[TonyM]

Chris - as stated already, it's almost perfect out of the box, but you asked for ideas for improvement, so here goes:-

1. Get your hints and tips ready before a new product launch. I, like many others, didn't realise that the thrust washers had slightly different hole diameters and also that there is a wrong and right way to insert the circlip. Result, 2 diffs blown before the hints and tips section on building the diff came out a couple months later. Also, I can't see why this simple information couldn't have been put in the manual.
2. If a part looks weak re-engineer it before launching it. A prime example is the steering link. When we first saw this at my club we all said it would break too easily and sure enough it does.
3. If something works perfectly on another model, don’t reinvent the wheel and produce a lesser item. E.g the tower shock mounts – almost everyone I know has converted to the 410 rear mount all round. Not for bling, but ease of changing positions.
4. When bringing out a hop-up to fix issues first look at what others have done. E.g. wheel hexes, Losi, Tresrey and many others have produced hexes with screws so you don’t have to worry about losing the pin. The TD alu hex is just a straight copy of the plastic one.
5. Body – change it so you don’t have to use the silly cowling. Many others have produced bodies which fit both mid and rear motor mounts without the need for a cowling.
6. Try and lighten the diagrams in your manual. Sometimes it's difficult to see any detail as it's just coloured too dark to see any distinguishing features.