[Arct1k]

The maxamps 5000s fit fine on a stock chassis... the 9L will give you more torque than a MM.

I'd just pick up a sidewinder ESC or just steal the combo from the rustler - you won't use it much after the CRT.5 anyway.

2.2 works fine - personally I like the traxxas 2.8s. I think for body clearance I think you need the offset - so you can still use the tires just need to swap them to front wheels...