66LikesHot Bodies D413 1/10 4WD Buggy
08-15-2014, 11:54 AM
#4201
Yeah I bought the JC clear sheets and set the chassis on it and traced the outline before the build, so now I have a template. And I must say it is very durable 20 bat packs and still in great shape. I'm just lazy. I dig the stickers before the clear idea!
08-15-2014, 12:00 PM
#4202
I like it.. but some thoughts:
Flex? Would flex less for sure, would we modify or remove top braces to get some flex back?
Weight? Does not seem like it would be an issue, modern brushless has power to spare and a bit of extra weight might settle the car down on some tracks. Also it would lower the cg a bit by adding the weight at the very bottom. Plus the D413 starts out with a lighter weight than most of the competition in any case.
Cost? Assume this will be a near $100 item.
Durability? What can break the factory chassis I would bet can bend this one. But it would hold up to scuffs and scrapes better although it will suffer the cosmetic damage.
Real world? Would like to see this used in the real world before I drop $$ on it. I assume many people would pick this as they damage the factory chassis, but is it better or a better value?
Flex? Would flex less for sure, would we modify or remove top braces to get some flex back?
Weight? Does not seem like it would be an issue, modern brushless has power to spare and a bit of extra weight might settle the car down on some tracks. Also it would lower the cg a bit by adding the weight at the very bottom. Plus the D413 starts out with a lighter weight than most of the competition in any case.
Cost? Assume this will be a near $100 item.
Durability? What can break the factory chassis I would bet can bend this one. But it would hold up to scuffs and scrapes better although it will suffer the cosmetic damage.
Real world? Would like to see this used in the real world before I drop $$ on it. I assume many people would pick this as they damage the factory chassis, but is it better or a better value?
08-15-2014, 12:16 PM
#4203
I think that this is mostly an optical illusion. When you put in the oil it looks like there is a lot of fluid in the center of the diff, but most of that oozes out when you put the top sun gear in. If you think about it, there really isn't that much space inside the diff case once it is put together. There is only a small amount of space between the 2 sun gears, and most of that is taken up by the spider gears and shafts. The remaining space is probably just enough to account for heavy coating of the gears.
If someone had a picture of a gear diff cut in half lengthwise I think it would be apparent that there is just not that much space for fluid inside.
If someone had a picture of a gear diff cut in half lengthwise I think it would be apparent that there is just not that much space for fluid inside.
08-15-2014, 12:44 PM
#4205
I know this obviously...lol. They don't work nor did longer ones. When I can keep the cups on the metal then the cups come off the ball stud on the arm. A few locally are having the same issue. Finally just removed it.
08-15-2014, 12:47 PM
#4206
couldnt keep my front sway bar in place either...during a practice run i notice when it popped off, and liked the way the handling changed...so i took it off
a friend painted a body for me with spastix candy orange with silver backing...the orange is very close to the HB orange anodizing
a friend painted a body for me with spastix candy orange with silver backing...the orange is very close to the HB orange anodizing
08-15-2014, 12:48 PM
#4207
Wow went out and did some work, come back and the joint is blowing up, I like it!
Yeah I bought the JC clear sheets and set the chassis on it and traced the outline before the build, so now I have a template. And I must say it is very durable 20 bat packs and still in great shape. I'm just lazy. I dig the stickers before the clear idea!
Yeah I bought the JC clear sheets and set the chassis on it and traced the outline before the build, so now I have a template. And I must say it is very durable 20 bat packs and still in great shape. I'm just lazy. I dig the stickers before the clear idea!
on another note...
Did anyone try RPM ball cups and AE ball studs?
08-15-2014, 02:00 PM
#4210
I couldn't find it quickly BUT here is the sight!
http://www.lg1designs.com/
http://www.lg1designs.com/
08-15-2014, 03:45 PM
#4211
Tech Adept
sworkz...i love it...possibly the last wing you will need to buy, so flexible and durable...
http://www.sworkz.com/
http://www.sworkz.com/
08-15-2014, 04:27 PM
#4212
sworkz...i love it...possibly the last wing you will need to buy, so flexible and durable...
http://www.sworkz.com/
http://www.sworkz.com/
08-15-2014, 05:19 PM
#4213
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
sworkz...i love it...possibly the last wing you will need to buy, so flexible and durable...
http://www.sworkz.com/
http://www.sworkz.com/