Fly'n Fish

Simple question, is it worthwhile and if so whats the best solution, cheers!

dan_vector

iTrader: (27)

On carpet definitely no need for it. On asphalt I don't use any protection nor have I seen anyone else run any. All I do is slightly round the edges and apply a bead of super glue around the edges to prevent splitting. Works for me...

PurcyP

some people who are a bit OCD/Anal like to put chassis protectors on the bottom if they run asphalt, i run both carpet n asphalt and havnt bothered with protectors, all i do is same as above, sand the edges and super glue

chasingthepack

all i do is put 3 strips of battery tape ,one down the niddle and one one each edge,when it scuffs up just replace,i still get scratches on the rear of the chassis but the rest is like new,its better for resale value if the chassis looks good

Shawn68z

iTrader: (6)

I installed a chassis protector on one of my cars that was made by OFNA about a decade ago. I think it protected the chassis quite well, but it has now become worn, and its almost impossible to remove! I am going to try a heat gun, but its stuck rather well! The very back edge of the chassis is still worn alittle bit, but I don't think you can really prevent that unless you raise you chassis or stiffen the suspension. If your car is rubbing the ground make a setup change (stiffen, raise), when the chassis touches the ground it can cause weird/inconsistent handling.

If your running on carpet, then I would say still raise the car.. Not for the car's sake, but to protect the carpet.


Cheers,
Shawn.

Fly'n Fish

Thanks for the replys everyone, I wont bother with it then. I guess the metal screws kid of set a limit to how much the carbon can disappear....

BullFrog

iTrader: (4)

Go get some contact paper from WalMart and have a sharp exacto blade and cut all you want for under $5.00 -It comes off real easy.

Speed Chaser

iTrader: (5)

Hmm contact paper that a new one for me. Anyone using other methods? I thought about making a vacuum forming machine which is very easy to make yourself and vacuum forming lexan sheet to the shape of the chassis I want to protect.

disaster999

iTrader: (1)

If you can find it, Tamiya chassis protectors 54499 works really well. I like it over the Associated chassis protectors. You cant tell you have chassis protectors on the car with the Tamiya and it seem to stick on the chassis better than the Associated.

JeffofSpace

Nerobro

iTrader: (2)

I bought a roll of vinyl lettering material. It was $12 shipped, I can do ~all~ of my cars, a half a dozen times, and... it stick really well.

I put it on my F1, so I could play with it in the street.

Tom1977

I use them also on all my graphite chassis. Best ones in the market.

Hi2nr

iTrader: (2)

I use 3m clear bra material and it works wonders!

Speed Chaser

iTrader: (5)

How long does your method last in asphalt? I tried some really thin Lexan ones before and those didn't last long that why I wanted to do my own but of thicker lexan

JoshuaRC10

iTrader: (4)

Has anyone ever considered using a heavy material as a 'chassis protector' but to bring weight up to spec while keeping it as low as possible?

I've got about 50 grams I need to bring my weight up and am wondering if it would be practical to put some of that on the bottom of my chassis and what the trade-offs would be.