I wouldnt say its gimp in its stock form. All kits have at least one or two weaknesses right out of the box. The main problem area for this kit is the steering knuckles, front arms, and the linkages. Lunsford makes replacements for the linkages, RPM makes replacement arms, and you may still be able to find (if your really lucky) a set of aluminum steering knuckles at Asia Tees. For the most part though after market support for these kits is almost completely dried up and the kits themselves have been discontinued, although I'm sure stock parts will be available for it for quite some time to come. Those hop ups should do pretty good as long as your not going crazy with it like putting it 12+ ft in the air or converting it to brushless 6S.