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Chassis Setup - 7/15/2008 4:39:39 AM   
Doonagoowin


 

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Status: online 		Hey guys, I upgraded parts of my RS4. I got the upper deck and the OS 18CV-RX with pull.
Now, when I try to mount the engine, I can't get the engine to stay down because part of the backplate where the pull starter comes out hits the upper deck.
Is there anything I can do (without cutting the CF, it's too close to some screws to cut it down enough)?

I was thinking just getting a starter box and starter back plate.
So are the backplates much smaller than the pull start ones?

And I'm assuming all Universal 1/10 and 1/8 boxes work for almost all cars right?
I might go with this setup here.
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RE: Chassis Setup - 7/15/2008 4:47:22 AM   
one-syk



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Status: offline 		i remember this problem....i just cut the top deck a little to fit the O.S. engine....no biggie.

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RE: Chassis Setup - 7/15/2008 5:30:29 AM   
Doonagoowin


 

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Status: online 		But remember, this is carbon fiber. You can't just go and cut it like you would plastic.
I"m not entirely sure on how to cut carbon fiber...

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RE: Chassis Setup - 7/15/2008 6:49:46 AM   
all-out


 

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Status: offline 		use a dremel

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RE: Chassis Setup - 7/15/2008 12:45:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		yes the backplate is 10 smaller than the pullstarter

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RE: Chassis Setup - 7/15/2008 6:40:38 PM   
one-syk



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ORIGINAL: Doonagoowin

But remember, this is carbon fiber. You can't just go and cut it like you would plastic.
I"m not entirely sure on how to cut carbon fiber...




i work with carbon fiber everyday at work....yes you can cut it like plastic (just cant use a razor blade)....use a bench grinder, dremel, or a hacksaw.

its not real carbon fiber, its actually compressed fiberglass with a carbon fiber overlay on the top and bottom.

a bench grinder work's great....if you dont have one, a decent metal file will do the same thing.

wait until you see my 3mm carbon fiber chassis for my RS4....

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