yes not had a 5th scale electric before hope the parts used are upgraded when I nosed it I thought for sure something would be broke or bent. just trying to get used to the size and weight of the thing. mite go up to a 28t pinion from a 26t managed to backflip it but took some doingThat’s what I’ve been saying. My V1 broke every time I took it out. This thing is a total tank. I’ve lawn darted it, I’ve landed on one wheel from a 15’ jump at WOT, I’ve wrecked it every way you can imagine. All I e broken is a rod end. Arrma upgraded their materials, no doubt. Which is very good for peeps with a V1, because as they replace parts, the quality will be higher than before.