I have noticed that the clutch bearings don't last too long my self! The only thing I can think of is that maybe the play isn't correct from the factory for the clutch bell! Make sure when you put it back together that you put the right amount of shims in it to have about .060 thousands end play! Also The high torque steering servo will kill a battery! I wouls suggest charging the battery after every race, or if you are just using it as a beater then I would charge them about every 2 or three tanks! I still havn't broke anything yet. This past weekend we had a practice day on friday and I had a tie rod come off but all I did was stnap it back on and it has been fine ever since. I have bent one screw that holds the top of the shock to the shock tower but I was able to straighten it and keep racing!