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Old 04-22-2008, 12:22 PM   #1
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Default VisionaryFabrication production Mantis chassis. (prototype build)
Visionary Fabrication will be producing the Mantis super chassis for public sale............here's some teaser picture's of the prototype build.

Chassis will come with front 4link mount, rear chassis mount, upper link's, lower links with shock mount's, rear link's, all spreader's, and skid/ base plate. It may also include shock's.
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:28 PM   #2
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Torsion rear with 4 link up front, looks great . Wasn't there a tread on this chassis a while ago. It looks familiar.
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:28 PM   #3
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gorgous! i assume you got permission from the origonal designer? (maybe it was you, its been too long i dont remember)
all us super guys always loved that thing. the CNCed version looks even better!
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:44 PM   #4
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H3RESQ is the designer, so I'm guessing he's ok with it.

Very nice work on the redesign, I really like the super sleek profile.
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Old 04-22-2008, 01:06 PM   #5
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Here's a quick rendering of where we are heading.
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Old 04-22-2008, 01:17 PM   #6
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I am watching.....you sparked my interest....something to add to the line up of 2.2s....Looks great!
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Old 04-22-2008, 01:25 PM   #7
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Man that looks killer! I was hoping you would find someone to produce your chassis H3!
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Old 04-22-2008, 02:01 PM   #8
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Is the rear axle going to use a traditional upper mount. The 2 holes in the rear of the chassis look to be set up for adjustable wheel base?
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I am watching.....you sparked my interest....something to add to the line up of 2.2s....Looks great!
This is designed around Super and will bolt direct to Clod axle's....

BTW: Could a Moderator move this to Clod section
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Is the rear axle going to use a traditional upper mount. The 2 holes in the rear of the chassis look to be set up for adjustable wheel base?

Actually It will have a custom rear mount for clod axle using both bolt holes. The chassis will probably be sold in 17,18,19,20 inch wheelbase's. Each size will be stamped with wheelbase.......The tail thickness will vary with each wheelbase length to get the chassis flex correct for wheelbase.
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Actually It will have a custom rear mount for clod axle using both bolt holes. The chassis will probably be sold in 17,18,19,20 inch wheelbase's. Each size will be stamped with wheelbase.......The tail thickness will vary with each wheelbase length to get the chassis flex correct for wheelbase.

Awesome idea on the different thickness for the different lengths, when will you guys have pricing info and availability dates, etc?
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Awesome idea on the different thickness for the different lengths, when will you guys have pricing info and availability dates, etc?
I hope VF doesn't set a date. I want some time for testing, etc.
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I hope VF doesn't set a date. I want some time for testing, etc.
No date or price set; this will be tested thoroughly before releasing to public so we can work with H3 to get every part dialed in 100%. Keep your eyes peeled, we have some pretty sick parts being added to the build VERY soon.
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I want to test one, how much for a tester.
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Old 04-22-2008, 04:08 PM   #15
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Nice, H3RESQ. Glad to see your trip to Texas paid off for you.
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Old 04-22-2008, 05:33 PM   #16
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Right on J, the CNC work makes it much better than how you had your original plates done. This chassis design is super stable, and has a better breakover than any other I have seen.
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Old 04-22-2008, 05:59 PM   #17
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Congrats!!

Maybe I might have to run a super now.
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Old 04-22-2008, 06:16 PM   #18
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it looks like my super is going to be getting rebuilt pretty soon
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Old 04-23-2008, 02:23 AM   #19
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Looks good. I would go with it rather than a stick for sure.
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:15 PM   #20
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I've been looking to build a super. No excuses now.
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