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speedjunkie · 07-20-2009, 09:04 PM

I know this has been gone over a few times before. But, I'm really wanting a new chassis. I've still got the stocker, and I want to upgrade. I've been waiting for a GC2, but I don't know if that's going to happen. The OCD and PR concepts look promising too.

So, give me your opinions please. Thanks!

Mike

Drvnbeing · 07-20-2009, 10:52 PM

I have a DMG nat v3 I am getting rid of

. But really if you want a "comp" worthy chassis in my opinion the chino darksoul is a pretty sweet chassis. I have explained why in other post, just do a search on chassis in this section and you will find endless hits. If interested in the DMG pm me.

Mr. Ed · 07-21-2009, 03:25 AM

I went with a Kamikaze Mini Zero and I love it! you will not believe how big of a upgrade a comp chassis really is.

constantmotion · 07-21-2009, 05:19 AM

Fubar Mini Skeeter all the way.

bigflex · 07-21-2009, 06:09 AM

The OCD is a nice setup as is the mini Slingshot. I am not a fan of the Tall GC2. Yes the link geometry is spot on but it won't allow the slamming of your body. That is a deal breaker for me.

soundcolor · 07-21-2009, 06:37 AM

I've yet to see anything as good as the miXer... just my .002

fastev · 07-21-2009, 08:29 AM

Darksoul Chino. A bit expensive, but very complete. I've got a Mini Skeeter on the way as well, looking forward to checking it out.

old_dog · 07-21-2009, 11:58 AM

I would go with the PR Concept chassis. It is a narrow chassis much like the GC2. Very easy to set up for competions.

speedjunkie · 07-21-2009, 08:16 PM

Thanks guys! There's a couple mentioned here that I forgot about!

Decisions, decisions!

Mike

Sneed · 07-21-2009, 08:25 PM

Yo, Darksoul all the way.

Gatekeeper · 07-21-2009, 09:22 PM

It should not be much longer and the GC2 will be avalible

speedjunkie · 07-22-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatekeeper

It should not be much longer and the GC2 will be avalible

SWEEET! Any truth to the rumor of a design change?

Mike

roksloski · 07-22-2009, 08:56 AM

Dark soul chassis...

jakes performance hobbies has them on sale for 79.99 now....

samdog · 07-22-2009, 09:12 AM

i have the mini black widow chassie and i love it comes with the delrin links servo 4 link mount rear 4 link mount and a real slick skid with inboard link mounts it a very nice kit so thats my 2 cents

Krawler Kev · 07-22-2009, 09:27 AM

DarkSoul CHINO all the way.

A very complete package and apparently now at a cheaper price.

speedjunkie · 07-22-2009, 10:13 AM

I'm seeing a lot of votes for the DS chino chassis. Does the non delrin skid pose any problems? I'm guessing not by the responses, but I'm a bit surprised to be honest.

Mike

fa1rch1ld · 07-22-2009, 12:41 PM

I personally like low profile chassis. I took the DNA chassis and made the width of it the same as the Gatekeeper Mini. So my motor hangs off the side a bit. As for Aluminum. It works, but I think aluminum will gash and make hooks and might grab the rocks, its all preference though. My preference is less aluminum is better = less weight and less breaking. Put weight in the only spots you need it like rims and call it good.

HOW MUCH LONGER TILL WE GET TO SEE THE GC2????????

speedjunkie · 07-22-2009, 01:29 PM

Do all the after market comp chassis lenthen the WB out towards the legal limit?

Mike

fa1rch1ld · 07-22-2009, 02:55 PM

Stock, the WB is 8.5 inches. That is the limit. Yes the new chassis should put you at 8.5.

CRSMacgyver · 07-22-2009, 04:34 PM

Don't forget T1E's mini rockshow. That is what I built and I would definitely buy it again. The geometry works better than anything I have played with so far. Next choice would definitely be the Kamikazee mini chassis, it looks pretty sweet as well. Haven't been impressed with the RCBros chassis but I haven't seen the new mixer. Hopefully I will get to take a look at our next local comp since one of their drivers normally competes with us.

Hope that helps.

07-20-2009, 09:04 PM	#1
speedjunkie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wichita Posts: 120	Chassis? I know this has been gone over a few times before. But, I'm really wanting a new chassis. I've still got the stocker, and I want to upgrade. I've been waiting for a GC2, but I don't know if that's going to happen. The OCD and PR concepts look promising too. So, give me your opinions please. Thanks! Mike Last edited by speedjunkie; 07-20-2009 at 09:12 PM.

