The Pinch - Micro Comp Chassis build

[GSRswapandslow]

any guess on a price for the chassis kit? or estimate on release date?

[helhedded]

I have noticed that the Micro has a ton of axle steer with the way the uppers are. Do you have any plans on fixing that?

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by GSRswapandslow

any guess on a price for the chassis kit? or estimate on release date?

Nothing yet. Getting closer though.

Originally Posted by helhedded

I have noticed that the Micro has a ton of axle steer with the way the uppers are. Do you have any plans on fixing that?

I tried to do away with the axle steer with this first prototype. It is not eliminated, but it is much better than stock. I already have a version 2 design that I am hoping will eliminate the axle steer. I just have to get it cut and tested. I will be bringing the cutting in-house soon, so the lead time will be much shorter on the next proto. It took almost a month to get the first chassis plates cut.

[GSRswapandslow]

so this will be made to specifically reuse the stock links, right? or will the new proto be similar to the BWD and use different links? i'm really liking your low profile style chassis plates and can't wait to see the new proto!

[forrest225]

Originally Posted by SVEN

Nothing yet. Getting closer though.



I tried to do away with the axle steer with this first prototype. It is not eliminated, but it is much better than stock. I already have a version 2 design that I am hoping will eliminate the axle steer. I just have to get it cut and tested. I will be bringing the cutting in-house soon, so the lead time will be much shorter on the next proto. It took almost a month to get the first chassis plates cut.

Now, i don't know much about this, but it seems to me that the way you are using that caliper, it is providing a false measurement, because the tire is touching the edge used for measuring i.d.and the top of the caliper is touching the ground, instead of the other edge used for measuring i.d. This leads me to believe that there is more that 1.9 inches of articulation.

But I do admit that I could be completely and utterly wrong

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by GSRswapandslow

so this will be made to specifically reuse the stock links, right? or will the new proto be similar to the BWD and use different links? i'm really liking your low profile style chassis plates and can't wait to see the new proto!

Still uses stock links and that will never change.

Originally Posted by forrest225

Now, i don't know much about this, but it seems to me that the way you are using that caliper, it is providing a false measurement, because the tire is touching the edge used for measuring i.d.and the top of the caliper is touching the ground, instead of the other edge used for measuring i.d. This leads me to believe that there is more that 1.9 inches of articulation.

But I do admit that I could be completely and utterly wrong

You are correct sir. Add about 1/2" to that for the correct measurement. Nice catch, I forgot to mention that.

[VooDuuChild]

That's crazy good for still using the stock shocks and links! Keepin my eyes open on this chassis!

[GSRswapandslow]

since you're making a 2nd proto...any chance on selling the v1's you had made?

[yellowpasta2000]

cant wait to get my hands on the final finished product!

[GSRswapandslow]

i'm returning my losi mini-t ball ends here in a few min and swapping them for an hs5065 instead....can't wait to get my hands on one of these when you release them

[fa1rch1ld]

blah blah blah...I want preorder!!

[rik]

awesome chassis!

[Mad Texan]

Is the back tire touching the ground?

[fa1rch1ld]

No its not touching...but its still a cool pic/micro.

[forrest225]

Originally Posted by Mad Texan

Is the back tire touching the ground?

Keep in mind that in the first pic the tires are on the ground, and the same measurement is shown on the caliper. I wouldn't be too worried about it.

[Mad Texan]

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[SVEN]

To take the pics, I just maxed it out in a side view, snapped the pic and then turned it around (with the same measurement on the caliper) and snapped a front view.

Really, honestly, I couldn't care less what the exact height is for the flex. I just wanted to show what it looks like maxed out, which is what someone asked to see.

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by GSRswapandslow

since you're making a 2nd proto...any chance on selling the v1's you had made?

Not likely. I'm not going to sell something that I feel is sub par. And with the changes coming for the v2, the v1 will be just that.


I would like to thank everyone for the comments and critiques. Letting me know what you want helps me make you what you want .

[InFlames]

I dont even have a micro, and now i want one after seeing this chassis. Good work man!

[VooDuuChild]

That chassis is like crack for my crawler, GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME!!!