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Hi, The short version: will a Super Astute survive a vintage competition driven by a completely novice driver? Are parts that might break sort of easily available or am I risking building a nib kit, race it once, crash and then have it sit in a pile for the next years? The long version: the next nordic vintage challenge is the first weekend of april. For completely illogical reasons I've decided I want to enter. I've read a lot on here about the weaknesses of the Astute, but I'm a bit dense on whether or not the improvements on the Super Astute make it a good vintage runner. I'm not talking about good as in is it competetive, but good as in will it survive me crashing into everyone and making a complete mess of everything? Stuff can break, that's a given, are parts availability for the Super Astute better than the Astute? Other facts for your consideration: Have I driven indoors? No. Have I ever participated in any organized RC-event? No. Do I have any idea of what I am doing? Not even the slightest. But I reckon it would be fun to try this part of the hobby as well. I know for a fact I will be dead last, my goal is to not be too big a hindrance for the others, have fun and try not to wreck my car. As you understand I am completely blank, so all and any help is greatly appreciated!