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10-26-2010, 06:04 PM

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10-27-2010, 05:29 AM

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So your not using the motor guard?

This is a picture of the narrow chassis I made. Yes, I am not using the motor guard.

http://cid-443b72fc715a2f26.office.l...%20Chassis.JPG

10-27-2010, 05:43 AM

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This is a picture of the narrow chassis I made. Yes, I am not using the motor guard.

http://cid-443b72fc715a2f26.office.l...%20Chassis.JPG

Ummm...that is interesting. Ugly, but interesting

10-27-2010, 06:45 AM

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Ummm...that is interesting. Ugly, but interesting

Yeah...it may be ugly, but it generates more corner speed

10-27-2010, 06:57 AM

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This is a picture of the narrow chassis I made. Yes, I am not using the motor guard.

http://cid-443b72fc715a2f26.office.l...%20Chassis.JPG

Might be quicker, but I think motor protection is required, especially when running indoors. Probably wont be to had to add a carbon plate there.

10-27-2010, 07:13 AM

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Might be quicker, but I think motor protection is required, especially when running indoors. Probably wont be to had to add a carbon plate there.

Here's a idea... DON'T HIT ANYTHING!

I'll be back soon FJ. Save me a spot.

10-27-2010, 08:02 AM

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Here's a idea... DON'T HIT ANYTHING!

I'll be back soon FJ. Save me a spot.

It isn't you hitting something, its someone hitting you -- and that happens more indoors. Martin and I got peeled like crazy at the Halloween Classic in the A.

U better come back to the track soon, we already had to find a fill-in. His name is Schreff-tino -- the Latin Schreff... unfortunately more schreff-like in size/scale than driving skills

10-27-2010, 08:14 AM

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That was awesome!! Good job

10-27-2010, 12:39 PM

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U better come back to the track soon, we already had to find a fill-in. His name is Schreff-tino -- the Latin Schreff... unfortunately more schreff-like in size/scale than driving skills

10-27-2010, 11:08 PM

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What parts should I order to keep as spares? My LHS doesn't have any parts, so I order from TOP USA.

10-27-2010, 11:16 PM

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I have not broken anything, though i have tried

I have seen c hubs and rear hub carriers go though.

If your using aluminium drive shafts all round either replace them with steel ones or keep a few handy as they WILL chew out quite fast (Particularly in mod)

Belts are a favourite..

10-28-2010, 04:16 AM

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This is a picture of the narrow chassis I made. Yes, I am not using the motor guard.

http://cid-443b72fc715a2f26.office.l...%20Chassis.JPG

I was comparing the photn chassis with the 416x tamiya lipo, and tamiya's chassis is alot narrower. Have'nt check how much though.

10-28-2010, 06:34 AM

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I think TOP is working on a narrower version of the chassis too. It would be nice to have one and still have a motor gaurd and lipo holder work.

10-28-2010, 06:46 AM

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What parts should I order to keep as spares? My LHS doesn't have any parts, so I order from TOP USA.

The only thing I have ever broken was the suspension mounts and the plastic bell crank. I put the aluminum bell crank on and haven't had any problems with that. Other than those two items, just normal maintenance items.

10-28-2010, 08:28 AM

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The plastic steering knuckles seem to be a problem for me right now. Didn't break any at the IIC this year but, I've broken 4 in the last week at our club track (chicane). Obviously, I ordered aluminum last week. I also tore the link screw out of a plastic rear upright (chicane again), should have had a set screw in the unused hole...my bad.