I've had no problems with my red one and love it. Tho I bought it new and the only upgrades have been bearings, threaded axles and alloy wheel nuts. I also loosened the gear case a little which freed up the diff a bit and got some losi 2s lipos. I don't think the red one will go brushless. When the stock motor goes I'll get the Atomic BB II. And when I afford it, the red DT's alloy theme will be titanium and red.