I'm a BL newb, Help!

[squeeforever]

Well, I would go for a XL size motor. 7 or 8XL depending on what kind of speeds you want. that with a Warrior 9920 or a Quark 125 would be a great setup. As for upgrades, a high torque metal gear servo is one major thing. That and cvds, steel idlers and a Strobe slipper should hold up well. You will however need diff upgrades eventually. Aluminum cups and cases should hold well however, the FLM hybrid system with Hot Bodies Lightning diffs would be indestructable. They would be a little more expensive but you wouldn't be buying anything twice.