The Desert Gator has no slipper clutch and a plastic none adjustable motor mount.The only reason i,d go for the tamiya DT-02ms is for the looks alone.

Madrats are not "rubbish" they are good budget club level racers.I ve been running mine for 6 months every week at the PDA and only broke a few parts which are cheap as chips to replace and easy to get hold of.I,d like to see some one run the DT-02 chassis but i havent seen any at any tracks ive been to.
Did i mention ive made the A-final at the pda with one for the last 6 weeks on the trot?