This thread is down right embarrassing for our hobby/sport!
To the OP, hope your kit works well and welcome back! Trust me most of us are very friendly and are willing to give advice as and when possible. I understand that Hobbyking are very tempting and undoubtably they have helped many people like yourself into RC car racing, which is a good thing.
Mark, your efforts are appreciated in helping to promote this hobby/sport, especially in GT12. I just feel that a change in tack to forums would work better.