I looked at the Graupner Shark. I don't think it would cost much more than $200 with all of the parts. I know I can't afford anything else (maybe the Akula). I don't care much about lack of space since I'm not adding a ballasts system.

About the parts... I don't really know what would be good. I'm thinking of getting [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGZX1&P=ML]this speed control[/link]...

I don't know what drive unit to get. Any suggestions?
About the batteries: I can't find a 6-cell 7.2V 1200mAh pack. Is 1500mAh ok?

I'm hopeless

thanks