o.k got my mind set on a speed control. but i still need help with a motor, i'm looking for a balance between lots of speed and torque. here are the two i am looking at now.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJZM8&P=M
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKFF3&P=ML
thanks for all of your help.