I started with taking it completely apart and cleaning it. I then rebuilt it using all Avid bearings in the differential and for the wheels.
![Image](http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g429/davidemathis/2011-01-15_09-25-57_100.jpg)
The silver on the rims was starting to wear off in some spots, showing it's age.
So I took the original yellow rims that came with the kit and dyed them black.
![Image](http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g429/davidemathis/2011-01-15_15-11-40_515.jpg)
![Image](http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g429/davidemathis/167755_179973865375537_100000887747679_483415_4065298_n.jpg)
I like that mus better.
I decided to use a Proline Baja Beetle body (I like VW Beetles).
I then rebuilt the shocks (new o-rings) and installed red latex balloons over the springs. I tossed out the old mechanical speed control and threw in an ESC that I picked up on Ebay for $20.
As for the motor, I kept the old Kyosho Endoplasma (17 turn brusshed).
Painted it with Pactra Outlaw Black, Metallic Red and Indy Silver.
![Image](http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g429/davidemathis/2011-01-22_12-05-22_808.jpg)
Here's how it looks after applying the stickers.
![Image](http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g429/davidemathis/2011-01-22_15-23-55_260.jpg)
And here it is on it's first run after being rebuilt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz1kEU-ooxc