Thank you all! I'm really happy and exited!
I am still deliberating on what to do when it arrives. I just learned that there are basically 4 different models;
Avante (the original, which appears to be the one I bought with; cast aluminum metal parts and fiberglass chassis/shock towers, Technigold motor).
Avante 2001 (cheaper entry level version of the original Avante; plastic parts instead of aluminum, 2001 decals and body).
Avante 2011 (2011 version of the original, carbon fiber chassis/shock towers, 2011 special motor, CNC aluminum parts).
Avante Black Special (2011 version of the original with carbon fiber chassis/shock towers, race steering rack, ball diffs, one way center diff, pink wheels with narrow fronts, black special motor, black special decal set).
Options:
#1
If I wish to Blackenize my original version I think is a long shot in terms of money spent. I would want everything like new and all the options of the Black, it would be better if I just spend the money in one.
#2
If I buy a non-Technigold motor and new parts for the original it would be a mistake. If what I am going to receive is the real McCoy I trully think I should stick to my guns and restore the original.... and get the darn expensive Technigold motor!
I will have to wait until it's here and get close look on what I bought, then decide, stay tuned
