The Pinch - Micro Comp Chassis build

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by Sarlac

My shiny new pinch chassis arrived on thursday afternoon in a nondescript envelope. I ripped into it immediately and obsessively rebuilt my little murdered out cj7. I think i read before that the holes were going to be a bit too small, but the material is soft enough for the screws to self tap with a little effort. Using the upper most shock and link mount points it sits very low (tends to get high centered more easily). However, it is much more stable. I am now able to climb and descend objects that would have been a sure flip with the stock chassis in droop mode. Finally the shocks seem to actually perform as they should. Instead of just being springy for no apparent reason the inboard setup seems to force the wheels onto the surface. My body choice severely limits the flex range, but the stiffness of the stock springs supports the weight nicely. I am very impressed with this thing overall. Thanks SVEN, well done!

Love the build Sarlac!

[Stormin2u]

I'm ready this just makes to much sense stock components good preformance nice work. PayPal ready.

[thkov]

I've PM'd SVEN a couple times... these still available? Paypal ready to go also..

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by thkov

I've PM'd SVEN a couple times... these still available? Paypal ready to go also..

PM sent! Sorry for the long wait.


To All:

My Grandmother has been in the hospital for the past couple months and passed away this week. So family has come first for a while.

Thanks for the continued support!!

[Stormin2u]

Sorry to hear of your Grandmothers illness and death Steve.

That's right we all understand family first.

[JeepinOR]

God Bless you and your family, especially during this time.

Good luck with everything, Sven. Be strong brother.

[SVEN]

ON SALE!! LIMITED TIME ONLY:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...92#post2485392

[malvesjpx]

Originally Posted by SVEN

ON SALE!! LIMITED TIME ONLY:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...92#post2485392

Could you please inform when will the next lot be available? Do you ship to Brazil? Could you please inform the price.

Thanks in advanced

Marcelo

[PCHILNSF]

Very nice.I would'nt mind one for one of my micros.Any chance of knowing when they will be available again?

[Snipervision]

I noticed you are running with springs & the shocks in the standard upright position instead of no springs & reversed for droop. Wouldn't reversed shocks & no springs work better? I am ready when they become available.

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by Snipervision

I noticed you are running with springs & the shocks in the standard upright position instead of no springs & reversed for droop. Wouldn't reversed shocks & no springs work better? I am ready when they become available.

That is a common misconception. The reason many think it is true, is because that is the best way to get a Stock chassis to be low enough to work decent.

This chassis was designed to work well using stock components and use a sprung suspension. A sprung suspension will provide dampening (like when jumping) where a full droop will not.

[Snipervision]

Originally Posted by SVEN

That is a common misconception. The reason many think it is true, is because that is the best way to get a Stock chassis to be low enough to work decent.

This chassis was designed to work well using stock components and use a sprung suspension. A sprung suspension will provide dampening (like when jumping) where a full droop will not.

When will they be available & price??

[Stormin2u]

Originally Posted by Snipervision

When will they be available & price??

Hang in there Dan, this is without question one of the best performing chassis available and it was designed to make those stock Micro parts work. It's light and the geometry is excellent don't lose your focus.

[Stoovey2004]

I got one of the few remaining Pinch chassis left, thanks to Steven finding one when clearing house. I don't know if he ever plans on making more, so I was very grateful he was able to help me out when the chassis I bought from another member got lost in the mail.

I got it yesterday and just finished installing it after work. Without even running it, I can tell this is one awesome well-designed chassis. One thing I noticed, based on comments posted previously, is that the springs do indeed function the way they ought to. No springy bouncey feel. Very articulate. I can't wait to fix my on/off switch connections (might just solder a jumper) and run this baby!!

Once again, thanks to Steven.