ORIGINAL: Kemo
get rid of that pile of junk engine. Get a quality radio, better servos, hardware, tires, wheels, shocks, RPM suspension arms and a decent exhaust system.
Sounds like he should just get a new truck!! But it seems like everyones G/friend is getting into the hobby, mine adopted one of my RS4's and i painted a Honda Civic body for her...it's purple with stars....(secretly i like it

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