RE: gst durabillity
the genesis has gone through some transformation. i removed the upper shock to get a lower stance, the mtm brake system to stop better and i also added the throttle return spring( yours gst should come with one). the omly thing i would recomend to do to yours is put a rubber boot cover on the f/r lever and use rubber cement or something as strong change the location of the on and off switch and the batt pack, one puddle jump and its all over mine is on top of the reciever cover. other than that its a great solid truck, its like having a savage on steiroids[sm=wink_smile.gif].