Vega Elite 2WD race conversions

0 Jan. 18, 2011, 6:57 a.m.

If your stock 2WD chassis isn't good enough for you, you may soon have the option of radically modifying it.

The Vega-Elite 2WD race conversion will, apparently, change your ride into a fancy, euro-styled mid-motor machine. As you can see from the pictures, the kits come with an alloy tub chassis (try to resist drilling RC10-esque speed holes in it, please); as well as a beefed-out, full-metal gearbox.

Here is the official press-release:

Just released, the new series of Vega Elite 2WD race conversions for most major top-end race buggies. Featuring CNC machined aerospace 7075 alloy tub chassis & gearbox, motorplate heat sink, rear shock tower, bodyshell and more.

This exciting new conversion changes the weight distribution of the car, allowing it to jump more level & massively helps in-air control and powered landings.

Testing has shown the conversion gives a new more positive feel to the car, allowing for a more aggressive driving style. Flatter jumps, quicker landings and better cornering is bringing noticeably faster and consistent lap times.

While this stuff looks kind of trick, we doubt it will catch on too much on US tracks. Time will tell, I guess. There are always dudes who like to have obscure stuff, so I'm sure you'll see one around soon enough.