Thanks for answering, i am thinking about chassis braces and yes, mine does take ages to go into reverse but is fautless in all othr areas. I am also rely pleased with the durability, as i bash mine.
i can also just abut fit my 2x 2c batteries in one on top of the other, so dont need a bigger holder.
Also, does anyone race these? i probably never will but am interested. And i think i might save for a brushless system (by the way, what model is the stock esc and what motor kv is it rated too?) and another thing on my list is a motor heatsink after managing to solder adaptors for my 3c batteries.
PS. where can you get alloy chassis braces?