Rummy i agree with flyin. Forget the redcat. I like yourself was in the same boat and did my research on the redcat. I found time and time again that they break too often. I ended up buying the Aarma Granit BLS. I really like it but would have bought the BLX version if i could have afforded it. Its super tough. Iv seen videos on youtube of people just abusing the crap out of there granites and they keep on going!! Bad thing about Aarma is that there are no aftermarket parts. Only the ones supplied by Arrma. Thats not a terrible thing just something to keep in mind. The blx motor and esc is more than enough to keep you happy for a while. Once your ready to go faster buy a 2s lipo. If thats not enough, the blx runs 3s lipos as well. Hope this helps!!