[RC-Monster Mike]

The GA bulks are very heavy. The VBS is very similar in weight to the stock diffs/bulks. Also, your truck is wearing bumpers and a wing, which is close to 1/2 pound. The 40 series tires may be a bit heavier than a modified bowtie or trinity Bokar(on better wheels), and the new crimefighters will be nice and light as well. The single speed tranny saves another couple ounces(especially including the servo). The Racer x suspension is only an ounce or so heavier than the stock suspension, so this is a worthwhile upgrade for sure. I also run the Lehner basic xl motor, which is around 4 or more ounces lighter than the Feidao "L". It all adds up, little by little. My truck is a little over 8 pounds, but it is closer to 8 pounds than 9 pounds. Also, even with 12 cells, I have 3/4 of a pound less weight in batteries alone. If you went to a lighter bulkhead(or VBS), lighter wheels and tires, Lipo batteries and removed the bumpers and wing, your truck would be way over a pound lighter and get longer runtimes with less stress on the parts. 10.5 pounds on a full aluminum race truck with all the trimmings isn't all that bad in the first place. You also have a receiver pack, which is almost a 1/4 pound of extra weight.