Have an ask here fella http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/ Good bunch.

As for cars off road is cool but limited imop due to decent places.

Treat him to this if off roads your pref http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick...products/39569

Ive got this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick...products/38126 with the above brushless motor conversion in it,,Shifts

Parts for both above are ten a penny and cheap as chips as Maverick are an HPI sideline.

Tamiya/Schumacher speak for them selfs. But can be pricey...

Thought about Nitro??

Good Luck