[reno911]

I hate to open the can of worms but maybe look at getting some higher quality packs, like Hyperion. From what I have seen and read, lipos go from room temp to to close to hot after a speed run at high gearing. So the better the pack the better the chance of reaching a high speed.

I agree with ridding yourself of all the bling, it is unnecessary and adds weight. The lighter the buggy the less energy needed to push the car to higher speeds. Maybe look into graphite parts and unnecessary parts like a rx box or the plastic case on the mmm. As I have said I have always thought of building a speedster, so my head is chopped full of ideas.