All I have to say is this thing is CRAZY! I'm pretty much done with the break-in, but I'm still going to take it easy (ya right!) for a few more tanks. I took my time with it and got everything adjusted nicely, aside from the HSN, seeing I didn't really get on it. I did a few full throttles, but just for short sprints. My neighbors were really into it. They were all saying how cool and crazy it is. Wait till I get on it, and rip up their yards! LoL

I didn't realize how quickly this baby would blow through fuel, AND eat batteries! I guess the fuel issue isn't that bad, seeing I'm really enjoying myself while burning it up. I get Traxxas Top Fuel 20% nitro at my LHS for $29.99 (10% nitro is only $15, but I don't think I should use less than 20%), which seems a bit steep, but like I said, it's great fun. I also replaced the stock plug with an O.S. A3. I'm up in Massachusetts, so that's perfect for this time of year seeing it's getting a bit chilly. The dude at Redcat Racing support said an O.S. #8 would be perfect for like 75-85 degrees.

I am going to pick up a couple sets of NiMh batts for the car. All that servo action does a number on batts. She got away from me once at pretty good speed. Fortunately I was able to turn the wheels in time to make it spin out of control rather than hit the rock wall it just missed! There's not much strain on the batts in the transmitter. What do you guys do/recommend for batts?

Any other comments or suggestions for a brand-newbie would be great. I've been reading articles and forums on this site for over a week before I even got the truck, so I think I have a grasp on most stuff. Just let me know if there's any surprises I should expect from this beast! LoL


Brandon