Hyper ST CF Chassis Conversion - RC-Monster Forums

BL_RV0 · **Hyper ST CF Chassis Conversion -** 12.22.2008, 03:38 PM

Sup guys, as you know I have a BL Hyper ST with a 600XL, MMM and a 6s NeuEnergy lipo. Its ungodly heavy (in a bad way) at 10lb 14oz RTR. IE- time for a diet. Lutach thinks that I could get my truck around 7lb RTR. I will be making a 3mm CF chassis with a hybrid alum front to take care of the kickup. I will also upgrade the truck some along the way with a new DX3S radio system, possibly a better motor, and just fixing the things that need a little love. I will ditch the center diff in lieu of a ofna solid centre with a 51t plastic spur. I will also change the springs and go thru the entire truck, helping it out a bit. I don't have any pictures at the moment because I do not have a hookup cable for my camera. I am getting my milling machine tomorrow (only 363 days later than planned) and will be purchasing the CF sheet shortly thereafter. Thanks for reading everyone and have a great one!

wallot · 12.22.2008, 04:00 PM

I dont think that u can get the truck to 7lbs. RTR nitro truggies are 9-10 lbs

brushlessboy16 · 12.22.2008, 04:03 PM

yah 7lbs if u do a Mr c conversion and make EVERYTHING carbon fiber.. i dont see that getting down to 7lbs with a 6s pack- just wont happen.

maybe as a roller... Im interested in mill work tho :)

BL_RV0 · 12.22.2008, 04:18 PM

It will be as light as Mr. C work. I'm not sure if I'm going to do CF shock towers or not.... I firgured 7lb is a decent number because Lutach got his MBX5T down to 5.5lb RTR with 8s lipos.

brushlessboy16 · 12.22.2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BL_RV0

It will be as light as Mr. C work. I'm not sure if I'm going to do CF shock towers or not.... I firgured 7lb is a decent number because Lutach got his MBX5T down to 5.5lb RTR with 8s lipos.

thats hard to believe...

BL_RV0 · 12.22.2008, 04:33 PM

Nobody is stopping you from asking him.

Ryu James · 12.22.2008, 04:44 PM

whats up BL RVO,
i am excited to see your project. as you know i am doing the same thing. i tried the chassis first without kickup and it worked pretty good but some adjustments have to be made so i will now be doing a alum and CF fusion for the kickup as you will be doing. thats great that you have a cnc machine. where are you located? i would be willing to pay to have my pieces cnc'd. another member also offered to do this but just wondering if you might be closer to me. i am in utah. closer distance means less time and money for shipping. anyway, here are some pics of how i intend to do mine. btw, still havent weighed mine but the 5mm isnt much lighter, if at all. the 3mm will definitely shed some weight though.

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...t=17104&page=4

lutach · 12.22.2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

thats hard to believe...

With 6S 2200 and 2500mAh it's actually close to 7lbs and with 8S 3700mAh it's actually a little over 7.5lbs.

lutach · 12.22.2008, 05:05 PM

I hope you will send mine if you use my design

. I'm very picky too

, it must be perfect

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BL_RV0 · 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

yah 7lbs if u do a Mr c conversion and make EVERYTHING carbon fiber.. i dont see that getting down to 7lbs with a 6s pack- just wont happen.

maybe as a roller... Im interested in mill work tho :)

About mill work- I will charge:
Cost of material
$15 per hour of work time