ORIGINAL: golfmonke

Here is my current thinking in terms of parts:

Twin Force Truck Kit - $200 shipped from TowerHobbies

Servo - Either Airtronics 94358 ($100) or Hitec 645 or 945 ($40 -$75)

Radio - Airtronics MX3 ($99) or Futaba 2PL ($75)

BL Motor (optional) - Hacker B50 10L - $199

ESC - Novak Super Duty $150 or (Warrior 99amp - $199 or Schulze 18.97 - $350 if BL)

Batteries - 6 cell BB 1.16-1.17 unmatched packs - $75(pair) x 3 ($225)
7 cell BB 1.16-1.17 unmatched packs - $110(pair) x 3 ($330)

Charger - Duratrax Intellipeak - $75

TOTAL (Brushed w/stock motors) = $885 - $990
TOTAL (Brushless ) = $1125 - $1380

prices depending on battery pack sizes and ESC chosen for BL

What do you guys think?
Any other recommendations for current parts?
Any recommendations for additional parts?
Should I go straight to Brushless?