SD Kit vs Complete Build

[Avera]

Is it easy to assemble the kit and does it come with everything that is included in the ready built unit? Are there any build issues I need to be concerned with?

I am looking for the VII SD. I could use the savings for the speed controller.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

Andrew

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Is it easy to assemble the kit and does it come with everything that is included in the ready built unit? Are there any build issues I need to be concerned with?

I am looking for the VII SD. I could use the savings for the speed controller.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

Andrew

No, it's not easy.

It comes with everything the built-up unit has.

Plenty of issues!

You could also use the savings for a properly built up, tested, and reliable SD.

Don't be penny wise and pound foolish.

David

[Anuci]

That's about the best advice you're ever going to get. You will more than likely spend more time and aggravation asking for advice on how to correct this or that, once assembled and not working properly in one respect or another. Then again you could get lucky, but you've gotta ask yourself " do you feel lucky, well do ya! "

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

.... Punk!

[trout]

Dirty Harry, I love it!

To add to what Al said, if you assemble it yourself and break or crack something it may cost more to repair (certainly time wise). Avera, there are enough challenges in getting your sub to work than to heap additional issues on top. I have disassembled my wtc enough times that I am now much more comfortable with it and how it goes together, but it was pre-assembled first, so I had a working starting point. Since this is your first sub, get it assembled. Then down the road you can go for a kit, if you want.
Peace,
Tom

[alad61]

Yeah you need to heed the afore mentioned advice... Go the pre assembled unit. Much like Trout I had to partially disassemble my seaview sd... daunting to say the least. You might dave a few bucks but in the bigger scheme...??? If it is your first sub then converting & assembling will give you all the challenges you need. Besides get the sub together whilst saving for the esc because the sd is just a clear tube filled with amazing stuff that can't do anything without a sub to nest it in.

[Avera]

Thanks for the advice, that is what I wanted to hear.

Andrew