Originally Posted by B3nno810

"the running stints the shroud can be unzipped to allow ESC and motor to cool quicker", there is a reason racers dont use them. They cause heat to stay trapped, and also gets in the way if you need to rip battery leads off quickly due to a melt down... they arent needed on the track at any point. each to their own though.

That would very much be the case, you dont need alloy cases. It will be due to conditions. A track is not loose sand, so you want have the same issues.

Race grade gear generally doesnt need all the extra alloy bling that bashers need. Its added weight, cost removes a failure point if required. Everything requires a weak point to prevent a more expensive failure. Hence why you dont run alloy arms, as it transfers shock as opposed to absorbs. Best option is to get the kit, keep it stock, and see what you actually need after racing it. If youre going the Tekno, fuel tubing (ditch the stock ones, and dont bother with the m2c ones), delrin shock cartridge set and updated spring perches.

With the Tekno and Xray gear, theyre known for their durability and ability to take a beating and keep going. And thats box stock.