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whoodie · 07-11-2008, 09:00 PM

So you like the Slingshot but don't like the idea of a short shock.

This will make you decision a whole lot easier!

The DNA Longshot Protoype.

The DNA Longshot still retains all of the amazing characteristics and features of the Slingshot but with additional shock mounting holes for those that would like to use a full length shock.

This particular setup is using Traxxas Aluminum Big Bores with Losi white springs as well as droop springs internally.

BOWTIE · 07-11-2008, 09:07 PM

very nice whoodie!! i see that don and crew are keeping themselves very busy!!

killa b · 07-11-2008, 09:09 PM

looks good also liking the design but can you say holy mounting holes batman. hey it has adjustbility and looks like you can set it up for any kind of suspension.

2JSC · 07-11-2008, 09:13 PM

Looks like there are enough holes to use any shock combo that you can dream up. Very nice!

whoodie · 07-11-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 2JSC

Looks like there are enough holes to use any shock combo that you can dream up. Very nice!

That was the idea. It maintains all of the Slingshot holes with additional rows at .25" spacing. I have lots of test plans I want to do and maximum adjustability was the highest priority. I think I got it

Nova's Ark · 07-11-2008, 09:32 PM

Congrats Whoodie on the new design and input you had on it

. It looks very good. The new body looks great also

.

whoodie · 07-11-2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks Nova. First flames ever, can't wait to scratch it all up

eric113 · 07-11-2008, 09:40 PM

Can't wait to see it tomorrow.

whoodie · 07-11-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by eric113

Can't wait to see it tomorrow.

Bring your sunglasses, I polished it

SuperBad · 07-11-2008, 09:48 PM

I WANT ONE NOW!!!!!

BOWTIE · 07-11-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoodie

Bring your sunglasses, I polished it

screw that make sure he brings plenty of water...

eric113 · 07-11-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BOWTIE

screw that make sure he brings plenty of water...

You better not let me down sunday....

Yeah, Yeah I will have have plenty of water!

Btw whoodie.... thanks for making me choose between this and GC-2 chassis.

spot me 2 · 07-11-2008, 10:01 PM

Me LIKEY!!!!!

wrightcs77 · 07-11-2008, 10:30 PM

I am sure I will get flamed for this, but I don't like it. I looks like and SW2 chassis with more holes drilled.

whoodie · 07-11-2008, 10:34 PM

Hmm, interesting. Remember this is a prototype, not a final production version. The design more than likely will change.

Neil E · 07-11-2008, 11:14 PM

Very nice. Look forward to seeing it on Saturday. Season opener. All the new rig's come out to play.

NeXt559 · 07-12-2008, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoodie

The DNA Longshot still retains all of the amazing characteristics and features of the Slingshot but with additional shock mounting holes for those that would like to use a full length shock.

additional shock mounting holes? by looking at the pics i have to say that is a huge understatement

i count 49 mounting holes per shock!

i definatly have to look into this. ive been wanting to ugrade to some sort of comp chasis but didnt want to buy a set of new shocks. this definatly looks like the one for me

bluelightning · 07-12-2008, 06:51 AM

i was thinking of getting a slingshot but was worried that my battery wouldn't fit under the chassis brace it would be a close thing and id have to go full droop with my modified losi shocks as well i guess
this may have solved my problem

whoodie · 07-12-2008, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeXt559

additional shock mounting holes? by looking at the pics i have to say that is a huge understatement

i count 49 mounting holes per shock!

i definatly have to look into this. ive been wanting to ugrade to some sort of comp chasis but didnt want to buy a set of new shocks. this definatly looks like the one for me

Before I received this chassis from Don I made some shock tower extension plates that bolted onto the original Slingshot chassis. I drilled 140 1/8" holes by hand on the bridgeport. What was really crappy was that I did not have an 1/8" drill and had to use a non center cutting endmill. So after every hole I had to stop the machine and pick the disk off of the endmill that was left over. It was ridiculously tedious.

210solomon007 · 07-12-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoodie

Before I received this chassis from Don I made some shock tower extension plates that bolted onto the original Slingshot chassis. I drilled 140 1/8" holes by hand on the bridgeport. What was really crappy was that I did not have an 1/8" drill and had to use a non center cutting endmill. So after every hole I had to stop the machine and pick the disk off of the endmill that was left over. It was ridiculously tedious.

Very nice whoodie.. Thanks for the build thread!

07-11-2008, 09:00 PM	#1
whoodie Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas baby! Posts: 1,498	DNA Longshot Prototype So you like the Slingshot but don't like the idea of a short shock. This will make you decision a whole lot easier! The DNA Longshot Protoype. The DNA Longshot still retains all of the amazing characteristics and features of the Slingshot but with additional shock mounting holes for those that would like to use a full length shock. This particular setup is using Traxxas Aluminum Big Bores with Losi white springs as well as droop springs internally.

07-11-2008, 09:32 PM	#6
Nova's Ark Tire&Foam Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas Posts: 5,601	Congrats Whoodie on the new design and input you had on it. It looks very good. The new body looks great also.

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07-11-2008, 09:07 PM	#2
BOWTIE Ultimate RC Decals Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3,761	very nice whoodie!! i see that don and crew are keeping themselves very busy!!

07-11-2008, 09:09 PM	#3
killa b Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: # Posts: 216	looks good also liking the design but can you say holy mounting holes batman. hey it has adjustbility and looks like you can set it up for any kind of suspension.

07-11-2008, 09:13 PM	#4
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Looks like there are enough holes to use any shock combo that you can dream up. Very nice!

07-11-2008, 09:36 PM	#7
whoodie Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas baby! Posts: 1,498	Thanks Nova. First flames ever, can't wait to scratch it all up

07-11-2008, 09:40 PM	#8
eric113 Moderator Rule Breaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 5,970	Can't wait to see it tomorrow.

07-11-2008, 09:48 PM	#10
SuperBad Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lagrange Posts: 261	I WANT ONE NOW!!!!!

07-11-2008, 10:01 PM	#13
spot me 2 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St John, IN Posts: 379	Me LIKEY!!!!!

07-11-2008, 10:30 PM	#14
wrightcs77 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,496	I am sure I will get flamed for this, but I don't like it. I looks like and SW2 chassis with more holes drilled.

07-11-2008, 10:34 PM	#15
whoodie Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas baby! Posts: 1,498	Hmm, interesting. Remember this is a prototype, not a final production version. The design more than likely will change.

07-11-2008, 11:14 PM	#16
Neil E Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sachse TX Posts: 145	Very nice. Look forward to seeing it on Saturday. Season opener. All the new rig's come out to play.

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07-12-2008, 06:51 AM	#18
bluelightning Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 50	i was thinking of getting a slingshot but was worried that my battery wouldn't fit under the chassis brace it would be a close thing and id have to go full droop with my modified losi shocks as well i guess this may have solved my problem

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