nitro, hpi is replacing the original chassis for free. not news here. i've had a Rush since they came out.........
in 2001.

the 12RSS, if it's the correct one i'm thinking of, is an oily leaky blah blah blah.

hard starts when hot usually indicates a worn out piston/sleeve

and it's been a popular truck everywhere else in the world, just not here because the Losi, AE, and Mugen trucks are overall better packages for about the same price. (simply MHO, no flaming necessary)