CRT.5 build - would opinions on my setup choices

[VintageMA]

Yeah - I see that - that's kinda a pain in the butt with different types of wheels - I can't really see using the ones with the cross-pins.

Probably going to put all the nitro stuff that came in the kit up for sale on e-bay (just the muffler piece alone is $50 online) so that'll make up for some of the expense on other parts.

Here's a few pics of what I've done so far. The motor mount isn't great (just some L-arms from Home Depot cut to fit along with velcro tape and velcro straps - but seems to be holding well for some trial runs) - I just don't have the tools or the skilz to do some of the sweet work some of the guys here do.

Buggy seems to be running okay. A few initial thoughts
- the shocks seem very soft, I wonder where I can get some replacements that are a little firmer and the right size.
- I started with a 13T pinion and the motor was running pretty warm but the ESC was cool - I'll try to gear up a little to even that out.
-max Amp draw was recording right about 50A using a 3S lipo pack (still haven't gotten the replacement A123 charger yet)
- I need an antenna mount because it's just hanging loose right now

Pluses - I am very impressed with this buggy for $250. I could easily see this little guy put my LST2 on the shelf for a while.

With Mike's motor mount the whole project was made very easy.

I want to use a plastic spur gear - but I think I'll wait to see if Mike ever has one just for this buggy - I don't want to drill too many holes in the chasis.