[squeeforever]

Ok, personally I would go with a relatively inexpensive setup if your gonna race. Stuff like UE is nice, but if you can't justify spending $500 on there suspension, I don't blame you. I would personally go with either RPM 3.3 arms, Revo 3.3 sliders, and 3.3 knuckles, or I would go with the Integy Type 3 Pro suspension with UE 6mm CVD's. If you go with a 3.3 setup, go with the RD Racing knuckles and 8mm axle kit. It is by far the best thing to get. I like the Integy (UE Racer-X knock-off) because of the Tru-Trac rear suspension design (no rear turnbuckles). It makes for less things to break, easier to adjust, etc. Fastlane Machine aluminum shock towers are a good investment as well. They have 20 mounting positions (instead of 3 like the stockers) and have holes for a 1/8th scale buggy wing on the rear tower. Obviously, a wing will make it more stable at high speeds and fly better, plus they just look sick! Also, brushless is definately the way to go. I would choose a Neu 1515 motor. That much I can recommend, but the rest will depend on the cell count. Personally, I would go with LiPo to start off. It will be cheaper in the long run than to switch. If you do go LiPo, go with a nice 5S setup. Also, I would also recommend the Gorillamaxx G2 carbon fiber chassis (like Gorillamaxx360 recommended). That with a RC-Monster slipperential and FLM bulks is a nice setup. As for the bulks, it will depend on whether you get CVD's or sliders. If you get sliders, Combo bulks are the only way you can go. If CVD's, definately get the Hybrids. The Hybrids use 1/8th scale gears (MUCH stronger). The Combos use stock gears. The benifits of 1/8th scale gears are, A. there ALOT stronger B. they can be tuned with oil for different effects and C. they require little maintnance.

You guys are getting lazy on me :p.