I have to agree with you there,the internet is very useful.I race 1/8th nitro buggy,and with it being a Kyosho,very few shops have a stock of the parts that you usually require.However there is a great ebay shop that does carry quite a few parts that have helped me out more times than I care to remember,Greetwell Models.Their turnround is terrific,usually within 2 days,and their prices are extremely competative,a lot less than if you had to buy from Kyosho themselves.Highly recommended.