i like that - yes, good advice dr. rene
i definitely agree to try and get something that can be as tough as possible in stock form - and hopefully have a truck that handles/corners well too, but most importantly be super tough. while the new emaxx is still a rather outdated machine (IMO), it sounds like it'll fit the durability bill. those 3.3 sliders still worry me, but even if they can last a few months before needing to be replaced, it'll be much cheaper than the SM ever was. the LMT on 5s a123 packs should be able to test the durability well.
i cleaned the SM up thoroughly yesterday, and she's boxed and ready to go out tomorrow morning. i think the post office employee will have to pry it from my fingers to ship it out... i love that truck, but i think it's the best decision. i got really good money for it - who knows if that would've happened in a year or more if i waited.