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10-02-2009, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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| BWD's newest Mini Chassis...Don's new mini rig
Well guys and gals, I've been working on a ton of new projects and thought I might take a few minutes and share one of the many with you all. It's a mini version of a new dual taper 4 link chassis I've been developing. I'm working on vid's of it this weekend but this will get ya started. Here's a vid from the 10-17-09 DFW local comp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeD90iYTR2c Feel free to post up...more new things will be revealed here over the next few days Don Billet Works Designs Last edited by billet works; 10-24-2009 at 03:32 PM. |
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10-02-2009, 01:30 PM | #2 |
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Is there a specific reason for the taper or is it "just cuz you can"? :-D
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10-02-2009, 01:33 PM | #3 |
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| I'm glad you asked that...it's more than just because for sure. The taper aids in sqeezing the chassis through tights spots, allows more angle for off camber breakover climbs, and helps avoid high center situations.
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10-02-2009, 01:36 PM | #4 |
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| I figured there was more reasoning behind it. Great idea, and I bet the 2.2 version will be just as cool |
10-02-2009, 04:15 PM | #5 |
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looks good... cant wait to see the revised SSS
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10-02-2009, 04:24 PM | #6 |
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What the height ground to skid ?
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10-02-2009, 04:29 PM | #7 |
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10-02-2009, 04:34 PM | #8 |
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Man that is narrow!! I can't wait to see one in person, you never cease to amaze me Don!!
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10-02-2009, 04:35 PM | #9 |
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10-02-2009, 04:57 PM | #10 |
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Looks great Don!! i look forward to seeing it at crawlapalooza. |
10-02-2009, 05:24 PM | #11 |
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Wow! Sweet rig indeed! Can't wait to see the vids! Mike |
10-02-2009, 08:36 PM | #12 |
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that is very cool and VERY ORIGINAL that is onw cool design nice job. I'm curious on th eservo plate it looks like you have room for a hump pack battery what else you got up your sleeve? |
10-02-2009, 09:45 PM | #13 |
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Ed, it's for running the steering servo off center while running wheel wideners, so I can sit my battery up front. Waiting for that tweak until the new shoes are ready to bolt on |
10-03-2009, 12:39 AM | #14 |
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i soooo badly need one of those chassis for my mrc
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10-03-2009, 04:22 AM | #15 |
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Don that looks sweet cant wait to see what else you bring out |
10-03-2009, 07:23 AM | #16 |
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Very innovative 123 blocks make perfect stands for the mini crawlers.
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10-04-2009, 09:39 AM | #17 |
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OMG..... I was just talking to ed about something like this the other day.... That is so bitchin.. I want one... So, when will it be ready, what will it ship with, and ummmm.... I WANT ONE. (I know you cant list prices, but lets say that low means under 40, mid means 41-60, and high means 60 plus) give us an idea... If you can? |
10-04-2009, 11:54 AM | #18 |
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Well, I'm glad to see all the pos responses. I am still working on vids/action pics but as soon as I post those, and pass the remote around some at crawlapalooza, I will have a good idea of how many to wrap up first run. Time to market will be quick as the parts are fairly simple to produce. I'm shooting for 60ish for sides, skid, braces, link mounts, links, and hardware. I will know how close I am on exact pricing in a week or so, but I will try to nail it down sooner. Keep em comin! 2.2 version soon to be revealed. Don |
10-04-2009, 12:01 PM | #19 |
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