if u can order the new 'kp designs' mark 3 hydro-brakes for your front end go for it thats my next buy for my MB and i can't wait its the best r/c i've ever owned i've been into r/c since 83' so u can imagine what i have seen come and go. also have a good look at some tuned pipes especially the new lauterbacher one. don't forget your all important failsafe. also order 1 or 2 spare spark plugs u just don't know when u need 'em. my transmission is all metal now as well. try and buy the new alloy wheelie-bar on rc-caronline that address ain't right but u know which site i mean? let me know if u don't i will find ya' de link.