Can a $770 RTR Buggy BEAT $1,500 Pro Kits? (Track Test)

Is a $770 RTR Buggy ACTUALLY Race Ready? | Sworkz Apollo 2 eEvo Track Test! I took the Sworkz Apollo 2 eEvo—a "Ready-2-Run" buggy—and threw it straight into the deep end against $1,500+ pro-grade race kits! I ran it exactly how it came out of the box to answer one massive question: Is this truly "Race Ready," or just a basher in disguise? 🏁 In this video, I take you through my two-week track adventure to find out if this buggy can actually hang at the local 1/8th scale track. From raw track action to the brutal truth in the pits, we are diving into the Good, the Bad, and the essential fixes you need to know before you hit the dirt. What We Cover in This Video: The Good: Why the aesthetics, premium kit DNA, and raw track performance turned heads in the pits. The Bad (The RTR Curse): Loose screws, dangerously hot 20T stock gearing, and a frustrating rear driveshaft mystery on heavy slap-landings. The Ugly: Honestly? Nothing a little wrenching can't solve. The Fix: My permanent solution to the driveshaft pop-out issue using kit-level rear A-arms! If you own an Apollo 2 or are thinking about picking one up, consider this your roadmap to making it a winner. Parts & Upgrades Mentioned: The Fix: Sworkz Kit-Level Rear A-Arms (Part #SW228015) - Slightly shorter to seat the CVD deeper! https://beachrc.com/sworkz-arched-bri... Must-Do: Drop that 20T pinion gear down to a 15T immediately for 1/8th scale e-buggy racing! https://beachrc.com/assault-rc-precis... Future Upgrades: High-torque steering servo, metal servo horn, and a competition radio. Next stop? The Psycho Nitro Blast! Stay tuned to see if my fixes hold up and if we can "Pro-level" this buggy to survive one of the craziest races on the planet. Will I prevail, or will I be walking back to the pits? Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with your racing buddies! Let me know in the comments: Would you take an RTR to a big race? Peace! https://beachrc.com Buy the Apollo 2 eEvo here: https://beachrc.com/sworkz-apollo-ii-... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Track Arrival 1:30 Turning it on 3:00 First Run 4:00 First Race 5:00 Results 6:15 Second Run 7:00 Results 9:00 Next Track 12:00 Issues 13:00 Long Review