Monsterbeetle pro XL/XL

[soubrytjen]

Hé Ron ook hier

Nice Beetle!

 

[fastman]

are they power coated mate and how much is a red one plz. how tuff are these compared to a standard FG chassis

 

[RonW]

are they power coated mate and how much is a red one plz. how tuff are these compared to a standard FG chassis

No powder coat!
THE color is anodizd.
129 euro + 10 euro for anodizing.

There is no stronger chassis than this one on THE market!
5mm instead of the orignel 4mm thicknis.
Aircraft aluminium,,,,,,

 

[hotrod45]

too nice to go out and bash in the dirt!

 

[RonW]

XL update,,,,,

Update!
New makeover.





Here you can see the new Mecatech brakecaliper on the elcon Drivetrain.
I have made adapter to make it possible to mount it.






New Elcon diff with hèlical gears in it!:shock:


More updates coming soon!:lol:

 

[pete379]

Man,that's looking great. I ordered one of those mecatech brake systems also. I have not yet got to install it due to my back surgery but it looks like a fantastic system. Please keep us informed on your first impressions on the system once you get it up and running.

 

[RonW]

monsterbeetle XL

Update of my new rebuild,,,, monster beetle!


New front end XL wishbones,,,,,, not ready!:shock:







The hydraulik Mecatech brake.






New rear end XL wishbones








and even more pictures of my rebuild,,,, wave






This car is built up on a Alu-Tec EVO 1 535mm XL chassis (5mm thick)

 

[dwarfy]

Another excellent build Ron :cool2:

 

[Mike1970]

Hi Ron, I thought I'd post this photo - not because your pipe work is wrong, just as an alternative.

 

[renbar]

mike how did you do that swap bleed nipple over to inlet

 

[Mike1970]

By the power given to me on a visit to the vatican.

















Then I unscrewed it and put it in the other end.

 

[dwarfy]

By the power given to me on a visit to the vatican.

















Then I unscrewed it and put it in the other end.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

[renbar]

By the power given to me on a visit to the vatican.

















Then I unscrewed it and put it in the other end.

very funny mike its the first post were you show signs of humour,,i meant to ask how you got it to fit other way around i wasn't sure the in fitted on the bleed side ect mines been a pain since being fitted where it to close to exhaust i keep melting it,,but cheers for posting that pic im going to swap em over

 

[Mike1970]

very funny mike its the first post were you show signs of humour,,i meant to ask how you got it to fit other way around i wasn't sure the in fitted on the bleed side ect mines been a pain since being fitted where it to close to exhaust i keep melting it,,but cheers for posting that pic im going to swap em over

You cheeky B'stard - I'm the funniest man I know!!!!!! :lol:

 

[RonW]

Hi Ron, I thought I'd post this photo - not because your pipe work is wrong, just as an alternative.

Nice pipe work,,,,,
You got the brake caliper way around behind the sprocket.
Therefore, I have too little space.
My homemade adapter for mounting it, have no more space.

 

[Mike1970]

Good job you pointed that out Ron, I hadn't noticed. What make is your gear carrier?

 

[RonW]

Build off for 2012

Here are the pictures of my XL Monsterbeetle as he is ready for season 2012.

The new XL sideplates with the proper recess for the tank.
With a 2 numerous extra Windows, so not everyone can see that this is an undercover XL.


The new elcon transmitter box with more space and beter position for my servo setup.


The new rear wishbones XL!


The new front wishbones XL!


The bottem in sight,,,,,


The back off the car pretty wide.:shock:


Mecatech brake on the Elcon drivetrain.
Finally a brake that really works.


new lightweight servotray


New design servosaver location.


The front,,,,,,XL!








and a few action photos from the Netherlands.

There is again a bunch of self created parts on this car.:lol:

 

[craigs1977]

Nice work ron.The xl side plates sure do hide the longer chassie.

 

[Michael]

Hi Ron, its Michael in the UK with the black beetle, how are you, just wondering if you make any long wheel base chassis.

I bought 2 from alu-tec but both failed, a makrolon one which just snapped in half after 30mins or so of use just from driving, no crashes it just snapped.

The other alloy one i purchased also fell apart after an hour, the whole alloy piece running down the sides of the chassis which you screw the side rails to just fell off.

Siggi said it was damaged in the press but is 100% ok but was not, since this happened in November i have not been able to use my car and I have had difficulties in having them warranted by him due to poor communication and never ending excuses on his side so am left with no choice but to seek another path before converting back to standard.

If you can supply me with one i would be very grateful or if you know of someone else who can make similar that would also be fine.

Thanks for your time Ron
Michael

 

[atom3624]

Interesting this.
I've often wondered about getting a 535 for my FG MT.
Hobbythek list longer side braces now - main reason for not considering one before - to bolt onto the engine.

Al.