The Vesla weighs in at 35lbs. That's not light. Especially compared to a baja. Maybe light compared to its big brother, the vekta.
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You should compare it to the weight of a baja with irc shocks and blackbone gears and irc drive shaft. Since that essentially what it is comparable to
Would love to see a 3 way comparison video of a standard baja a bigbore baja and vesla. Then a price comparison between build a big bore baja and buying a vesla. Owning 2 bajas full tricked out I really don't see the point of buying one unless it handles completely different or is it that more massive in size
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Really comparing it to a stock baja is pointless. I have yet to see someone leave a baja completely stock, and even with a 32cc in it, the baja needs a lot of upgrades. Imo this is a natural progression when a old product becomes stagnant. I'm hopeful the vesla delivers on its claims and our expectations.
I agree the price is a lot to swallow, especially with the rampant inflation going on. Sucks having to forgo the toys of life just to afford the necessities of life.
I agree the price is a lot to swallow, especially with the rampant inflation going on. Sucks having to forgo the toys of life just to afford the necessities of life.
One of the guys I run with got one and told us today that due to the height of the gas tank a reed engine will not fit. He said you have to install a baja tank to fit a reed.
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Does it not already have a baja tank?
No it's slightly taller according to my buddy
Cool ! INFO ! MORE INFO ! PLEASE ! MORE INFO ! IM still in the holding pattern 
No manual comes with it! If that interests you at all.
Yes seriously.
poopy little book with the tx. That’s in the garbage too.
Yes seriously.
poopy little book with the tx. That’s in the garbage too.
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That's insane. Even my primal truck has a very detailed manual with parts diagrams etc.
I’ve never bought a Rc with no
Manual. Even a crappy one. No paperwork linking where to download it. Nothing!
I have no idea what they are thinking.
O. M. G. !!! Maybe it's a down load thing , or they just forgot , somebody tell somebody that knows somebody who can tell somebody , to FREEKN say or do something
I did. Lol. Download. Lol. Still trying to figure out how this thing is worth as much as a 5ive t 
like you were gonna read it lol
No, never. I look at the pictures. In all seriousness, just like you guys, we will always make reference to the manual. In the places we need questions answered. Yes I’ll be down loading that in printing this stupid thing off.
Glad I could help ! 
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Regardless I’m sure you will make a great rig out of it!!
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Based on your statement...and maybe I am reading into it wrong...but overpriced for what it is based on other rigs in our hobby?
Yes plus they cut lots of corners. Cheaped out where they could. Engine tx&rx no printed manual.
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They had to spice things up!!
https://www.detroitperformancerc.com/product-page/kraken-vesla-taylor-35-combo-kit
https://www.detroitperformancerc.com/product-page/kraken-vesla-taylor-35-combo-kit