Prettyboy yes this is true about the rods they are the same. If you need to run in the meantime use Grizz's fuel tube rings. No I havent ran at Hobby hut but a friend of mine does Doug, I will get over there sooner or later. I frequent Oakhillrcspeedway and hitothers not too far away either direction Medina ect. PM me I got some stuff to talk to you about.