Originally Posted by
TheEarlyWorm
any recommendations for a lipo battery charger?
Accucel 6 from hobbyking. You'll need at least a 6 amp power supply as well.
Get turnigy nanotech lipos and your motor/esc from there too. The best esc is the X car 120 and the Trackstar gen2 120.
As far as tools go you'll want a good set of hex wrenches for sure. Car stand, solder iron/station, nut drivers and many many more as you go.