This is my first rc build in decades! haven't played with electrics since 1991 so I am learning new electronics and batteries. This Gmade is mostly stock and is a ball to play with in the yard. looking forward to some changes but wanted to run it stock for a while. It always seems more rewarding to run stock a while and then start modifying. Oh and the secret to the shocks is to use a regular 8mm wrench and a good bench vise. use the back side of the supplied plastic wrench to hold the downward pressure on the piston while using the full size 8mm to turn the shock nut. I think most people aren't getting the cartridge tight enough with that total excuse for a wrench that grade supplies.