Hi folks.. haven't been to this forum in a while.. sorry for the delay
part4a:
1. I cut the battery springs that connect the cells at the rear of the car and wired the battery holder in between the 2 original batteries.
2. No, not really but I haven't had time or money to really try and change it.
I need a new esc and possibly a motor to really find out the potential this little car holds (if any

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was ist los:
The Rx is a Hitec Gem series 2ch micro receiver (AM27) I picked up at my LSH.
Seems very similar in appearance to a Hitec shredder I've seen used a lot.
usagi:
I think it is GS400, it's meant for aeroplanes and is supposed to have brakes, not reverse. I haven't been able to find any brakes as the mini-X skids to a halt the instant I lift the throttle.