Update time
As you know I know an Neu 1717, finally got round to fitting it today
Bought an RC Monster mount, and had to file it to get the screws in, as the 1717 uses m4 screws.
Also, I'm using a 26T mod1 pinion, which is large enough that it covers the screws that I used to adjust the gear mesh

Made meshing a bit of a pain, but I got there in the end.
Bought a load of stainless steel screws and washers for mounting. The cap head screws look really nice, but protruded out a bit to much, hitting the pinion

So I had to use countersunk screws instead.
As the 1717 is quite large, the centre diff needed to be raised up a bit, so I used 6 washers under each corner.
Rebuilt the centre diff with new oil and bearings too.
Really need to get a new shell, just waiting for TC Models to come back in stock for the Jconcepts Illuzion shells.
Ordering some GRP rally tyres soon for the speed runs, also need to do another RC Monster order and get a pinion and some drive cups, and get some custom machining done for the speed project.