I tried 1/5th scale because I wanted something to run in the winter... but I didn't think it through and ended up spending $600+ on a lesson. I got the baja 5B SS. My stupid brain didn't think about it being so low to the ground, 2wd and heavy... may not be so great in the snow. lol!
I had the...
1) Personally, I don't care for the ez-start. If your new, it will help you get over the starting/tuning hurdles a bit, but I much prefer a pull-start, so that's typically something I replace right away. A pull start lets you feel what the engine is doing. If it's flooded, or compression is low...