not exactly a banger, but a valid attempt to run a mediocre car from 1998. this was my first hobby grade RC. i bought it back in April 1998. back when it was normal to buy a kit that came with plastic bushings, a silver can motor and mechanical speed control. im surprised it came with oil filled shocks. it hasn't come very far sense then. it's gone through a few brushed motors (currently equipped with a Tamiya Sport Tuned), a few electric speed controls (currently a Hobbywing Quicrun 1060), now has bearings, and a gearbox made up of ultima/optima parts. but the performance and mainly durability still aren't great.