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Old 08-20-2008, 10:48 PM   #1
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Default Harley's Axial Comp Chassis - "Hybrid"

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The "Hybrid" Comp Chassis

Designed for the AX-10 using a DNA Dig unit.

I am offering a limited run of my Axial specific comp chassis. This chassis was modeled for tight tolerances and top performance.

This chassis was designed specifically to use an Axial transmission WITHOUT a slipper and also requires the use of the DNA dig unit. This setup is not for everyone, but I didn't design this for everyone. I designed it for the setup that I feel is the best. The recommend shocks are either Traxxas Big Bore or Losi Crawler Shocks.

The chassis is CNC milled from1/8" 6061 aluminum and the cross braces are also CNC milled from 1/4" Delrin. The bottom of the skid has two milled slots to recess the transmission mounting bolts and to help channelize the rig in a forward motion along the rocks in the case that rock were to leverage the wheels off the ground. The holes drilled and tapped in the side go into this channel as well but will not effect performance.

I have ran this rig the entire season here at KCRC, yielding me the second spot, qualifying myself for the 2008 Nationals


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You will notice that I have designed a Side Skid that allows for a narrow chassis but give protection for the motor. This will guide objects that would otherwise catch the motor plate, away from the chassis so you can continue on snag free.


The chassis uses stock length upper Axial links but requires shorter lower links; this design was to gain more equal length links. The suspension was modeled several different ways and the final result is a nice low roll center with low amounts of axle steer.

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This video show the axles roll center:

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Tight tollerances for sure

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This years test bed:

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Action shots:

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Don't like, don't buy it - How do you like that for a marketing strategy

But if you would like a shot at one send me a PM or Email. First come first serve, unless I don't like you

Like I said these are limited and will likely not be produced again.

Price is $74.99 shipped to the lower 48






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Old 08-20-2008, 11:08 PM   #2
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Makes a great rock racer too!

It is the green XC-1 body:

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Old 08-20-2008, 11:09 PM   #3
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It looks neato
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Old 08-20-2008, 11:26 PM   #4
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VERY nice Harley!!! Now i understand the skid design, very unique.

I LIKE IT!
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Old 08-20-2008, 11:29 PM   #5
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I've had the opportunity to drive this rig, more than a few times.
In one word...Planted.

Very nice piece J
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Old 08-20-2008, 11:35 PM   #6
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Thats what I am talkin about!!!! I now have a winter project
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Old 08-21-2008, 06:54 AM   #7
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Im runing one of these chassis' and I love it. Nicely done Harley/Freq E
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:25 AM   #8
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Does it fit a puller? :-(
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:30 AM   #9
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Does it fit a puller? :-(
Nope, this was designed for tight tolerances using a standard lathe motor.
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What kind of an ASSHOLE would use this chassis?
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Old 08-21-2008, 12:29 PM   #11
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It looks neato
Thanks man, I am going to run it as a rock racer down at Crawlapalooza this year.

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VERY nice Harley!!! Now i understand the skid design, very unique.

I LIKE IT!
It's my favorite part of the design :-P

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I've had the opportunity to drive this rig, more than a few times.
In one word...Planted.

Very nice piece J
It has kept me planted on the podium all season..........right behind you

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Thats what I am talkin about!!!! I now have a winter project
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HAHAHA, see ya in Oklahoma this year.



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Im runing one of these chassis' and I love it. Nicely done Harley/Freq E
I wondered where Neal's rig ended up Post some pictures! His was very nicely put together as well, pretty much an exact clone of mine.

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What kind of an ASSHOLE would use this chassis?
A damn good looking one!

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A damn good looking one!
So who is it then?

Very nice work brotha!
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Old 08-21-2008, 06:22 PM   #13
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Here you go Harley. Im very glad I got the opportunity to pick this thing up from Neal. It sticks to the rocks like glue!

Just an FYI, I had to trim the side plate very little and swap the delrin cross pieces for small diameter brass tube to clear my slipper.

Thanks again for the teriffic design. It's very tight, but thats how I like it... Giggity

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Old 08-21-2008, 06:46 PM   #14
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youngblood pay attention to that pup,
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Old 08-21-2008, 07:08 PM   #15
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I like it, what is something like this running and who can I go through to get one (if the price is right).
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I like it, what is something like this running and who can I go through to get one (if the price is right).
all the info is in the first post of this thread at the bottom after all the pics
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:42 PM   #17
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I like the compactness of this chassis. Good work Harley.
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Old 08-22-2008, 09:44 AM   #18
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It has been almost a year since you first came up with this chassis. It is nice to see you are finally bringing it to the public. Keep up the good work. Maybee I'll get to see this rig again at Crawlapalooza.

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Old 08-22-2008, 09:47 AM   #19
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Looking good .

Are you going to be running this at Saturday's comp? I would like to see it in action .
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Old 08-22-2008, 10:39 AM   #20
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Killer chassis Harley! I've had a chance to play with one myself and it definitely makes a very capable rig!

Good luck on the sale.

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