Project Mi2
Hi King-G,
Your right, the cells can be closer to the centerline with the belts reversed. We just had this setup on our Missions with a similar chassis and it was sweet so I kept it. This does allow me to move the motor mount almost to the centerline of the chassis though.
As for the servo position, in this configuration we can run the inside hole on the servo saver and a lower hole on the servo (stiffer mechanically). We can also adjust the angle of the turnbuckle to dial in or out a progressive feel (I know you can do this on the radio).
I have no doubts that many configurations were tested and the Mi2 is a great car right out of the box, but I kind of like to make my own chassis, for better or for worse.