1/5th planning. Redcat Rampage & what ESC/motor/LiPo combo?

[Marvin]

Are any parts worth upgrading? I read around a bit on the official forums and it looks like the wheel bearings are weak, is it a necessity to get the 7075rc oversized hubs?

As for powertrain, looks like a 1717 on 6S on a MMM is the way to go. Are you using mech brakes or ESC brakes? Also, would using a BEC be worth it to relieve some strain from the MMM or is it reliable enough?

As for using the Baja wheels/tyres, do you mean the buggies' or trucks'? Only the rear 5B tyres are a bit wide surely?

One other question pertaining to layout. As standard the motor/electrics are up front and the batteries further back as saddles. Does this produce a good balance, or would turning the centre transmission around and running like an 1/8th buggy with the electrics down one side and the batteries down the other work better?

Oh, and the stock motor mount comes into criticism due to the lack of gearing options available, is this an issue with the 1717?

Edit: Also, I've been looking around for the 1717 - they seem pretty hard to come by as they're discontinued. I know it's the same motor in the XO-1, but Traxxas aren't huge in the UK, where in the US that'll ship to the UK?