BWD XR-Mantis Prototype Chassis Kit...All New!
 

As most of you who have been around a while know, I worked with H3RESQ a few years back on a production version of his Mantis chassis design - half torsion/half 4 link chassis setup. Well, being that I like to explore different concepts, especially those outside of the norm, I've made some ground on an all new Mantis that I've redesigned from the ground up, while still based on the original concept.

Anyway, more details will follow but here's a few pics of the first semi-close prototype :mrgreen:

This new version is very light weight and eliminates the axle wrap found in the old production Mantis. It also uses equal length front upper/lower links standard.

I'll post pics of it "Dubbed" with the new XR-M bodiless top this weekend if time allows.

Mantis Vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMUw8wHOQ0w

Build instructions http://billet-works.com/build_instructions_-_xr_mantis

BW

OMG.:shock: Now that is sexy
Let me test that for you. Please.....
Just kidding, I know you got your team drivers for that.
Well done Don

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Wow *picks jaw up off floor* i want one.......

Very slick looking "thumbsup"

Nice work Don! "thumbsup"

That looks awesome!

BEAUTIFUL"thumbsup"

I almost threw my computer monitor out the window! that's amazing!!! Interesting to see a part sprung and torsion MOA chassis "thumbsup"

All i can say is SPEECHLESS!!! Amazing work Don"thumbsup""thumbsup"

You never cease to amaze me don!!!!"thumbsup"

Now that is wicked sweeeeeeeeeeetttt right there!!! the things that make you go :shock:!! "thumbsup""thumbsup" Can't wait to see it in action on some rocks!

I could see that replacing my XR-Wedge. :mrgreen:

Man that looks so much cooler than the old mantis! Its a totally different performing rig than everyone may think. Cant wait to see how the XR version works with the lighter axles. "thumbsup"

That looks killer man! "thumbsup"

holy mother ......... chit that looks sweet!!!!!

plus knowing BWD ...... the price on this is definitely gonna be competitive!!!!!!!!

I WANT ONE!!!

Pretty darn sexy bro !

Sofa King we Todd Ed.

In a really, really good way.

Do those rims hold slugs?

Have you got any flex pics?

Very cool Don. Way to breathe new life into an old classic. I see it is sporting a pair of Khaos Claws too"thumbsup"

Very cool man!

Don,

Nothing to see with the old mantis !!! Great job Don, as usual... If that beast really hits the market, I may get an XR promptly "thumbsup"
Hope to see that soon on the rocks on a YT vid...;-)

Emmanuel.

Drop Dead Gorgeous "thumbsup"

:shock: wow..... 1/2 crawler, 1/2 artwork

Yes, almost a piece of art, really. Well done, Don.

wow!!:shock: that chassis looks sick. would love to see some video of it in action.

Very sick looking, it looks like it will work very well.

Pics with the topperplease !!!

W:shock:Weee, Don that's a freaking blast to look at. I love it, and can't wait for a video if it runs as good as it looks you have a winner good sir. "thumbsup"

+1

really a beautiful chassis !!! "thumbsup""thumbsup"

Very Nice Don

Justin

Looks nice, i agree with the comment abou it being a work of art.

Okay this is one shiney shiney chassis... what sorta flex you getting out of that rear suspention?

Wow! That is different, would like to see it in action


Cheers
Dan

Very Very nicely done. That is beautiful.....8)

Looking forward to seeing this develop! I still run an original Mantis, though the plates have been replaced with delrin."thumbsup"

SSSIIICCCKKKK:twisted:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


i cant wait to see how it works on the rocks. can you post a few flex shot please"thumbsup"

amazing work Don as always. that is some nasty clearance in the rear

This is not a crawler!!!! This is ART!!!!! Beautiful!!!!

Any ballpark figure for how much this will run?

JUST WICKED :shock: !

Nice work, never had an original Mantis but a buddy does and I always wanted one. I noticed there's very little triangulation in the rear links, does that hurt the handling or is it not necessary on a torsion chassis? I've only ever ran 4 linked rigs but if this goes into production I'll definitely take one.

Ship a prototype up here to Canada and we can test it out in a "Ted's garage" video. I know, slim chance but still worth a shot. :mrgreen: