My new project on the way!!
 

OK after have see the Backslash on the Traxxas forum (slash convert into 1/8 scale buggy) i've decided to make one me too, but a little more conplexe.
I've decided to make my own frame, in an 1/8" aluminium plate.
The main goak why i,ve decided to make a new frame is simple, i want the motor INSIDE the buggy, and not on the back, like the original slash.
To do this, i've turn the tranny on 180 degre.
I've order the Rustler upper chassis to fix the steering rack.
I've order a Kyosho MP 777 proline body, and i must wait for it before to finalise the shape of the frame.
The wing mount will be a JConcept wing mount for revo, and the wing will be an Ofna red high down force.
Take a look at this pics, it's basics, but the projet is on the way:yipi:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5274/slash016ok9.jpg
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/2892/slash015az1.jpg
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1244/slash012gs1.jpg
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EXCELLENT idea david, do you mind if i also build one myself just for the hell of it? ive got a nice pretty piece of 3mm 6061 T6 plate here ive been wondering what to do with.

Looks cool, I was thinking about doing the same thing. I have my slash with 17mm hexes and the full offset wheels. It looks good, but the center of the chassis is too tall for my taste. A scratch built chassis looks like a good idea to me! I look forward to seeing your progress.

Hey david! That looks somewhat familiar-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g4...d/DSC00053.jpg

This a previous incarnation of my Rustler. The tranny flipping works wonders for corner handling. I think you'll be pleased with that. Just be careful accelerating because it does remove weight from the rear end. :smile:

Kinda built like an e-Jato then...

Very good idea, David. My Rustler with custom chassis/reversed tranny has been sitting for quite some time now... Perhaps I should resurrect it in this same fashion. Thanks for the inspiration! And now I'll be watching your project.

I'll be watching too. Perhaps at some point I'll reconfigure the Rustler again.

as i under stood the ejato's never handle as good as a normal style truck....if this is true i might pass on doing this. would the extra 1.5" of wheelbase help?

It makes the turning radius larger, which makes the truck less likely to spin out if you turn to quickly. It also make the steering more precise since the overall change in the radius is less.

Yeah, my e-jato is pretty squirrely on the rear end. Good on asphalt, bad on dirt. Having the motor hanging off the back seems to work much better for dirt track racing. I guess it depends on the application. Putting the motor in front does help tame wheelies though.

...But squirrels are fun!!! :tongue:

And yummy too. But not good for handling... :smile:

Sweet, wish I had the time and money to do projects like this

hmmm i have enough trouble getting traction as it is.... still wanna see how it turns out.

:whistle:Don't think that somebody had do this before:whistle:excuse me to having take your idea, but i realy don't know it:neutral:
But your Rustler look very good.:yes: Can you tell me which shock have you put on rear and on front??

Hey james, the design of the chasis is not finish yet, i wait for the MP777 body for have the good lenght and wide, and i'll redisign it next week, as soon as i'll have the body.
The only missing thing will be the 17mm adapters that you've order for me:wink:

I'll keep you inform of the projet each time i'll do something new:yes:

Forget to tell you that i'll lightly bend the chassis on each side (like on a stadium chassis) to give some strenght to the aluminium plate, because it's not a 7075-t6 plate, it's a standard, realy easy to drill aluminium.

Just find a 3.11mm carbon fiber plate for a great price. So i've decided to continue the projet with a carbon fiber plate to the place of the aluminium one.

Thanks David. I can't take credit for this idea either. I don't know who did it first, but I doubt it was me.

The rear shocks are Proline Powerstroke shocks. They are amazing in both quality and performance, but good luck finding a set. They aren't being made anymore. The front shocks are the front shocks off a Duratrax Evader buggy. I do want to replace them with something else as they aren't quite as long as I'd want. The springs aren't very stiff either, hence they are almost 100% pre-loaded.

Oo carbon fiber! Nice! You'll need to figure out a method for bracing since you wont be able to bend the edges up like the aluminum. It will be much lighter though.

Nice! I have a friend who sell a kit of power stoke shock for a great price.
For the bracing of the carbon fiber chassis, no problem, i'll use a set of rustler turnbuckle.

Very cool. I hope to see more progress soon!

OK dear friends, here is the most recet pics of my project, almost done.
The only missing item is my MMM V3, but i'll have it next week, it's E-Mike who've it and it is suppose to ship it to me this week-end.
For the body, i'll take my time and make a great paint job during this long winter.
I've make the frame in aluminium, but this winter i'll make a final frame in my 3.2mm carbon plate.
Here's the pics:


http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3...ayer006iy7.jpg
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http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2...ayer010xp4.jpg

And now, are you ready for the work of art????:lol::lol::lol:
I present you the inventor:rofl:
Sorry guys, but i've remove this pic......to bad for those of you who have miss it :lol:

:lol:

Why did you laugh:whistle::whistle::rofl:

Forget one:
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7...ayer005iy4.jpg

ouin belle grosse face:lol:et pui asti de bo swap ca....don't worry i will ship you the V3 tomorrow:whip:....and will add the powerstroke shock for a 50$ more.....loll

No thank's:lol:

Votre visage ressemble à une noix de pin. Quel est à vos yeux? On dirait que quelqu'un est fatigué.

Aussi semblerait que quelqu'un aime les gros culs et ils ne peuvent pas mentir.

:lol::rofl:

we are not alone who speak french:whistle:

Merci. Je ne parle pas français, mais souvent je prends un cours sur cette année.

assez dur d,apprendre le francais...

revenon a nos moutons...eille david a mon avis cest tes driving shaft qui vont en arracher avec le mmmv3:mdr:

:oh:Were did you see a big ass on my pics:gasp:

And for my eyes, it's only the number of coors lite that i've take tonight + the crazy day i've had today:na:

Calisse:oh: Comment on dis ça "vas chier" en anglais:rofl:

Pas grave ma mettre ceux du Jato:yes:

Heille chu plier en deux a cause de BL_RVO, je pleure.

Hey BL_RVO you make me cry:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

It's make a long time that i've not laugh out loud like that, i'll piss on my chair:rofl: Thank you man:lol::lol:

me too

Trying to read all that made me cry! :lol:

Looks like a sweet truck though! :yes:

Ilo on minun puolellani.

Ummm.. :oh: Should I retort? :lol:

:surprised:in english please:oh:

heille David de quel coin tu viens? moi je suis de l'outaouais!
Je pense que je suis un des seul qui fait des projets brushless comme toi ici! lol dans mon coins tout le monde sont pogne sur le nitro... moi je les achete joue avec un peu pis les revend parce que je me tane du nettoyage! lol

Je pas aime aussi le nettoyage non plus..

des vrai femmes ca parle de nettoyage:whistle: