Ansmann x2c parts & help

[dullett]

Hi, I need some advice please? - I'm looking at getting an x2c and was just wondering how easy spare parts are to get hold of and if team c tco2c parts would would be a direct replacement if i can't get hold of Ansmann parts?

Are fastrax turf ripper tyres any good in comparison to schumacher mini spike for AstroTurf?

I only have a 60a esc so the hottest motor i can run is 8.5 was just wondering if running a little bit of boost to level the playing field was the done thing or a complete no no? (esc xerun v2.1)

Will be grateful for any advice!