thanks guys..any input to this thread just improves it...I did forget to mention a few things that I guess I took fer granted people would know...its a good idea to put an inline fuel filter on your rc..granted there is a filter inside the tank, but a inline is added security...It is very important to put a failsafe on your rc aswell..you attach the failsafe to the thottle servo then plug the other end to the reciever..you want to adjust it to were with your transmitter on and reciever on it rolls freely...turn off the transmitter and it applies the brakes..some also apply the brakes when the reciever power source is weak...this helps to keep your rc running off on you..another tip is to use reciever hump pack cells...not only are these a bang for the buck (rechargable)..they are also better for jumping or bashing...the reason I say this is if AA battery gets loose in the reciever battery holder your failsafe doesnt help...if your rc is at wide open throttle when this happens thats were it going to stay...reciever hump packs are harder to jar to were your not getting good connection...but if you do run AA batteries I would suggest wrapping a rubber band around them to keep them in their holder