Need ideas for a desert buggy mod

[kraegar]

Put some more updated photos here: http://sites.google.com/site/kraegar/rc

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This thing is rockin! Got the cage complete, and the body panels cut. The photos above include a mockup with the body panels taped in place on top of the cage. I love the way it's looking.

It's time to come to a decision on how to attach the cage to the chassis. My plan had been to use zip ties around the bottom edge of the cage, and through holes in the chassis. Same for the body panels.

I'm debating a new idea now... putting 1/4" ABS posts extending down through holes drilled in the chassis, and then using body clips through those posts. It would have several advantages, including that the entire cage would lift off for maintenance (of the cage, or the car itself). I could easily run 4, maybe more posts down... got good solid attachment points to weld them to.

Any opinions or better ideas? I think I'm really leaning towards the body post idea.

Tony