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01-28-2015, 07:25 AM

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...may allow the use of available XXX4 belts that run a little too big.

That's the problem. It's near impossible to get XXX-4 belts. I've tried to get them made and it's tough... very tough. The size isn't common enough to justify the 5k in tooling so I hear.

01-28-2015, 12:24 PM

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Carbon Fiber Bottom Strap

Hey fathead, what you think about these?

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01-28-2015, 12:27 PM

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Piece of cake if I can have a sample to work from, either stock one or carbon one.

01-28-2015, 12:30 PM

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That's the problem. It's near impossible to get XXX-4 belts. I've tried to get them made and it's tough... very tough. The size isn't common enough to justify the 5k in tooling so I hear.

How many teeth less are your belts compared to stock if I may ask?

01-28-2015, 01:00 PM

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Piece of cake if I can have a sample to work from, either stock one or carbon one.

Is there anybody here that would be interested in a carbon fiber bottom strap?

How bout some battery straps?

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01-28-2015, 03:49 PM

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Even easier, just need the post diameter and distance between

01-28-2015, 04:28 PM

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With the aftermarket belts available to us now, xxx-4 belts are of little relevance IMO... All I care about is having an adapter that lets me run Josh's belt

Even if I had a XXX4 belt, eventually it will be useless after enough use. Keep it simple I say.

Will be picking up a Fathead adapter as soon as it is available!

01-28-2015, 04:29 PM

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Keep em' coming guys, was getting ready to send shock towers to be made, I have the belt cover to throw in and a battery strap. Anything else????

01-28-2015, 04:32 PM

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Keep em' coming guys, was getting ready to send shock towers to be made, I have the belt cover to throw in and a battery strap. Anything else????

I think replicating the MF roll-center (hinge pin) mounts would be great. Some DJC's would be really cool.... though I'm guessing not the cheapest thing to produce in small batches.

01-28-2015, 04:33 PM

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With the aftermarket belts available to us now, xxx-4 belts are of little relevance IMO... All I care about is having an adapter that lets me run Josh's belt

Even if I had a XXX4 belt, eventually it will be useless after enough use. Keep it simple I say.

Will be picking up a Fathead adapter as soon as it is available!

Will be a week or so, just want the test piece to be used a bit first to verify it's ok then will make a batch of them for you guys

01-28-2015, 04:34 PM

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I think replicating the MF roll-center (hinge pin) mounts would be great. Some DJC's would be really cool.... though I'm guessing not the cheapest thing to produce in small batches.

Arm mounts shouldn't be a problem, but not really in a position to do driveshafts.

Anyone have pics of MF mounts next to standard ones?

01-28-2015, 04:35 PM

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Will be a week or so, just want the test piece to be used a bit first to verify it's ok then will make a batch of them for you guys

Any decals for your company available? I will rock the logo if they can be applied to the car

01-28-2015, 04:38 PM

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Yes I have some stickers and will put some in with every adapter or part

01-28-2015, 04:44 PM

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Arm mounts shouldn't be a problem, but not really in a position to do driveshafts.

Anyone have pics of MF mounts next to standard ones?

I was google-searching, found a batch of MF parts that were sold together once.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...g-dscf0016.jpg

The rear blocks are shown at the bottom of the pic. Basically they were two-piece and you could alter the height of the blocks (depending if you ran them as one piece or two piece / stacked). I have some I could send if needed....