RE: bent chassis
JD - my MT has been bent 4 times from a couple of collisions and nose first jumps - I have straightened mine each time and dont beleive I have done any damage - also check the 4mm bolt at the front of the radio tray on the servo saver - I have bent this 4 times and replaced it - when you take the bent bolt out you will see how much things are bent - I take the radio gear out and put the car on a brick with the bend on the edge and my foot in where the radio gear sits and then give it short sharp push to get it back to where it belongs....thats what I do anyway........ . I am also far to rough on this car - I am learing with it and will upgrade when I know what I am doing.....Simon.