Throwing this out there- my local track runs a stock slash class. What do you think about that?

thats definetly the cheapest route, get a lipo and gear it up for 30mph

I think thats what I would do. I like the Slashes and if they have a descent class for them, thats even better, but if you deside to get a 4wd buggy or a 2wd, but there is a guy on Tech selling both a D4 and a XXX CR. Both for pretty good prices, especially the CR. Heres the link: http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...obby-sale.html

Yeah, if I do this though, I want a new kit. Not sure why, just my preference. Slash class is looking great for me. Here is the rules for the class at my track:
http://www.jimmybabcock.com/Slash%20Rules.htm
Says I can run a 2s lipo, gear at whatever, use alum shock caps.... etc....

That kinda sucks. That limits you ALOT.

yea $200 for the truck and get you a good lipo for a $100 or so, fill the diff and put the aluminum shocks caps on and your in business

does it have to be a slash...because AE came out with a truck similiar to the slash called AE SC10.
i like the way these short course trucks look, but my friend has one with a vxl system and completly stock...it handles like crap.
its very swiggly..hard to explain. and it rolls all the time, even more than my emaxx. you definetly need to tweak the suspension, and more.