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spinnrc · 02-27-2009, 08:24 PM

what do you think about rounding the bottom corners of the side plates? they look like they might get caught on rocks....otherwise sign me up

mopar1994 · 02-27-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by spinnrc

what do you think about rounding the bottom corners of the side plates? they look like they might get caught on rocks....otherwise sign me up

i was thinking the same thing about the corners

Wild Snapper · 02-27-2009, 10:21 PM

Keep up the good work man, I'm diggin the skulz chassis and looking forward to this.

JatoTheRipper · 03-01-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

Alright, here's the mock-up pictures. Wheelbase is 8.5"; Comp Legal. Belly height is 1.25"-2" depends on your shock setup and tires.

So far I'm liking it, now some testing! Please ignore the basement background

So this chassis keeps the wheelbase the same as stock? If so then I understand why the shock mount "tabs" don't have to be longer to keep the shocks from being at a severe angle.

RcBro · 03-01-2009, 11:18 AM

Yes thats correct, the wheelbase stays in at comp legal length 8.5".

Well got the Bronco body drying from paint. So decided to get this sucker rollin.

Got everything installed and my holmes motor wire came on done, so for now just pics. I think this thing is going to preform outstanding!

I also installed some aluminum lockers and CVD's.

The electronics are installed on the four link that is used in the rear, we have a rear electronics 4 link on the way.

revengefab · 03-01-2009, 11:57 AM

patiently awaiting delivery on my chassis and links, plus other goodies..

on a side note, your 1:1 front bumper and my new rock room will be built this week...

RcBro · 03-01-2009, 11:58 AM

You'll be the first witha set I promise! Good news on the bumper and room!

samdog · 03-10-2009, 03:17 AM

Does anybody have a link for the bronco body i want one

Xtant3150c · 03-10-2009, 03:51 AM

Nice looking Chassis.

Is there any issues with the chassis/skid getting hung up on rocks? Seems like there would be with the way the lower links mount to the skid?

RcBro · 03-10-2009, 09:11 AM

samdog- body can be found here: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSB1313

Xtant- The skid in the pictures is only for mockup and will be altered for final production, those who wish to run the links on between the chassis and skid similar to stock will need to make that modification.

I've been running the prototype as for for some time and haven't had an issue, ride height can be adjusted to lower or higher then stock.

Joat · 03-10-2009, 11:35 AM

when will you take my money?

akguanja · 03-10-2009, 12:20 PM

looks good except i dont like how the skid is sharp on the front and back bottom edges and the chassis. might do some good to have a small 35-45deg or some sort of a notch cut in there. otherside thats a rock hook waiting to happen imho.

and im not dissing you just stating my opinion to maybe provide ideas.

and like xtant says the links should mount into the skid.

JasonInAugusta · 03-10-2009, 12:23 PM

The chassis hangs below the lower links?

Can't see that working out very well - especially with those square corners.

RcBro · 03-10-2009, 06:41 PM

Again, the skid was for mockup, the final product will not be this way.

The links will mount on the skid but the final product will be half the thickness where the links mount allowing them to be the same height as the chassis. As you can see we've also left room for those who want to modify the skid to mount the links in between the skid and TVP's similar to the stock setup.

This proto so far walks circles around my old setups.

kikcaffine · 03-10-2009, 06:45 PM

I want one of your demo/proto testers! I have everything else from you!

abbott90 · 03-10-2009, 08:18 PM

Love this new chassis i have bought some products from you all and love them. Are you all planning on making this into a complete kit eventually with 4 link plates and all? Do you have any videos of the new chassis crawling? Thanks

RcBro · 03-10-2009, 09:46 PM

It will be the entire kit with links and 4 link. No videos yet sorry.

akguanja · 03-10-2009, 10:39 PM

that skid needs some spots to inboard the bottom links if you want ;D

and i wouldnt want a small step in it like below the links(like in ure final skid) that even if it is only a 1/8" or whatever

RcBro · 03-10-2009, 10:46 PM

Nothing I make will go out if I dont like it and feel its not an improvement over something else.

My prototype does however work. I'm handing some out to a few locals here to get some more testing done and see how they like it. Time will tell.

