So my son snapped a chassis.

[ccpm raptor]

So first practice run at 8-9am on friday of a three day event ended with him coming in to only see something missing. The Front bottom part of the chassis was brought to him by a marshal. He was still running around with it missing! He would be out for the weekend if we couldn't find a fix. So a thought popped in my head of a fix so off to lowes. we came back with a hacksaw, some bolts and some a piece of 3/16" steel. Off to what felt like forged in fire. A little heat, a big hammer and rail road tie to beat on, we forged a bottom plate to mended it together. Now he was suppose to milk it through the races but to my suprise he was sending it right there with all of us. And, did pretty good. Now he was plagued with machanical issues all weekend but was still able to get track time and race the main at the end. Iam so proud of him for not giving up.

 

[Rep732]

I've yet to see that...how did he manage? You would need to lawn dart that thing from like 15ft high to snap that. Impressive damage and interesting fix

 

[niz55]

Nice. Upgrade to 2.0 chassis.

 

[Seandonato73]

Nice. Upgrade to 2.0 chassis.

The 2.0 chassis isn't any stronger in that area, don't know how it would help.

 

[niz55]

the angle of the center diff is a plus but true same strength on the chassis but they are really good quality. Not sure how that happens.

See if horizon covers it under warranty.

 

[ccpm raptor]

I've yet to see that...how did he manage? You would need to lawn dart that thing from like 15ft high to snap that. Impressive damage and interesting fix

Not sure if it was already weakened from last year or he hit just right.

the angle of the center diff is a plus but true same strength on the chassis but they are really good quality. Not sure how that happens.

See if horizon covers it under warranty.

Looking at possibly a bartolone chassis

 

[PortCityRC]

Bartolone is 6061 aluminum and 5mm thick vs Taylor rc chassis is 6082 aluminum at 10mm thick. Both lightened. Wonder what the actual weight difference is.

 

[niz55]

Bartolone is 6061 aluminum and 5mm thick vs Taylor rc chassis is 6082 aluminum at 10mm thick. Both lightened. Wonder what the actual weight difference is.

I thought the stock chassis was 7075?

 

[ccpm raptor]

Bartolone is 6061 aluminum and 5mm thick vs Taylor rc chassis is 6082 aluminum at 10mm thick. Both lightened. Wonder what the actual weight difference is.

me to. taylor rc just looks heavy

 

[PortCityRC]

There is alot machined out though might be suprised

 

[MonsterAir]

I would think a heavier chassis would mess with how the rig jumps. How long did the stock one last him? If it was more than one big race I'd replace with stock and consider a second as spare.

I've yet to see that...how did he manage? You would need to lawn dart that thing from like 15ft high to snap that. Impressive damage and interesting fix

Have you seen vid of the sizzler yet? Those jumps were serious.

 

[ccpm raptor]

I would think a heavier chassis would mess with how the rig jumps. How long did the stock one last him? If it was more than one big race I'd replace with stock and consider a second as spare.



Have you seen vid of the sizzler yet? Those jumps were serious.

Well it was a used truck to start. All of ours were. We raced blue ridge nationals last year too and one time on a dirt oval, but that was it for us other than just around the house. I like the idea of replacement front and rear mounts on rc max chassis. Anyone know the weight of all three chassis?

There is alot machined out though might be suprised

Do you know the weight of rc Max?

 

[PortCityRC]

No I'm curious as well, there's a few guys here that have them but not sure if they've ever weighed them.
I know the rcmax vekta chassis I have is considerably light than the stock plate

 

[John Parks]

The rcmax chassis is the same weight as a losi 5ive-t chassis and much stronger. Also has replaceable ends in case of them breaking. For a raver it's a no Brainer to use it

 

[ccpm raptor]

The rcmax chassis is the same weight as a losi 5ive-t chassis and much stronger. Also has replaceable ends in case of them breaking. For a raver it's a no Brainer to use it

No I'm curious as well, there's a few guys here that have them but not sure if they've ever weighed them.
I know the rcmax vekta chassis I have is considerably light than the stock plate

I would think a heavier chassis would mess with how the rig jumps. How long did the stock one last him? If it was more than one big race I'd replace with stock and consider a second as spare.



Have you seen vid of the sizzler yet? Those jumps were serious.

Found a YouTube video of them being put on a scale. Stock is 48.783889 oz rc max is 50.08903 oz. 1.305141 heavier. Not bad.

 

[Markcarr]

I have the rcmax 1.0 frame. Thing is a beast
Will be getting one for the 2.0 when needed

 

[PortCityRC]

5mm extra in the areas that need the extra support and the replaceable ends John mentioned sounds like a win to me

 

[DougStar]

@evssv has on his 5t rebuild thread a stock vs Taylor rc weights don't remember exactly 100g or round there