friend wants to start RC what to buy?

[gtxracer]

Revo is good with a brushless setup or a 18 TM. The 3.3 isn't bad, just lacks some torque unless tuned perfectly.

The last two MGTs I had were the original AE .21. Both of them were broken in by me, both of them ran like they were meant to be started once, tuned once, and then refueled again and again - because that's what I did with mine. The one I have waiting for me is a 4.6 and should be plenty of power. I'm looking to get a 2nd one for the girlfriend instead of PinkVo since it's just easier to fuel up and go. These trucks are pretty stout too, not to mention easy to work on. Oh, and these trucks can handle any engine. They're throwing in .50s from the factory with the MGT 8.0. He won't be dissappointed with it!

All the electronics come out with a few screws, then you can just blast it with some cleaner. I'm gonna keep mine fairly stock, only upgrades will be for strenghts or cool factor.