get a hardcore racing chassis and shock towers and front tube mounts. then get new era Ti front tubes. then buy all RPM products. Dump MIP Cvd's Get Ti turnbuckles screws a Non-pullstart engine lightweight tires and rims. light reciever and servos. a zero-maintence steering setup. Ti linkage balls. ball bearings throught. That and even drilling a few holes in the chassis will help even though i dont cause i dont need more dirt in my RC10GT[8D]