I had a Hyper 7 as my first 1/8 scale. I did the econversion my self. I honestly think it is the most durable rc I have ever had. I beat the crap out of it on my friends mx track and raced it. I spent an entire battery trying to make a double on there track. It was about an 8 ft tall take off and 50 feet long. I crashed more than I made it. I didnt break a thing though. It never was a superb racer but as a basher it was great. Parts are also cheap.