[DrKnow65]

Flip the batteries over so the leads come out twards the front of the car. Take on ohme meter and make sure none of the motor leads are grounding to the can. Get a plastic gear for the center diff. Ditch the reciever pack and pick up a Castle Creations UBEC. Eliminate any loops in the radio/servo wires (loops are bad!) fold the wires back and forth (stacked) and then secure with a small wire tie.

Get the layout exactly how you want it, then eliminate any and all extra wire length.