Build tips for the Ansmann X2

[200sx]

I'm about ready to start building the X2 pro kit but have some questions related to my past experience of building a Mad Rat.


Is the Ansmann M3 thread cutter a worthwhile purchase? I heard the plastics are denser on the pro kits.

Do the front and rear wheels still bind on the hubs like the mad rat? If so, what is the best way of fixing this?

I'll be running a 12t ezrun motor, a pretty mild system really, will I need to strengthen the gearbox for this? nylon idler gear, kevlar diff and spur etc?

Is it worth using AE green slime when building the shocks? Or is there an alternative?

Is the aluminium front arm mount with weight a good idea?