Aluminium or other T4 chassis options?

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04-19-2011, 05:29 AM

shawn00sa

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Aluminium or other T4 chassis options?

Are there any other chassis options for a T4? I have looked but can not find anything. I am looking at build an aluminum chassis. Not exactly but maybe looking to replicate what TLR did with the 22. Would 7075 be a good choice or should I go with 6061?

Any opinions or insight?

04-19-2011, 06:42 AM

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Or maybe any graphite ones?

04-19-2011, 06:45 AM

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What is it exactly that you are trying to accomplish...Weight?Durability?A Show Car?...Based on the answer we can help you better.

04-19-2011, 06:50 AM

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Working on that same idea as we speak. I will say this.. There are parts available from AE to make this happen..

Just keep diggin thru those part numbers.

04-19-2011, 06:57 AM

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definitely use 7075, its a bit tougher than 6k series aluminum and not as malleable, it also responds better to hard anodizing. Use delrin for the side pcs. i can probably help you out with your project if you are serious. you will save alot of money if you can provide DXF files in 2 dimensional. i have my own CNC mill. check out my site!