maxx single speed is the next best thing for an e-maxx, or a g2r revo;)

lol, yor going for a revo, huh? good luck, though. I'm not ready to carry two fat trucks in my car.

Yep, im gonna have the 2 main things to start my truck on thursday ;) Ill take pics once everything comes in, i cant wait, im gonna use a single speed also, with mikes idlers and everything else. Two fat trucks in your car, i dont think you mean fat, i think you mean PHAT:D

Hehe, yeah, probably this one.

candyman doesnt use a center diff, he uses a center slipper from a dominator. a center diff is similar to the front and rear diffs while the center slipper is just a shaft mounted gear with a tension spring to let it slip. diff is the best way to go as it will eliminate the wheelies and will turn quicker and handle much better were as the slipper is the same as a tranny but only a spur on a shaft with a slipper instead of all the other gears in a case. if you dont want a diff a center slipper is the next best thing as they are considerable lighter.

How much do they cost, squee?

a center slipper or diff? in all honesty a diff or slipper will be cheaper than the tranny you are looking to get. can you make a motor mount and stuff? i have a ofna pcr 8 spyder diff with quad brakes i got off ebay for only 45 bucks. i think elsewhere it would have cost upwards of 100

Personally id just stick with the tranny.

Yep, basher's don't need a center diff/ slipper.

The only difference between the towerless VBS and the towered VBS is the shock tower, right? then does the towerless VBS have the captured hinge pin feature like the towered VBS or not?

The tower is the only difference. Yes they both have the captured hingepin design and the same geometry. The towerless permits you to use ANY shock tower that is built to the maxx standard bolt pattern. The price is significantly different as well. Good choice if you are asking.:cool:

So, I'll get the same performance, but with lower price and seperately buy some towers. Why did not you get the towerless and went for the towered ones, buddy? You have extra money or something? or do you always break shock towers?

The towered are pure artistry. Well, that and some great engineering. The only downside is you must run the UE VBS Skids, unless you want to modify some one elses. I picked up a few extras. Just in case, the availability is limited.

The towerless comes with no skids?

NO they both come with skids. The new ones come with titanium skids. Once upon a time aluminum skids were stanard fare. AN extra set is nice to have. If you get the 8spyder diff kit at the same time I think you get a bit of a price break. Check with Mike.