07-22-2009, 09:12 AM	#14
samdog Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stink Grove Posts: 403	Mini black widow chassie i have the mini black widow chassie and i love it comes with the delrin links servo 4 link mount rear 4 link mount and a real slick skid with inboard link mounts it a very nice kit so thats my 2 cents

07-22-2009, 12:41 PM	#17
fa1rch1ld RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 1,494	I personally like low profile chassis. I took the DNA chassis and made the width of it the same as the Gatekeeper Mini. So my motor hangs off the side a bit. As for Aluminum. It works, but I think aluminum will gash and make hooks and might grab the rocks, its all preference though. My preference is less aluminum is better = less weight and less breaking. Put weight in the only spots you need it like rims and call it good. HOW MUCH LONGER TILL WE GET TO SEE THE GC2???????? Last edited by fa1rch1ld; 07-22-2009 at 01:16 PM. Reason: Because I felt like it.

07-20-2009, 10:52 PM	#2
Drvnbeing Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crawlin' in NorCal! Posts: 416	I have a DMG nat v3 I am getting rid of . But really if you want a "comp" worthy chassis in my opinion the chino darksoul is a pretty sweet chassis. I have explained why in other post, just do a search on chassis in this section and you will find endless hits. If interested in the DMG pm me.

07-21-2009, 03:25 AM	#3
Mr. Ed RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Old Hickory Posts: 1,137	I went with a Kamikaze Mini Zero and I love it! you will not believe how big of a upgrade a comp chassis really is.

07-21-2009, 05:19 AM	#4
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	Fubar Mini Skeeter all the way.

07-21-2009, 06:09 AM	#5
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man Posts: 2,736	The OCD is a nice setup as is the mini Slingshot. I am not a fan of the Tall GC2. Yes the link geometry is spot on but it won't allow the slamming of your body. That is a deal breaker for me.

07-21-2009, 06:37 AM	#6
soundcolor Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cottontown Posts: 880	I've yet to see anything as good as the miXer... just my .002

07-21-2009, 08:29 AM	#7
fastev Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 41	Darksoul Chino. A bit expensive, but very complete. I've got a Mini Skeeter on the way as well, looking forward to checking it out.

07-21-2009, 11:58 AM	#8
old_dog Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 182	I would go with the PR Concept chassis. It is a narrow chassis much like the GC2. Very easy to set up for competions.

07-21-2009, 08:16 PM	#9
speedjunkie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wichita Posts: 120	Thanks guys! There's a couple mentioned here that I forgot about! Decisions, decisions! Mike

07-21-2009, 08:25 PM	#10
Sneed Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: With the ATL Crawlers Posts: 707	Yo, Darksoul all the way.

07-21-2009, 09:22 PM	#11
Gatekeeper RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LRC Posts: 1,600	It should not be much longer and the GC2 will be avalible

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07-22-2009, 08:56 AM	#13
roksloski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deep in Swing Town Posts: 3,011	Dark soul chassis... jakes performance hobbies has them on sale for 79.99 now....

07-22-2009, 09:27 AM	#15
Krawler Kev Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 911	DarkSoul CHINO all the way. A very complete package and apparently now at a cheaper price.

07-22-2009, 10:13 AM	#16
speedjunkie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wichita Posts: 120	I'm seeing a lot of votes for the DS chino chassis. Does the non delrin skid pose any problems? I'm guessing not by the responses, but I'm a bit surprised to be honest. Mike

07-22-2009, 01:29 PM	#18
speedjunkie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wichita Posts: 120	Do all the after market comp chassis lenthen the WB out towards the legal limit? Mike

07-22-2009, 02:55 PM	#19
fa1rch1ld RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 1,494	Stock, the WB is 8.5 inches. That is the limit. Yes the new chassis should put you at 8.5.

07-22-2009, 04:34 PM	#20
CRSMacgyver RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,449	Don't forget T1E's mini rockshow. That is what I built and I would definitely buy it again. The geometry works better than anything I have played with so far. Next choice would definitely be the Kamikazee mini chassis, it looks pretty sweet as well. Haven't been impressed with the RCBros chassis but I haven't seen the new mixer. Hopefully I will get to take a look at our next local comp since one of their drivers normally competes with us. Hope that helps.

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