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BrianG · 11.24.2005, 06:40 PM

Thanks for the comments!

I made the rollbar out of aluminum simply because it is easy to work with (actually, bending it was not easy), but I'm afraid if the truck lands on the lid, the top of the bar will bend and crunch into the motor. That's why I was looking for something a little sturdier.

I've never worked with carbon fiber. Although I do know it is strong, I've heard it snaps fairly easily. Besides, I have no clue where to get raw pieces or how to work with it. Any links to give me a clue?

Yeah, you're right; it is ugly. At least it's symmetrical though (at least as good as I could get it). It does fit under a stock Revo body with room to spare, so it should fit under pretty much any body as long as the body posts are set right.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	11.24.2005, 06:40 PM Thanks for the comments! I made the rollbar out of aluminum simply because it is easy to work with (actually, bending it was not easy), but I'm afraid if the truck lands on the lid, the top of the bar will bend and crunch into the motor. That's why I was looking for something a little sturdier. I've never worked with carbon fiber. Although I do know it is strong, I've heard it snaps fairly easily. Besides, I have no clue where to get raw pieces or how to work with it. Any links to give me a clue? Yeah, you're right; it is ugly. At least it's symmetrical though (at least as good as I could get it). It does fit under a stock Revo body with room to spare, so it should fit under pretty much any body as long as the body posts are set right.