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07-08-2011, 09:08 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth
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|  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  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 Last edited by billet works; 08-19-2011 at 02:12 AM. |
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07-08-2011, 09:19 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN
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OMG.  Now that is sexyLet me test that for you. Please..... Just kidding, I know you got your team drivers for that. Well done Don Last edited by Jeepkid; 07-08-2011 at 09:22 PM. |
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07-08-2011, 09:21 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario
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.......... Wow *picks jaw up off floor* i want one....... |
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07-08-2011, 09:21 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany
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Very slick looking  |
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07-08-2011, 09:22 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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Nice work Don! |
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07-08-2011, 09:23 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Frisco
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That looks awesome!
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07-08-2011, 09:41 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nanaimo, BC (Vancouver Island)
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BEAUTIFUL |
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07-08-2011, 09:46 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco
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I almost threw my computer monitor out the window! that's amazing!!! Interesting to see a part sprung and torsion MOA chassis |
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07-08-2011, 09:59 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: dartmouth ns
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All i can say is SPEECHLESS!!! Amazing work Don |
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07-08-2011, 10:26 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 801
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You never cease to amaze me don!!!! |
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07-08-2011, 10:30 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gawga!
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Now that is wicked sweeeeeeeeeeetttt right there!!! the things that make you go !! Can't wait to see it in action on some rocks!
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07-08-2011, 10:58 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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I could see that replacing my XR-Wedge. |
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07-08-2011, 11:08 PM
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| WOOPOOW!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA
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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. |
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07-08-2011, 11:22 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austria
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That looks killer man! |
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07-08-2011, 11:23 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UAE in the GCC
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holy mother ......... chit that looks sweet!!!!! plus knowing BWD ...... the price on this is definitely gonna be competitive!!!!!!!! I WANT ONE!!! |
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07-09-2011, 03:15 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Moscow Mills MO
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Pretty darn sexy bro !
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07-09-2011, 03:20 AM
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| Shelf queen  Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Internet
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Sofa King we Todd Ed. In a really, really good way. Do those rims hold slugs? |
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07-09-2011, 03:43 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Isle of Man
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Have you got any flex pics?
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07-09-2011, 04:18 AM
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| Try to Bend it   Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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Very cool Don. Way to breathe new life into an old classic. I see it is sporting a pair of Khaos Claws too |
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07-09-2011, 06:54 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 6512 Elevation
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Very cool man!
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