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Both bodies are on the same AK917 chassis.

Here's two other body options I've built up. Both are using BSR Racing drag foams, fronts 32mm width 68mm diameter, rears are 45mm width 68mm diameter. Only chassis mod is removing the 917 stuff from the rear, adding aftermarket body posts and cutting a new foam bumper. If you want to use these...

Fenix and Delta Plastik both offer 1/10 unpainted bodies. Not sure which one would be more accurate/fit on the Rlaarlo chassis. Decals might be a problem.

Now that Amazon is selling it (under the Amoril brand) maybe we'll start seeing some parts available there also. You are doing some great work researching, analyzing and fitting substitute parts to work around the supply issue. You got that right! Mine is sitting on the shelf until we can get...

These foam tires seem to fit perfect, with high positive offset and fit without any mods, the rears even clear that little fin in the chassis rear wheel well. NHX RC 1/10 Alpha SH40 https://www.ebay.com/itm/195499400473 They are 26mm front and 30mm rear hardness of SH40.

Good progress and great info on steering and wheels. Rlaarlo needs to get some domestic distribution, a shame that the shipping time on a $6 part causes such downtime...

Exactly, thanks! Ordered.

I received my metal RTR yesterday, here's some initial thoughts... The body is sweet- great paint and sharp molding details. It's not a direct paint pattern match to the Gulf 917, but it still gets the concept. The wheel well cutouts are wonky- uneven and not matching the shape of the real car...

Great write-up and good info! My metal RTR will be here tomorrow... :D