[mikerobinson83]

i would go for a turnigy lipo from hobbyking, they are fairly cheap and a good quality infact almost all the 1/10th racers at my club have moved onto them.

i got a 5000mah 20c 2s delivered to my door for £20 as for hard case i dont bother and the rest of the club to my knowlage dont bother as long as your carefull they are safe enough if your that worried about it then make a hard case.