Silverback Gorillamaxx Build

[Rivermaxx]

Ok guy going to need some input on this one so I am going to build it with your help. Heres some pic of the chassis I just picked up I plan on using the UE monoblock with the UE 110mm titanium centershaft.

Btw I need battery straps should I get the g-maxx ones or have you guys found a better alternative since I have seen alot of threads of the g-maxx ones ripping. I was thinking about polishing the lower plate but it is just going to get nicked and scratched . So I was thinking of hard annodizing it possibly black and keeping the top plates and braces polished (why I named it Silverback) but I still havent decided, any suggestions?
Now I need to decide what bulks I am going to use I have a like new set of 6061 Hardcores or a like new set of 7075 GA's. The Hardcore are lighter but not as strong as the GA's. The GA are heavy but bullet proof and I have a set of sweetstrobes to go with them. I was planning on running the titanium short shock towers duh engineering sells with shorter shocks much like the g-maxx suspension but with rpm truetrac and arms. I am not sure it will work with extreme angles of the shocks and if there is clearence issues. This is a picture of the GA'swith sweetstrobes and knuckleheads:

Here a pic of the Hardcores they will have titanium bulkhead braces notice the milled pocketing for reducing weight.

The VBS is out of the picture right now because its on another truck so I need to chose form the above. Which do you guys prefer and why?
Next I need to decide between 6 spider or 8 spider diffs (I have both) and what vicosity oil in the front and back. I am mostly a basher but I might decide too race so what ever the best way too go. That is what I have right now and would like some input on the above. Any sugestions or Ideas are welcome.