Thanks for your reply,

The site is all in Japanese, but it doesnt say anything about the bits in it. I was hoping I could get some feedback from members just from the pictures.
I`m gonna print off that page and ask around at a race meet on sunday, and try to get to know some local racers. I too would prefer the upgraded, but just want to know
it`s not filled out with rubbish. Looks good though.

As for the grasshopper its a complete package. worksout at just over a $100 us. will need a quicker charger and extra battery.
Thanks for the link to nitrorcx. I`m basically going to stick with Tamiya, being in Japan the parts are easier to obtain and cheaper
than imported gear.

cheers.