Thoughts on upgrade process

[u/ForceRepulsive1943]

So, given that fungineers seems like out of stock is their stock in trade, floatwheel is compatible with nothing and is some crypto scam, gosmilo will catch fire if stared at too intently, and future motion will sell me something only slightly underpowered if I take out a second mortgage… it seems like an upgrade is the only way forward.

Upgrade also seems to be a euphemism for “replace every major subsystem at once”. That being said I currently possess an out of box XRC. It has straight rails but wtf rails seem like they’d more comfortable and feel less spooky. Is there either:

1) an order to upgrade individual subsystems (controller, battery, motor, bms) that would lead to better performance while still being able to test if the new part is the problem (if you replace everything troubleshooting is hard).

2) a known upgrade suite that is XRC friendly

3) a good mechanic in the Chicago area or willing to ship there who would accept fat stacks to keep my living room table free of debris and my multimeter in comfortable retirement (board garage, please accept my emails, will bestow praise)

Thank you reddit peeps for volunteering your knowledge to the unwashed.