if you are thinking about racing at all, i would get a kyosho 7.5. not the kanai edition, you can get a brand new one for like $450, or a used one on ebay loaded pretty cheap. If you are at a track it is much easier to find kyosho parts. you might look at the hot bodies lightning pro, it is just about a carbon copy of the kyosho, many parts are interchangeable. it's only like $350 with an engine i believe