Been debating back and forth with myself :)
Do I really want to fit all of this in between the TVPs:
The batteries
could sit at the back... but they would sit a bit high for my liking (COG issue) and the truck would be arse heavy:
In a battery box the balance of the truck would be easier to adjust. Further more the batteries could sit lower... battery boxes it is:
The 1717 and 52T CD can be implemented off axis in order to allow for a slightly lower motor positioning. It will sit at the same height as a Flux... but with a CD :)
The only thing Im a bit annoyed about is the need for a custom dogbone. I really do not like to have "wear" parts which are custom work. Working assumption is to use the standard XL rear Dogbone in the front and do a custom dogbone for the rear.
Guess Im ready to hit the workshop :)