proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
if u dun feel hurt in getting ur chasis scratch juz get one if not juz hav a look...when cf tend to get scratch and get hurt at the same spot again the strengthness is less sooner or later it will crack n break from the part it hurt most...especially high jumping big stone gravel etc....
05-14-2009, 07:32 PM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
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NO pricing or part numbers yet...thats the word I got directly from Jessica @ proline...
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Think I'm in wuv!
Now, how much?
Think I'm in wuv!
Now, how much?
NO pricing or part numbers yet...thats the word I got directly from Jessica @ proline...
Thanks!
05-15-2009, 03:02 AM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
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if u dun feel hurt in getting ur chasis scratch juz get one if not juz hav a look...when cf tend to get scratch and get hurt at the same spot again the strengthness is less sooner or later it will crack n break from the part it hurt most...especially high jumping big stone gravel etc....
if u dun feel hurt in getting ur chasis scratch juz get one if not juz hav a look...when cf tend to get scratch and get hurt at the same spot again the strengthness is less sooner or later it will crack n break from the part it hurt most...especially high jumping big stone gravel etc....
05-15-2009, 06:46 AM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
it a good looking chassis , id expect its cost will be $490 plus , there is that carbon fibre baja5b shell that sells for $350 and thats just a shell , plus all carbon parts cost is exagerated even the small parts cost a fortune , id rather have a strong ultra high quality plastic chassis than an overpriced carbon chassis .
05-15-2009, 08:05 AM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
Some on another forum that saw it at the RCX are saying the price will be under $200 but we will have to wait and see.
05-15-2009, 11:56 AM
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it a good looking chassis , id expect its cost will be $490 plus , there is that carbon fibre baja5b shell that sells for $350 and thats just a shell , plus all carbon parts cost is exagerated even the small parts cost a fortune , id rather have a strong ultra high quality plastic chassis than an overpriced carbon chassis .
it a good looking chassis , id expect its cost will be $490 plus , there is that carbon fibre baja5b shell that sells for $350 and thats just a shell , plus all carbon parts cost is exagerated even the small parts cost a fortune , id rather have a strong ultra high quality plastic chassis than an overpriced carbon chassis .
What $500 !
I'm thinking 2 bills or less..
05-15-2009, 12:59 PM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
Well apparently Pro-line themselves are claiming around $150, If anyone can they can, they have economies of scale working in their favor, buy materials in bulk, do large production runs and spread costs over more units. Hopefully we'll see this all come true, definitely can't wait to get mine!
05-15-2009, 01:01 PM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
If work picks up I sure will be getting one as my next phase on my 5B SS is a diet. $150 is not a whole lot more then what a stock chassis sells for. [X(]
$150 is not a whole lot more then what a stock chassis sells for. [X(]
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I was lucky after bidding on many new chassis for a spare on eBay won one shipped for around $70. Here is the states they list for $120 to $130 for a stock one.
Here is the states they list for $120 to $130 for a stock one.
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
im just going based on the common cost that we usually see with high priced carbon fibre , $150 sounds too cheap but if they do make it that price congrats for them , go see how much a carbon fibre rear wing costs for the 5B its just crazy compared to $10 for a plastic wing , thats why for a very large item like a main chassis made from carbon fibre id expect to pay $500 plus
05-15-2009, 08:11 PM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
Keep in mind ProLine is not a little company working in a shop in their back yard and do things on much bigger scale which reduces cost. The CF chassis being made now by very small companies are selling them for around $325 so I see where a BIG company could sell them for MUCH less.
05-16-2009, 12:00 AM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
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Well apparently Pro-line themselves are claiming around $150, If anyone can they can, they have economies of scale working in their favor, buy materials in bulk, do large production runs and spread costs over more units. Hopefully we'll see this all come true, definitely can't wait to get mine!
Well apparently Pro-line themselves are claiming around $150, If anyone can they can, they have economies of scale working in their favor, buy materials in bulk, do large production runs and spread costs over more units. Hopefully we'll see this all come true, definitely can't wait to get mine!
05-16-2009, 09:35 AM
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Well apparently Pro-line themselves are claiming around $150, If anyone can they can, they have economies of scale working in their favor, buy materials in bulk, do large production runs and spread costs over more units. Hopefully we'll see this all come true, definitely can't wait to get mine!
Well apparently Pro-line themselves are claiming around $150, If anyone can they can, they have economies of scale working in their favor, buy materials in bulk, do large production runs and spread costs over more units. Hopefully we'll see this all come true, definitely can't wait to get mine!
do you have a link?
05-16-2009, 10:24 AM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
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where is this posted?
do you have a link?
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Well apparently Pro-line themselves are claiming around $150, If anyone can they can, they have economies of scale working in their favor, buy materials in bulk, do large production runs and spread costs over more units. Hopefully we'll see this all come true, definitely can't wait to get mine!
Well apparently Pro-line themselves are claiming around $150, If anyone can they can, they have economies of scale working in their favor, buy materials in bulk, do large production runs and spread costs over more units. Hopefully we'll see this all come true, definitely can't wait to get mine!
do you have a link?
Link
05-17-2009, 04:52 AM
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RE: proline is making graphite chasssis for bajas
alot, you won't see much difference on plastic parts so going for things like CF beadlock rings won't do much interms of weight but if you total up all the aluminium parts and halve that weight that should give you an idea.
Also if someone was really slick they could make hinge pins from CF, either have them riding on bearings of sleave them in a thin brass tube. Same for shock shafts. I'd really like to see someone come out with a quality set of 6mm Titanium shock shafts BTW.
05-17-2009, 09:09 AM
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alot, you won't see much difference on plastic parts so going for things like CF beadlock rings won't do much interms of weight but if you total up all the aluminium parts and halve that weight that should give you an idea.
Also if someone was really slick they could make hinge pins from CF, either have them riding on bearings of sleave them in a thin brass tube. Same for shock shafts. I'd really like to see someone come out with a quality set of 6mm Titanium shock shafts BTW.
alot, you won't see much difference on plastic parts so going for things like CF beadlock rings won't do much interms of weight but if you total up all the aluminium parts and halve that weight that should give you an idea.
Also if someone was really slick they could make hinge pins from CF, either have them riding on bearings of sleave them in a thin brass tube. Same for shock shafts. I'd really like to see someone come out with a quality set of 6mm Titanium shock shafts BTW.
and they would not work..you can see the bearings in the upper arms(look for the blue seals) sorry for the bad pic it is older..
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Did you bore out the holes in the arms a little so they don't contact the hinge pin? Would be a little pointless if thats not done, but all in all looks good.
05-17-2009, 01:07 PM
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Did you bore out the holes in the arms a little so they don't contact the hinge pin? Would be a little pointless if thats not done, but all in all looks good.
Did you bore out the holes in the arms a little so they don't contact the hinge pin? Would be a little pointless if thats not done, but all in all looks good.
..now Ihave the RPM arms and if Ido this mod it voids my warranty
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The RPM warranty is only against manufacturing defects, its not a lifetime warranty against bashing so if they're fine then just go ahead and mod them.
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The RPM warranty is only against manufacturing defects, its not a lifetime warranty against bashing so if they're fine then just go ahead and mod them.
The RPM warranty is only against manufacturing defects, its not a lifetime warranty against bashing so if they're fine then just go ahead and mod them.
