Looking to start 1/18 project

I think I´m down to this now

Mini Quake SE with not yet decided electronics (advices would be nice)

Or an Xray M18MT

What is the best choice for bashing (mostly)

I have both of those - the MQ-SE runs a 3500kv GH with a mamba 25. The M18MT has a mamba 5400 setup. They are way diff rcs due to the weight diff. Xray weighs a lot less and is the only rc I've found thats happy with a mamba motor - it actually runs cool in this one!

The Xray needs more finesse to drive cause it will tumble easier than the MQ. The MQ is better in rough terrain cause its less prone to flipping over and can be driven harder with less attention to throttle control. They are both fast with plenty of power.

M18MT needed alum cvds - the stock plastic ones didn't last long before breaking and Xrays alum ones were about the only choice. The MQ-SE has alum cvds already.

The SE would be my choice as a basher.