[junkman]

A couple of those I can answer. I have 2 a pe and a rtr. I normally don't treat my stuff like crap, but I had sold the rtr to someone who beat the crap out of it, then bought it back cheap, so I have continued to beat on it, no maintenance whatsoever, plug a pack in and bash. The stock gears are 32p. The only thing broken so far is 1 rear hub carrier, and a couple popped off shock caps. I havn't had any problems with the axles everyone was breaking, although a couple have a little wobble to them. They don't run too bad in stock form on 3s, they might could use a little more top end, I have been lazy and havn't messed with the gearing but I couldn't see really wanting to take away from any of the bottom end it has. It does get pretty hot, but havn't burnt anything up with beating on it for a solid 25 minutes or so. I said in the other post I think running a blitz body has had a lot to do with the durability. The body is big, and covers over the wheels well so when it goes cartwheeling down the road, or landing from a 15ft fall on its lid it has walked away. I can't really comment on how the diffs would hold up with more power, but when you consider the small tires and lack of traction, I don't see you having much problem with it. I know your pain with revo diffs. The hexes are only 12mm but havn't stripped any yet. In my opinion it is a helluva basher, it is nice to have something to beat on rain or shine, minimal wrenching. I have kicked around putting a little taller tires on it to gain a little more ground clearance but thats about it.