DirtyDezPirate · 03-10-2009, 11:17 PM

why dont you round off or angel the front and back peice of skidplate n chassis frame.. that way it doesnt get stuck??

03-10-2009, 12:20 PM	#32
akguanja RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wasilla Posts: 1,304	looks good except i dont like how the skid is sharp on the front and back bottom edges and the chassis. might do some good to have a small 35-45deg or some sort of a notch cut in there. otherside thats a rock hook waiting to happen imho. and im not dissing you just stating my opinion to maybe provide ideas. and like xtant says the links should mount into the skid. Last edited by akguanja; 03-10-2009 at 12:23 PM.

02-27-2009, 08:24 PM	#21
spinnrc Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: buffalo Posts: 41	what do you think about rounding the bottom corners of the side plates? they look like they might get caught on rocks....otherwise sign me up

02-27-2009, 10:21 PM	#23
Wild Snapper Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 625	Keep up the good work man, I'm diggin the skulz chassis and looking forward to this.

03-01-2009, 11:18 AM	#25
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Yes thats correct, the wheelbase stays in at comp legal length 8.5". Well got the Bronco body drying from paint. So decided to get this sucker rollin. Got everything installed and my holmes motor wire came on done, so for now just pics. I think this thing is going to preform outstanding! I also installed some aluminum lockers and CVD's. The electronics are installed on the four link that is used in the rear, we have a rear electronics 4 link on the way.

03-01-2009, 11:57 AM	#26
revengefab Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: mt angel Posts: 34	patiently awaiting delivery on my chassis and links, plus other goodies.. on a side note, your 1:1 front bumper and my new rock room will be built this week...

03-01-2009, 11:58 AM	#27
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	You'll be the first witha set I promise! Good news on the bumper and room!

03-10-2009, 03:17 AM	#28
samdog Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stink Grove Posts: 403	Does anybody have a link for the bronco body i want one

03-10-2009, 03:51 AM	#29
Xtant3150c RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: On Da' Shelf Posts: 1,253	Nice looking Chassis. Is there any issues with the chassis/skid getting hung up on rocks? Seems like there would be with the way the lower links mount to the skid?

03-10-2009, 09:11 AM	#30
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	samdog- body can be found here: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSB1313 Xtant- The skid in the pictures is only for mockup and will be altered for final production, those who wish to run the links on between the chassis and skid similar to stock will need to make that modification. I've been running the prototype as for for some time and haven't had an issue, ride height can be adjusted to lower or higher then stock.

03-10-2009, 11:35 AM	#31
Joat Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Snap on truck Posts: 736	when will you take my money?

03-10-2009, 12:23 PM	#33
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	The chassis hangs below the lower links? Can't see that working out very well - especially with those square corners.

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03-10-2009, 06:41 PM	#34
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Again, the skid was for mockup, the final product will not be this way. The links will mount on the skid but the final product will be half the thickness where the links mount allowing them to be the same height as the chassis. As you can see we've also left room for those who want to modify the skid to mount the links in between the skid and TVP's similar to the stock setup. This proto so far walks circles around my old setups.

03-10-2009, 06:45 PM	#35
kikcaffine Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kennesaw Posts: 630	I want one of your demo/proto testers! I have everything else from you!

03-10-2009, 08:18 PM	#36
abbott90 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: johnson city Posts: 103	Love this new chassis i have bought some products from you all and love them. Are you all planning on making this into a complete kit eventually with 4 link plates and all? Do you have any videos of the new chassis crawling? Thanks

03-10-2009, 09:46 PM	#37
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	It will be the entire kit with links and 4 link. No videos yet sorry.

03-10-2009, 10:39 PM	#38
akguanja RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wasilla Posts: 1,304	that skid needs some spots to inboard the bottom links if you want ;D and i wouldnt want a small step in it like below the links(like in ure final skid) that even if it is only a 1/8" or whatever

03-10-2009, 10:46 PM	#39
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Nothing I make will go out if I dont like it and feel its not an improvement over something else. My prototype does however work. I'm handing some out to a few locals here to get some more testing done and see how they like it. Time will tell.

03-10-2009, 11:17 PM	#40
DirtyDezPirate Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ramona Posts: 233	why dont you round off or angel the front and back peice of skidplate n chassis frame.. that way it doesnt get stuck??

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