Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
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Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
Hello all,
I am going through my LST now and replacing all that needs to be replaced. I found that both my top plates that sit under the RX and tank have broken tabs where the screws go in.
Question 1
Is there a good way to make these yourself?
Question 2
type of carbon fiber to use to make your own replacements?
Question 3
Is it better to just buy a replacement?
Question 4
Who else makes them other than Losi?
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Jon
I am going through my LST now and replacing all that needs to be replaced. I found that both my top plates that sit under the RX and tank have broken tabs where the screws go in.
Question 1
Is there a good way to make these yourself?
Question 2
type of carbon fiber to use to make your own replacements?
Question 3
Is it better to just buy a replacement?
Question 4
Who else makes them other than Losi?
Thanks
Jon
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RE: Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
holeshot makes them. they sent me a bulked up version after I had a similair problem.
though I fear it may just be one of those parts that needs some flex to absorb landings, being that it is such a thin area. holeshot says they strengthened it though.
as for making it yourself, I donno. ussually they make it with a water jet, to rather precise dimensions.
though I fear it may just be one of those parts that needs some flex to absorb landings, being that it is such a thin area. holeshot says they strengthened it though.
as for making it yourself, I donno. ussually they make it with a water jet, to rather precise dimensions.
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RE: Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
www.psycho-tek.com makes them also...
I just recieved my psycho tek chassis and both top plates yesterday.. I won mine on ebay for like 45.00, but you can purchase direct from them.. they have them on sale right now for around 63.00 for the 3 peice set... They are packaged nicely and come with a sticker sheet
I am waiting on my hex head screws to get here to convert over to the new chassis, but the chassis has very clean cuts and the quality of the carbon fiber looks top notch.. its also 3mm thick as the hole shot is 2.5mm... will this make a difference?? I have no idea, but thicker bits of carbon fiber for a cheaper price.. kinda a no brainer
just another option for ya
I just recieved my psycho tek chassis and both top plates yesterday.. I won mine on ebay for like 45.00, but you can purchase direct from them.. they have them on sale right now for around 63.00 for the 3 peice set... They are packaged nicely and come with a sticker sheet
I am waiting on my hex head screws to get here to convert over to the new chassis, but the chassis has very clean cuts and the quality of the carbon fiber looks top notch.. its also 3mm thick as the hole shot is 2.5mm... will this make a difference?? I have no idea, but thicker bits of carbon fiber for a cheaper price.. kinda a no brainer
just another option for ya
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RE: Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
for what its worth, the holeshot saves 4.4oz, theirs says 2oz
is there a big difference? guess not. depends on your priorities and general use.
is there a big difference? guess not. depends on your priorities and general use.
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RE: Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
4.3 weight savings is for the full conversion..
I was just talking about the top 3 plates.. but hole shot is still a little lighter.. I think maybe a 1/2 oz
I was just talking about the top 3 plates.. but hole shot is still a little lighter.. I think maybe a 1/2 oz
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RE: Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
are they durable though. i've asked quite a few people and never had a reply. i'm tempted to go for some blue ones for bling but i have the hard annodised plates so i don't know if its worth shelling out more cash. please help
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RE: Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
I should say top plates, I will always use the LOSI HP hard ano lowers. I installed the carbon on my racer in Jan05 and it's all I've ever raced.
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RE: Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
I use the Xtreme racing carbon fiber conversion kit:
http://www.xtremercracing.com/Store_...ShowLarge=True
I think i might be the only one on here that is using it. I have it in my racer and has been carried over from my LST1 to my new LST2 which sees a lot of track time. Pieces fit really nice and i like the fact that if need be, you can order replacement parts individually. Being that i dont have a piece of plate aluminum on my whole LST surely cut back some weight, and like i said they have proven to be very durable.
http://www.xtremercracing.com/Store_...ShowLarge=True
I think i might be the only one on here that is using it. I have it in my racer and has been carried over from my LST1 to my new LST2 which sees a lot of track time. Pieces fit really nice and i like the fact that if need be, you can order replacement parts individually. Being that i dont have a piece of plate aluminum on my whole LST surely cut back some weight, and like i said they have proven to be very durable.
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RE: Carbon fiber chassis ?'s
great once i've paid my mum off for my lst i'll order some(yay i made £71 in 1 week!!). i have got to get a race track organised on the island where i live so i can use it to it full extent[&o]
and mike whats up with the junior mints?!
and mike whats up with the junior mints?!