Well, a 30 Mile one way trip to the LHS (Hobby Town) was a waste of time and gas money and the next closest is about seventy miles.
They didn't have or stock a sensor wire and can't order one because they have been discontinued. The link hardware required to download/install the newest firmware has also been discontinued. Apparently the whole 1/10 Xcelorin line has been discontinued and only the 1/36 stuff is still available but soon to be discontinued as well.
I would really appreciate it if somebody has an extra laying around, and I suppose I will need the Program Card and Link Hardware too. Off to make a post in the Want Ads.