I'm in to cars as well. I have an evo X for daily.
You'll need
2 channel Radio and rx
standard servo
Brushless speed controler
Brushless motor
Pinion gear
Body
You might be better off getting the HPI RTR like this one
http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/106149/
There is a company called exotek that makes aftermarket chassis upgrades if you want to go for a full CF bling setup later on down the road
