So recently I added a Grasshopper to my collection, a Black Edition no less. Very happy with the purchase and it's simplicity is quite charming. It already has a few modifications - Rising fighter wishbones, CVA's all around, rear suspension brace, alloy rear bubs, alloy front bumper, Carbon reinforced front uprights, sport tuned motor and ballraced so all in all its got potential.
However, there's 2 things I really dislike. 1) those side rails - all the strength of cooked spaghetti. Are there any alloy alternatives available? And 2) The whole rear suspension set up. I can live with a solid rear axle, I get that. What I can't understand is the fact it has no twist side to side - literally the whole rear just bounces up and down in one motion! (Ironic that I saw a stabiliser set for it on eBay!!) Are there any conversions that allow it to twist and give some form of independent movement (think fossil type real cars like Ford Mustangs)
Any help and advice will be greatly appreciated.