I say a sportmaxx, not too big, not too small, 2wd, simple, light, durable, humangus hop-up potential, ground clearence. I have one with RPM short arms all around (shorter=more durable, less leverage on the bulks), towers, bulkhead braces, XTM CVD's, a custom chassis layout, all kinds of stuff. Here's a pic of it I took while I was building it
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/18...600x600Q85.jpg

I have an all FLM EXT chassis Pede, with the Mamba 5700 and I spend more time picking it up off it's back and I'm really tired of it. I didn't really notice that much more stability than the VXL stock pede that I am always picking up off it's back also.

Im NOT buying a maxx, I DID want one, but after all the upgrades to make it NEU worthy, not worth it, and nitro is my hate so no

dad, if you say that, I think you need to set some stuff on the esc, your the only person I have ever heard say that