Yea I have gotten very lucky, and mostly from reading here on RCM and researching through all of the threads. I started out with a stock E-Maxx and got the Integy hopups first. Then when I got on here and began learning what was really available I took a different path in my quest for the ultimate R/C Monster Truck. In teh engineering field you learn to search out the weak points and find a way to elimnate them. In the end giving you a product that is unbreakable ("Bulletproof"). That has been my goal. This hobby is definately not cheap by any means, but if you look steadily and keep your eyes open and don't get in too much of a hurry you can realized your goal without braking the bank. Although after just a few years I have already spent nearly $20K just getting setup for these four trucks. I just want my kids to see and feel the difference between a toy (RPM & Integy) and true quality R/C gear (UE & FLM). This hobby and this site RCM are just a blast to be a part of. I am having a lot of fun just building these trucks & reading about the experiences of our fellow RCM borthers. I am excited about getting the hang of racing some where down the line, but for now I am just learning the mechanics & electronics of the hobby and this is fun as hell for me. Thank you for shring your kind words as well Jordan. There are a lot of really good people here and I am proud to be a part of the gang. I just need to know where I can get one of those monkey butlers to clean up after me.
