It is a combo of driveing but definately not bad luck... I used to think that way, but I now know its mostly set-up... Your problem bootmachine is the Y piece.. If you get the new one, its much stronger.. I got that advice from Andy or Mike at Cen... Thats what they recommended for their racing trucks... Like I said, Mine don't break anymore... and besides... Do you think you drive any different than anyone else... You should see some of the stuff I do to mine... 50 mph passes followed by full brakes.. donuts and drifting... If I can do it, I do... not to mention all the crashing...