Tim Potter: know what you mean...see the Corally 12X forum...somewhere it states that they are releasing the new kits with revised front ends, like the Associated style. Also, the 12X does have the aluminum arms, which would probably hold up nicely after any crash...not that you need it- I have seen you drive and you're the best in South Florida as far as i'm concerned. The only issues I worry about is the Fiberglass t-bar. Hopefully that wont snap like a twig, like Associated L4's. BUt the rest of the car looks like the best 12 scale to hit the market, yet. No upgrades needed with this kit, i belive. THe only problem is that will they work well on asphalt! We run on asphalt here in south florida and need kits that will work on asphalt as well as in carpet. Has anyone seen a 12X on asphalt? How did it do?