LOL

tires, ...there are about 3 or 4 types all Tamiya pre-mounted ...basically its the S-grips and Slicks (in A and B compound) that are allowed. In my M05L I run Slicks in front and s-grips in rear. I find the S-grips give a bit of grip and prevent my car from sliding out.

thanks for the info on the shocks, -i'll be referring to that during the build for sure.
I am now thinking that the basic kits may be less expensive than buying everything in pieces. -after I priced it all out. W/ the kit i'll get a body and can sell the ESC. I just hate not using 1/2 the kit (as i'll be upgrading most of it from the get go).

...k, stay tuned, i'll post photos and document my build.