Rally/Touring Car chassis

[JamesMaz]

Hiya,

I'm after some advice on a chassis for some light off road and general tarmac running/bashing. Leaning towards a TT01E because they are so cheap, lots of spare parts and hop ups, etc.

I'm not an RC fanatic even though I own a shed load of 'em, but I've never had a 'normal' car with covered wheels, wing mirrors, headlights, etc. before. lmao. They've all been monster trucks or buggies with limited or no options for changing appearance. I now want something I can totally pimp out one shell and one set of wheels, then rally or bash with another body and wheel set. Damn, I might even have a go at that new fandangle craze kids call 'Drifting'

I can't stretch budget to a VX01... and even though the M05 is appealing because well, everyone loves superminis, too many parts are needed just to get a decent runner.

Motor and electrics I'll rip out of my B3 (Mtronics ESC and Firebolt 15T motor). Not looking for masses of power, just want to have some fun.

LED lights, light buckets, etc. are a must. I do all my driving at night. Tamiya charge a bomb as separates, and many shops seem to take the Light kits out for some reason :s I'd do DIY lights, but I'm too lazy to research what parts I'd need, where to buy them, etc. lol.

So yeah, dribble aside, what chassis kit, what hop ups, where to buy, etc. if you would be so kind as to share any thoughts or opinions

Many thanks