Thanks, XT.

each gallery, was a different day. (due to awaiting parts to arrive via delivery)

Well, once I added the wheels/tires, and the 12mm to 17mm adapters* I saw a huge handling difference. It no longer wanted to flip backwards or pop a wheelie. And to me, is faster.

(needed those since 1/8 scale buggy wheels require a 17mm hex, where the default ones on the EQ8E are 12 mm)

So, since you are doig the sam but making yours an Aftershock 8e, you are in for some good times.