Brimauster
I had smae perspective. then I learnt that Tamiya tank and cheap one, say HL are different aninals. Tamiya one is very educational, really make you learn how to build good rc tank. that is why I said do not waist your money on HL in other post.
Or at least take your HL and go to some local rc tank club and compare with tamiya one if some one have. and see which one make more sense to you.
HL suspension is even wrong. do not metion all soft details.
Just my 2 cents, you can check my site, there are some pictures of the details of amiya tank, tomsrctanks.com. once you own one, you will love it.

tom