Since you're not a NOOB (just a drift NOOB), I wouldn't recommend a TT01. Clearly you have enough money to support your habit. The TT01 is inexpensive and teaches you how to build. I don't think you need that. I'd go up a bit with a Team Associated Chassis or (dare I say it) even a Yokomo. If you've been into racing for awhile, you'll notice the diff in chassis balance and Yok is in the top percentile on that. I've HEARD the TA03F is like king, but I don't know from experience. Plus, you being American, we don't seem to have too much support for it.