H'okay, got a very minor bit of progress done while I wait for funds to amass. Nothing exciting, but I thought I'd post anyway lol. I went down Tesco's and bought a bottle of Domestos Pipe Unblocker, and de-ano'd all the aluminium 3racing bits. I then took a hacksaw, file and wet & dry paper to the two main aluminium top deck support parts, in order to get rid of the stock-style battery clip mounts. These added unnecessary weight, and unnecessary weight gets the chop in this car! B) Even if it's the slightest thing. I also discovered that the rear body mount plate does perfectly well with only the two inner aluminium standoffs, losing no real rigidity. I might cut some excess material off of the plate itself at some point, but I'll leave that for now.
Sorry about the naff images btw...I just rushed them lol. Thanks for the interest in this by the way...I really appreciate it!