wow!... I have to digest all that info :P
I didn't really get the point about buying from HK. You are buying it cheaper or more expensive from there? I've got my Mad Rat for about...67€ with shipping, from here. Well.....much cheaper I couldn't buy it I guess, so it doesn't really matter. I am happy with it anyway
I am STILL waiting for my bearings
) Otherwise, the brushless sistem I have will do the job for a while, after that I will swith for an EZRUN 8,5T combo, and probably a 2,4gHz radio from hobbyking for 19 dollars :P