G2R Chassis for Revo

[BrianG]

I came this close (picture me with thumb and index finger about 1mm from each other) to buying this tonight.

However, I didn't for two reasons: 1) the 1" wheelbase extension makes it longer so a stock Revo body won't fit, right? And 2) I noticed that the front diff housing plate isn't really attached to the chassis. So, I would think this is a weak spot since it relies on the diff housing as a structural member. I noticed it on this picture (upper left corner). Why didn't they make the front plate two pieces?? My main interest is bashing so I was hoping for a stronger design.