good to be back on track on this thread
I realise that since I started this project, x-factory came out with the saddle pack chassis, and it seems that the plastic version will be best suiting to my driving style, and I will for the most part drive on astro-tracks.
I have also seen the new body available for the x6, but I still dont quite like the looks of that, so I will be moving forward with this project of mine.
I will try not to make the chassis too stiff with my c-f parts along the edges, more like trying to maintain the stiffness from the plastic chassis.
I spent some time with my dremel yesterday, and will post some pics as soon as the kids are in bed, and I can go down into my "hobby-cave" in the basement again tonight.