hakmazter
Thanks for the advice. I have a few hobby shops in the area, but I actually dont think they ultimately will have what I need if I really get into this. Plenty to start, however.
Mail order is not an issue. I mail order plenty of other items for my home and business, so I can be patient.
For starters, my goal is to learn and have fun and eventually be competitive, but that is down the road. For now, I just need that good jumping off point and to get a toolbox for my car together. I figure it will be a good year of tinkering and purchasing before I consider any type of competitive racing. And in about a year, I will have a budget that will allow me to seek out the very best.