ORIGINAL: xtremraptor
first things i would do with $400...
RPM arms.............$55
OS .18 TM............$220
FOC.....................$12
Hitec 645 servo...........$35 (steering)
Hitec 925 coreless.......$73 (throttle .08 @ 60)
P2 rockers............$11
all from tower. comes to just over $400 not including shipping. just my $.02
Although we disagree on motor choice.. sounds good to me.