update: i bought the redcat volcano exp pro. and a lipo battery. this thing is fast and sweet.  knock on wood so far no issues. ran it 3 times on the battery is came with. truck does maybe 20mph for 10-15 minutes.  i bought a gen 5000mah 50c lipo battery and this truck flies! if i punch it on the take off. the truck will end up up side down, now i will be buying a traxxis next. for myself. but that will be next year.