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redneckUSCG 11-26-2009 07:40 AM
RC10GT2 extended frame
 
I am trying to adopt a short course body to a gt2 frame, i need a extra 1" to 1 1/2" or wheelbase. does any one out there make a long frame convertion?

redneckUSCG 11-26-2009 10:31 PM
RE: RC10GT2 extended frame
 
All looky.........no talky.....!!!!!!! come on, someone has to have a idea here?

MCSRacing 12-03-2009 06:28 PM
RE: RC10GT2 extended frame
 
this is a get some aluminum and cut a chassis and upper deck from it project, its alot of work but if its what ur really wanting then it'll be worth the trouble. it sounds like a cool project.

highlandgrip 12-10-2009 01:04 PM
RE: RC10GT2 extended frame
 

ORIGINAL: redneckUSCG

I am trying to adopt a short course body to a gt2 frame, i need a extra 1'' to 1 1/2'' or wheelbase. does any one out there make a long frame convertion?
I'm doing the same thing with an HPI MT2. I need 1.25" more in length for the wheelbase to be right in the fender openings. I'm going to get a piece of aluminum, lay the old chassis on top, clamp it, then use the old chassis as a template and add the extra length. While it's clamped, drill all of your holes so everything will line up.

Look in the HPI Official MT2 thread. I started posting what I was doing and some pics on page 798. I'll be updating as I go along if you want to check it out.
Good luck!

GmanBill 12-11-2009 10:30 AM
RE: RC10GT2 extended frame
 
I usually buy carbon sheets from CST (http://www.cstsales.com/index.html) and make my chassis out of it when I am doing prototyping or custom applications. It is expensive but comes out light and strong, but the first step is to make the desired template out of a piece of cheap aluminum or tin then transfer it to the carbon once you have all your placements and everything the way you want it where you don't waist the expensive carbon with mistakes, you can even make your prototype first out of a fiberglass sheet then take it to the stronger carbon.

highlandgrip 12-11-2009 01:55 PM
RE: RC10GT2 extended frame
 

ORIGINAL: GmanBill

I usually buy carbon sheets from CST (http://www.cstsales.com/index.html) and make my chassis out of it when I am doing prototyping or custom applications. It is expensive but comes out light and strong, but the first step is to make the desired template out of a piece of cheap aluminum or tin then transfer it to the carbon once you have all your placements and everything the way you want it where you don't waist the expensive carbon with mistakes, you can even make your prototype first out of a fiberglass sheet then take it to the stronger carbon.
Thanks for the tip. What thickness do you usually go with? I found [link=http://compositeenvisions.com/search/results.html?search_in_description=1&keyword=12%22 x24%22x.135]this[/link] website that has color plate that is 3.5 mm thick and about $40 cheaper than the site you found for the same size piece. Might be worth checking out....[sm=thumbs_up.gif]

GmanBill 12-11-2009 01:58 PM
RE: RC10GT2 extended frame
 
3.5 should be fine, that is what I use for my dirt oval cars and trucks without a problem.


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