Sorry in my opinion an Associated TC-3 does not compare to V1RRR. What I am trying to do is make him aware of his options. You can up grade the TC-3 but in all honesty it is never going to be able to compete against the Serpents , Mugens or V1RRR's. In my opinion he would be better off selling that TC-3 and using that money to purchase a V1rrr but thats just my opinion. What he decides to do is really up to him.