Hi there..
Just to back up a few of the reply's on here and to answer your concern ref Carbon parts breaking, I drove a B44 last year and did not break one carbon piece and I ran alot, inc a great deal of time on a dirt 1/8th track..
The only issue from standard was poor manufacture of the front wishbones, but the issue has now been corrected by Associated and to be fair at around £5 a pair they didnt really break the bank anyway..
Straight out of the box I was competative and regualry achieveing A Final podiums, The only thing as you mentioned in your original thread is that the car takes saddle packes which I see you were not keen on..
Many of the top manufacturers make Lipo saddles packs have a look out for TrackPower, I find them to be very consistent but there are many more.
What I would say when you are considering your purchase is to check the approved listings on the BRCA website because you will need to comply should you wish to race in any major events, plus it will save you shelling out again in the future..
Also parts are very much available, never had much problems obtaining any there are loads of good modelshops either online or trackside depending on your local club who will be able to help you out in that respect..
Because of where I live I have generally used Microtech (
www.microtechracing.com)they generally stock most parts for the B44, but also see DMS Racing (
www.dms-racing.com) they also list nearly every part..
I have just switched to the Schumacher CAT SX and the only reason is because as a boy I drove pretty much the whole family of CAT's, plus it was nice and shiney !!
Hope that Helps
Lee