Newbie here, ?'s about what to buy.

[Procharged5.0]

I'll second most of what Gmaxx360 said.

Most of the integy product is marginal at best. NEVER buy the Integy bulkheads. Saltine crackers posess more strength! Lose the aluminum bumpers & body posts (I can tell you from personal experience they will do more harm than good)

The Mamba maxx and 8XL are a good combo on 12 cells or 4S Li-Po. Get the Quark or Warrior 9920 if you plan to run a greater number of cells. If your budget allows the Lehner 1940-8 and the Neu 1515/1Y are excellent motors that run cooler, offer better durability and more efficiency.

The G-Maxx chassis is a great choice. You'll love it.