Thanks for the comments! As far as the tranny goes, I think I'll stick with the mechanical brake, screw the reverse. I may return the 3 speed, don't know. I guess I'll decide once it comes in. I realize it has little to no benefit with the brushless setup. Actually the increased rotating mass could be a detriment.

As far as choosing the MGM 22418 over the 16024, my thoughts are half one way half another. I think 6S will be plenty, and I like to have the room to run high capacity packs that may not be able to fit with more cells. The 22418 allows for more amp draw, the 16024 higher voltage. Given the size and weight I do think there will be a lot of amp draw, and the flightpower pack is capable. Even still I think its about the same. A few more cells would make it a bit faster, but at that point we are pushing against a lot of wind resistance and other factors. I may regret it in the future, but I'm going to stick with the 22418 for now.

The FLM Extended Arm kit is the one area where I see maybe I should have stuck with stock. I definately see the benefit of a wider wheelbase with the added length of the chassis and the increased speed. I coudl achieve similar results using wider offset wheels though. At least I know that FLM will replace this stuff for next to nothing should I destroy it.....

What wheel and tire combos are recommended. I know I am going to have to tape the tires. Any recommendations for something light yet not a dish? Maybe run the stock Savage X SS setup until I kill them. Even then I am going to have to go through removing them from the rim to tape them and then re-glue them.

Thanks!