yeah, you'll probally need some VXL spec tranny parts diff and idler gear specifically, if you don't allready have FULL ball bearings not just in the tranny, get them, for a batter most will say just go lipo, if its in your budget get one and a good charger for it, if not, www.cheapbatterypacks.com (get the packs upgraded) and http://www.promatchracing.com/, both are good NIHM packs, i'd go for at least 4200mha but the more the better and the closer they're balanced the better, for a BL sytem idk what your price range is but a lot of people with say sidewinder with VXL motor, i'm gunna say the sidewinder 4600 combo or a novak havoc with a 8.5 or so all these BL setups are no more than $160

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