First of all Welcome,
here is a other forum where we hang out!! http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=183

First things First. get rid off the stock tires. an buy some GRP or PMT tires slicks or threaded . A compound is the softest.
then change you steering linkage ad a steering damper (shock) change the plastic triplets in to aluminum.
i think e-hobbies has clear bodies.

regards Ronald