05-21-2019, 07:50 AM | #101 | |
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05-21-2019, 09:03 AM | #102 |
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05-21-2019, 09:20 AM | #103 |
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The fact of the matter is, China can machine parts and get a finished good to you for cheaper than what a stateside machine shop an even get the material for... I'm not sure if its the same case in Europe, but it's just the problem you face when making finished goods. Sell them as US made for 3x the cost or offer an affordable product for the masses. Just because they are made in China doesn't mean they are bad parts, Chinese manufacturers can and do produce very high-quality parts if that's what you're looking for... we just automatically view China as crap because they do produce some very crappy stuff too.
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05-21-2019, 09:28 AM | #104 | |
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05-21-2019, 09:38 AM | #105 | |
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If people want to complain about Chinese parts they should get rid of their cellphone, computer, tablets, car, motorcycles, planes, trains and pretty much everything else in their life that gets manufactured. | |
05-21-2019, 10:10 AM | #106 |
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Things made in Taiwan are very different than things made in China.
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05-21-2019, 10:14 AM | #107 |
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05-21-2019, 10:26 AM | #108 |
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I've been reaaaaly good and haven't bought a rig or even big ticket parts since November waiting for that just right kit...and here it is! Even if all I'd ever had for reference of quality machining was wheels I'd still be all over a full offering from SSD |
05-21-2019, 11:09 AM | #109 |
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| Re: First Sneak Peek: SSD Trail King - Pro Scale Chassis Builders Kit!
Looks like squid pulled the full chassis pics? I'm anxious to see the full release and pricing. Might have to buy one of these instead of the element. |
05-21-2019, 11:15 AM | #110 | |
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| Re: First Sneak Peek: SSD Trail King - Pro Scale Chassis Builders Kit! Quote:
As for the tranny case material I would actually welcome a plastic housing. It might help reduce the weight although aluminum and plastic aren't too far apart weight wise. EDIT: I just googled Aluminum vs plastic and found that Aluminum typically has a density of 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter while ABS has a density of 1.08 grams per cubic centimeter. So In theory plastic is lighter if the dimensions/volume stay the same. Last edited by HumboldtEF; 05-21-2019 at 11:24 AM. | |
05-21-2019, 11:27 AM | #111 |
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Good info! I’ve never had a problem with a plastic trans case that wasn’t on a basher, saving weight and costs seems to be a win win here. And the nice aluminum one is always available for sale if someone is so inclined. |
05-21-2019, 12:21 PM | #112 |
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| Re: First Sneak Peek: SSD Trail King - Pro Scale Chassis Builders Kit!
Not just the SSD products but any RC that is produced in China, will the new tariffs effect the price?
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05-21-2019, 03:07 PM | #113 |
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Hmmm, really need to get some pricing on this and release date. This might be my treat for the year.. My Mrs wants an RC kit, so a simple SCX10II for her and this for me for a more ground up build |
05-21-2019, 03:11 PM | #114 | |
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05-21-2019, 04:52 PM | #115 |
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05-21-2019, 04:52 PM | #116 | |
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05-21-2019, 05:16 PM | #117 |
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So did big squid remove the photos? All I see are the teasers amain posted.
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05-21-2019, 05:19 PM | #118 |
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05-21-2019, 05:20 PM | #119 |
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05-21-2019, 06:19 PM | #120 | |
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| Re: First Sneak Peek: SSD Trail King - Pro Scale Chassis Builders Kit! You're too kind! Thank you, sir! Good to see you as well! Quote:
I see them: https://www.bigsquidrc.com/ssd-rc-rp...e-chassis-kit/ LOL yeah right. I believe the plastic parts area made in Taiwan. Right? | |
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