Thats the layout i run for mid motor car,
I got a 74G Rudebits brass under lipo weight, positioned it as if running saddles in kit config, slid it back so that it sits under front half of motor, took thickness of brass off motor/gearbox brace mount and drilled 2 holes in brass so screws go through chassis into motor/gearbox brace and hold it all together firmly.... then just slotted the brass so kit velcro straps hold lipos in.
brass plate also allows saddles to sit flat, without it they sit at angles with a gap underneath the middle.
velcro is lighter than carbon fibre or the lipo holding and i always run under lipo weight anyways to keep car settled over bumps.
The mod works a treat, gives loads of rear end grip, even in damp coming out of corners on throttle.
You will need a different bodyshell for this mod, i run a Phat bodies Rocco or a G-Speed cab forward Vega shell... FTW Vane shells fit ok too but are pig ugly IMO
For a Newbie you may be better off just sticking with kit set up until you get used to car and racing a 2WD, a lot of people i know have done this mod and then not liked it and gone back to kit set up, i prefer it but it depends on driving style... same as adding weight too.
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