ThermalRD

Ok, so i decide to get a jump start on the project. I realized that i need to tear this whole truck down for this project. So, i've got the front end pile, and the rear. I'll try to keep as much together as possible. Here are some pics of where its at right now. I'll post more later when its down to where it needs to be. Tomorrow i'll post pics as i put it together, or maybe just one finished pic. So say goodbye to the silver chassis. Its the last time you'll see it on my truck.







I'll take more time on the pics as i build it up. These kinda sucked!

smashn

Keep us posted looks like an interesting project...whats goin to be the big weight difference on that when u are done thermal?

2DMaxLST!!

Great pictures. I want to see the Hard Ano plates next to the stock chassis plates when you have them all apart.

ThermalRD

I'll be honest with ya. I dont know what the weight difference will be, if any at all. I dont know if these hard ano'd parts are made of a different material, or if thicker, etc. I just know they are Hard ano'd, and will look really cool. lol

jefx

In the second pic, what is the thing coming out of the left side of the diff? It's purple.

stebog

Looks like an X-acto laying on the table and the camera angle just makes it look like it's attached to the diff.

ThermalRD

Stebog is right. Its an xacto blade. Just sitting on the table. Its pretty much all in pieces now. I just have to wait for the UPS truck tomorrow. They usually come early.

jefx

Ahhh, I thought you had found some super heavy duty drive shafts.

MGTfix

I also picked up some of the Hard anod. skids for the front, center and rear. The front and rear are made out of a different material than stock it looks a lot smoother(no texture) and has almost a golden tan color to it the front has protection for the servos and the rear has kick up to protect the rear diff from debris, the center skid looks different from the f&r skids it has a darker color and has the same texture as stock but has a skid for the exhaust pipe and the spur gear cover built into it.

I also saw the bead lock rings at my LHS they had red and gold, at 25.00 for a set of 4 rings.

ThermalRD

Dude, thats awesome news. Sounds like they addressed some areas with the new parts. God man, now im really excited to get these parts on here.

4wheelin

Definitly the right thing to do. Seal the engine, and get to know how it is built. Improve here and there.....And I did not do that...wish i did. Your smart.

ThermalRD

What a mess.... Usually there are trucks (assembled) on this table. Now theres just a whole bunch of LST spread everywhere.

binaryterror

Man, Matt....you look like Rider's Hobbies!

ThermalRD

Again, i have failed... If i look like Riders hobby, i simply dont have enough trucks, and parts.

binaryterror

LOL...yeah Rider's is certainly no Larry's.

ThermalRD

Ok guys, been putting this together today. First off, for anybody ordering the complete chassis, you need TWO of the LOSB2262. I was unsure if any of these packages had 2 pieces, so i just ordered them by description, and was short. Oh well, gave me another reason to order the HIGH performance brake pads. Anyway, i gotta tell ya. These parts blew me away. The design has changed, the colors are sick, and they just look amazing. The front lower skid now covers the steering setup. Nice! The rear lowr skid now has a kick up. The center lower skid now has protection for that opening on the gear cover, and protection for the pipe. All those pieces also say Team Losi on them. Very sick! The upper plate, and main chassis look equally stunning. Im very glad i bought these parts. Check it out.


Bottom plate!


Nice shot of the pipe guard!


As you can see here, the rear upper plate is still stock. Atleast until i get the plate im missing.


All the chassis components are the same color, with the exception of the gunmetal bottom center skid.


Rear lower skid!

ThermalRD

Wait! One more!

2DMaxLST!!

Wow!! Thanks for the pictures, that pipe and servo protection looks awsome!!


Do they seem to weight about the same??? I just noticed the gear protection I'm shocked here.......

ThermalRD

I certainly didnt feel any real weight difference. There is more material on some parts, so it should weigh more. Im very happy with the purchase. More pics after dinner!

2DMaxLST!!

I just noticed you have the first Gen chassis braces. You might want to check into getting the newer ones. Just a thought, since you have it all apart.

Bungleaio

will the protection on the chassis for the gear gover foul with the secondary gear cover thats available on the bay (not the plastic losi one)

ThermalRD

No, it shouldnt bother it at all. Its not that close to the gear cover.

jefx

I'm gonna have to look into getting those 3 bottom plates. Those are sweet!

jefx

What's the difference between the ones you got Matt, and the High Perf Hard Anodized Plates that are not yet available (due late January)?

ThermalRD

Jefx, i wish i could answer that. I bought all this stuff, with the exception of the chassis, sight unseen... I did order the Hi performance breaks earlier today while i ordered the other top plate i need. If i had to guess, i'd say the Hi performance parts are going to be milled out, and lighter. These parts i have are all the Heavy Duty parts. Some of the HI-perf parts include a CF chassis. Could be interesting for a racer to really lighten it up. Here's a couple more pics.