So, I hate derailing the topics setup here. It seems that anytime I post something ... someone has to debate it whether or not it has anything to do with the topic... or whether or not it has ANY relevance to R/C... so... I am starting this as an off-topic post so that those who enjoy debating me for things I say... they sure can. The rules for this topic is... feelings do not get hurt... let's keep it civil... I would rather not get this thread closed due to stupid people... so, let's stay ON-topic of OFF-topic debates... The first one... 2DMaxLST is arguing my "I have spent LESS than $30 on repairs" ... I have proven my case, however it is said that Warranty items... and removing parts are not acceptable to count as "free" in his book. So... in MY book... here is the break-down

Shock rod ends & shaft(2) - $1
Spur Gear (2) - $6
Front A-arm set (2) 1 free replacement ... one $6 from online source
Rear A-arm set (1) - $6 from online source
Reverse gear (optidrive sensor gear) Just took it out... - $0
Bent a turnbuckle (bent it back) - $0
PRO-1 rocker arm - Switched to LT's.. Free mod - $0
Rear Differential - Replaced by Traxxas - $0
EZ-Start case (landed upside down from 10 ft. high on asphalt) - $10

Now, let's do the math... 1+6+6+6+10= $29 ... which is UNDER $30

Somehow 2DMaxLST is getting $30... not sure how... now, according to HIS interpretation... Warranty items and removed parts do count towards the total... so... here we go... (we are assuming that since the person can't get warranty items nor remove their parts, they can't access the online stores and get the discounts... so we will take ALL repairs from the Traxxas part list and/or marketed price for the aftermarket parts)

Shock rod ends & shaft(2) - $11 (Rebuild kit as opposed to the individual parts)
Spur Gear (2) - $6
Front A-arm set (2) 1 free replacement ... one $6 from online source - $15
Rear A-arm set (1) - $7.50
Reverse gear (optidrive sensor gear) Just took it out... - $12.50 (Forward Only Conversion)
Bent a turnbuckle (bent it back) - $10
PRO-1 rocker arm - Switched to LT's.. Free mod - $8
Rear Differential - Replaced by Traxxas - Gearset - $12 Oil - $7.50 Housing - $4 = $23.50
EZ-Start case (landed upside down from 10 ft. high on asphalt) - $7.50 (maybe I was wrong on that one before... )
RB Concepts TM323 - $300 from Sigma Trading... cheaper elsewhere... since 2DMaxLST claims that my 2.5r was replaced because it was worn out...

Total - $401 ... so.. if that makes you happy, then fine... however that's not how much I've spent... I think I miscalculated the EZ-start case in the first example... so, take off 2.50... so instead of $29, it would be $26.50