Comp TLT......Using T-S technology.

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Here's my latest Comp tlt using...yes another torsion stick design.

I built my first version after i saw syco133's "Pimpcane" for the clod. I used the same idea but for aTLT. The first version i used C channel and realized that the TLT axles are to narrow and don't give enough leverage to give it decent suspension travel. One thing about a torsion stick though is that there so well balanced that they don't need much travel, but i figured that having a tad more articulation would only help it and make it even better.

So i thought of a different channel. Although it didn't give it much more travel, but one thing it did do is allow it to flex more easy which helps a lot in its performance.

Specs:

TLT axles
Torsion stick chassis
Pede tranny w/55t lathe
rooster ESC and hitec servo
mashers 2k's on HPI wheels.

One thing that i really like about the torsion stick design is that you don't have to worry about popping links ends anymore, which makes it almost indestructible...

Here are a few pics....no body offs yet....those will come tomarrow, the wiring is way to embarrassing to show off right now..

[Del Monte]

looks good so far!

let's see some off body shots

[run2jeepn]

Seems like everyone has there own Torsion TLT now. It must be the cool thing to do.

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Here are some body off shots, im running aluminum L channel for my chassis material.

Also I dont run links, I was but decided i would test drive it first without them. Its holding up fine so far but we'll see....


comments suggestions welcome.

[rockwerks]

So what is your total ground clearance?

[Crawlsalot]

with your setup, dont you get more articulation out of one side than the other?

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Originally Posted by Crawlsalot

with your setup, dont you get more articulation out of one side than the other?

It appears that the ratio of leverage between the right-front/left-rear and left-front/right-rear would be identical given the design and layout of this chassis, thus providing the same amount of articualtion in either direction. However, that is not taking the torsional load of a shaft-drive design into consideration. Seeing that the transmission is located in such a manner as to give it, (the tranny/chassis), less leverage over the already torque-twist prone left rear corner under forward load, I would assume that the negative influence of torsional torque should be minimal.

But, what do I know?

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Rockwerks: The GC is 2-3/4"

Crawlsalot: From the naked eye it seems to have virtually the same on each side, I'll get some measurements to be sure though.

Q: Im not exactly sure what you said, but it has almost zero torq twist.

[Robb]

How do you consider it a comp chassis with such low clearance? All the suspension and articulation talk seems pretty pointless if you are going to hang up on the smallest of rocks.

Not being mean, just pointing out an observation.

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Originally Posted by Robb

How do you consider it a comp chassis with such low clearance? All the suspension and articulation talk seems pretty pointless if you are going to hang up on the smallest of rocks.

Not being mean, just pointing out an observation.

I see what you mean, so far the low clearance has not been a problem.
My plan was to take advantage of not having shocks and have a super low CG and so far im happy with it, but you never know things change....

Don't worry, constructive comments are what help me re-think.

[TLTCrawlin]

Robb I think you should think before you speak! most TLTs run around 3" right? Im going for 3, or 3 1/2

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Here are a few action shots from earlier today....

[Got Rocks?]

these thinks make comp chassis tlts look like a stock tlt

[Got Rocks?]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Come over to a comp sometime.

you just want to beat my stick Dez

[Got Rocks?]

Originally Posted by Got Rocks?

these things go almost as well as dezfan's comp tlt

is that what you wanted to hear dez:-P

[Got Rocks?]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Just come on out to the Moab course and show me.

im gona try how bout you make one just for chits and giggles

[Got Rocks?]

im sorry i pissed you off dez heres what i meant by that i am using my rig as an example so get the idea now and yes i know i said better than all tlt's im just bein a cocky...afterall i am gotcocks

[Got Rocks?]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Not angry or upset, just making a point.

:-P ok well i feel like an ***:-(

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Originally Posted by dezfan

Sorry, I'm under contract at the moment.:-(

so you cant make one your saying?

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Originally Posted by dezfan

I can make one. But until I fulfill my current obligation I won't as I only have a single set of TLT axles to work w/ at the moment.

I WILL build one in the near future for testing. I think they have a lot of potential.

They do seem to have some potential, anytime you can virtually slap something together and have it work this good.....I can only imagine what some tinkering and thinking can do