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Originally Posted by 924_CarreraGTS
What do you mean by that? I know that the kits are really tight-fitting, and that rear fenders often break when you are installing the body over the chassis. However I read that when you open the rear lid, this problem goes away.
Any help that you builders of this kit can offer would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Alex
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I think Gio is referring to the fact that there were 3 distinctly different rear covers on the Stratos rally car, the main characteristic being different fender flares over the wheels.
I believe the Pirelli car had the narrower fender flares so in the Hasegawa kit you shouldn't put the additional flares on the body.
Compare these on the Pirelli car:

Link to an awesome photo of one of the original Pirelli liveried cars here:
http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars...ratos/105.html
To these on the Alitalia car:
And just for reference, here's the third type: