thanks, the PCB layouts are identical to that of TOMy's (which is great for mods, helps me out laods so i can practice on cheaper cars) so i think i'll see if a third battery helps(so just add another AA in series to the controller?) and kwikbb can you explain what you mean by crip cap (cirppling capacitor), cuz i checked in the controller and there was nothing.........but you were saying there may be one on the cars PCB?