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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/9/2008 7:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		The right plastics (RPM) can be very durable and cheap to replace. In cold weather plastic becomes very brittle. Aluminum is stronger and looks sweet. In high HP applications aluminum parts in the right places are a must. Aluminum can add weight and riggidity to balance a vehicle out. Shock tower, engine moutns, structual bracing will make your rig stronger and more stable at speed.



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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/9/2008 8:12 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/9/2008 10:33 PM   
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rpm makes great plastics, too bad they dont make them for redcat YET, i will take plastic over aluminum any day, if you go to any "real" rc race, you wont see any aluminum and there is a reason for it.



No aluminum?? At races.........huh


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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/9/2008 11:10 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 12:06 AM   
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rpm makes great plastics, too bad they dont make them for redcat YET, i will take plastic over aluminum any day, if you go to any "real" rc race, you wont see any aluminum and there is a reason for it.


Racing ain't bashing bro. You should know that. Many people do speed runs only as well. The weight keeps the front planted and more stable at high speed. Only open minded people progress forward.

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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 12:15 AM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 6:56 AM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 8:04 AM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 9:47 AM   
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Slam a set of these babies i make on and just sit at the mall parking lot



how much $ ?????

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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 5:17 PM   
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Any rim design and size i can build.
I can also make any aluminum hopup in Delrin. Delrin is just like plastic but super super strong! and a dream to machine!
I have most Redcat rims covered already

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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 6:59 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 9:55 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 9:57 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 10:24 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 11:10 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 11:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		off hand i would say no.......... but id have to check and see what the cost of materal is.
Machining times would be alot faster.

Even making A-arms and such out it would be simple.

Ill find the spec sheets on delrin and post.

Havent seen RPM products in my hand..........but if everyone is saying its strong and so on.........its more than likley Delrin.

Stuff is strong and has good flex to it.

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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/10/2008 11:32 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/11/2008 6:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		u could prolly make a little cash making that stuff for redcats...I like that wheel...aww to be back into machining..lol..was a lathe operator for a few yrs..loved it just dont make alot of cash doing it in the sticks..lol

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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/11/2008 7:38 AM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/11/2008 10:05 AM   
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Slam a set of these babies i make on and just sit at the mall parking lot



Those would look Sweet on that Gold Earthquake... but Im afraid to say more on the subject cuz you might Tear me a New One (again) if I ask what they cost....


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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/11/2008 10:10 AM   
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A delrin gear would be very strong and wouldnt wear as easy as injected plastic gears thats for sure.



A stonger than Stock Spur gear would sell like Hot Cakes ! You' d have to fight us off with a stick!


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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/11/2008 10:12 AM   
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A delrin gear would be very strong and wouldnt wear as easy as injected plastic gears thats for sure.



A stonger than Stock Spur gear would sell like Hot Cakes ! You' d have to fight us off with a stick!

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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/11/2008 5:30 PM   
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That price will only last for the proto stock i got.. And then i will not be selling anything..... all my stuff will have to be bought through dealers

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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/11/2008 7:06 PM   
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RE: Plastic VS Aluminum - 2/11/2008 8:40 PM   
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