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Old 01-29-2021 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Erhard
I wonder, why a carbon chassis would be preferable in low grip. Aluminium is more heavy and lowers the center of gravity, thats why it is used in my opinion - this should not hurt on low grip too. Advantage of carbon is that you can use heavier RC components and still keep the weight limit.

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Flex characteristics affects handling, plus you don't really need that low of a CG on low traction tracks as it won't ever traction roll. Plus asphalt absolutely shreds alloy chassis to bits.
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