I never bought a short course.Don't really know much about any of them.I would like to scratch build,I don't like rtr.I like to know it was done right & well I like wrenching.Or kit if it is really worth it.Will probably use it strictly for racing.
Here is a few I been looking at,the most popular ones I believe.
Slash 4x4
http://traxxas.com/products/models/e...timate-details
Slayer 4x4(would do a electric conversion)
http://traxxas.com/products/models/n...07slayerpro4x4
Team losi TEN-SCTE
http://losi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0127
Team associated SC10 4x4
http://teamassociated.com/cars_and_trucks/SC10_4x4/Kit/
Team durango DESC410R
http://www.team-durango.com/race-cars/desc410r/