I probably should have got a Traxxas E-Revo to start out with. After talking to the guys at the RC shop and comparing notes combined with the experience I have had from the Caldera, I might have had less frustration with the Traxxas. Traxxas parts are sold damn near everywhere, redcat is not. Aluminum parts for the Traxxas cost less than the Redcat. Redcat has minimal upgrading capabilities because Redcat doesn't make much for it. Not to mention, both steering knuckles have busted because the screw threads are too fine for a load bearing component. Also, the Traxxas has a better frame compared to the Caldera (which is a thick piece of plastic with a central aluminum member that extends from the front to the back) which has no real support. Torque on the Caldera body lifts the tire about four to five inches - essentially making it a three wheel drive in turns and losing steering traction so the truck spins out or flips.

The Caldera 10E has quite a bit of punch for the money ($250) but now it will cost me $200 plus to fix the issues I have had with the truck. You might be better getting an E-Revo. Just my thoughts though. I've only been doing this since August.

I'm actually thinking about moving up to 1/8 Nitro. I've got my eye on a beautiful Losi.