TIPS:

-break in your diff. once assebled in the car put on the rear wheels, hold one of them and accelerate gently and do the same for the other side. tighten slightly the diff then repeat. do this around 3 times tightening each time

-buy batteries from Greg, they are cheap and good

-drive a good car when you can, and try and buy one as quickly as possible. this way you will learn how to set it up. buy good brands also, not old crappy things if you have been racing for at least 1 year or more.

-always have good quality tools

-go brushless if you want to race mod

-figure out the meaning of life before you die