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mrpink · 10-12-2006, 08:35 PM

it can flex much higher... but I could not find a taller can.

good GC I would have to say.

topless.

chassis is made of hollow carbon fiber tubing, links and shock posts are alum.

This was my first ever crawler chassis build... i have plans on a second- learn from a few mistakes and clean some stuff up. I havent had it out crawling yet, too much rain around here, but once I do- more pics.

matt
cincy

kaaina · 10-12-2006, 08:38 PM

looks sweet i like that c/f back bone

Udlman · 10-13-2006, 02:11 AM

I made a carbon spine stick a couple of weeks ago and broke it first time out. I found that carbon tube can't take much torsional twist before the laminations let go.

I have learnt from my mistakes and have now made a tuber.

Brad.

clodstall · 10-13-2006, 08:58 AM

mine is made out of hex aluminum does ok shock towers are hurricane clips for rafters on a house..

mrpink · 10-13-2006, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Udlman

I made a carbon spine stick a couple of weeks ago and broke it first time out. I found that carbon tube can't take much torsional twist before the laminations let go.

I have taken it to full articulation and bounced it to see if there were any issues... seems solid. What type of CF tube did you use? This one is thick walled non directional tubing and the shock mounts are set into the tubing for strengh. Like i said- this was my frist attempt and I am pretty happy with i so far.

matt
cincy

Udlman · 10-13-2006, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpink

I have taken it to full articulation and bounced it to see if there were any issues... seems solid. What type of CF tube did you use? This one is thick walled non directional tubing and the shock mounts are set into the tubing for strengh. Like i said- this was my frist attempt and I am pretty happy with i so far.

matt
cincy

I used 1/2" x 5/16" tube, and also sleeved the high stress areas, such as the mid link mounts, and where the shock towers mount. When mine broke u could almost twist it a full 360deg. Will be interesting to see how it goes. Mine was definately light and worked quite well.

Brad.

mrpink · 11-06-2006, 08:57 PM

will post action pics soon.

matt
cincy

10-12-2006, 08:35 PM	#1
mrpink RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: trying to find out what a TVuPer is..... Posts: 1,851	Pics of my CF sticky.... it can flex much higher... but I could not find a taller can. good GC I would have to say. topless. chassis is made of hollow carbon fiber tubing, links and shock posts are alum. This was my first ever crawler chassis build... i have plans on a second- learn from a few mistakes and clean some stuff up. I havent had it out crawling yet, too much rain around here, but once I do- more pics. matt cincy

10-12-2006, 08:38 PM	#2
kaaina Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nanakuli Posts: 638	looks sweet i like that c/f back bone

10-13-2006, 02:11 AM	#3
Udlman Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 59	I made a carbon spine stick a couple of weeks ago and broke it first time out. I found that carbon tube can't take much torsional twist before the laminations let go. I have learnt from my mistakes and have now made a tuber. Brad.

10-13-2006, 08:58 AM	#4
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	mine is made out of hex aluminum does ok shock towers are hurricane clips for rafters on a house..

11-06-2006, 08:57 PM	#7
mrpink RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: trying to find out what a TVuPer is..... Posts: 1,851	will post action pics soon. matt cincy

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