New Chassis..but which one.....???? - RC-Monster Forums

JThiessen · **New Chassis..but which one.....???? -** 09.03.2008, 10:09 PM

I've decided to redo my E-revo conversion this winter to go to the 3.3 length chassis. But, as with all things in this hobby, there is a decision to make. Do I go with the blue anodized chassis, or try to do it with the new E-Revo Chassis. The latter is cheaper to start with (only 25 bucks)...but then there are quite a few add ons (skids, covers, etc), and I'd likely have to convert to the new tranny. I'd also have to fight the battery tray issue (I currently run A123's).
Personally, I'm leaning towards the metal chassis. Anyone else have any thoughts on challenges with the new chassis?

lincpimp · 09.03.2008, 10:17 PM

I prefer the plastic chassis, but since you are going with a123 packs, the metal chassis with something like a tekno battery tray sounds like the best bet...

Arct1k · 09.03.2008, 10:24 PM

gorillamaxx - they seem to be going cheaper and work great with A123

JThiessen · 09.03.2008, 11:25 PM

I'll probably reuse the battery trays I made for the 2.5 (I make jets for a living - so I'm fairly good with aluminum).

The G2R/G3R is too high of an investment for the type of driving I do (hard bashing). I have the G-Maxx, and I'm afraid to drive it at all.....my B'in law decided not to purchase it from me (wifey put the clamps on him!).

lincpimp · 09.04.2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JThiessen

I'll probably reuse the battery trays I made for the 2.5 (I make jets for a living - so I'm fairly good with aluminum).

The G2R/G3R is too high of an investment for the type of driving I do (hard bashing). I have the G-Maxx, and I'm afraid to drive it at all.....my B'in law decided not to purchase it from me (wifey put the clamps on him!).

Sounds like a plan, I have not purchased a g-maxx truck for the same reasons...

Sammus · 09.04.2008, 06:23 AM

I went with plastic erevo chassis, plan to run 6s2p in the form of two 6s 'side by side' a123 packs, one will each fit in each tray, and stick out one or two cm, which ill just run a velcro strap over. Just need to get some more cells to rig it all up :)

JThiessen · 09.04.2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammus

I went with plastic erevo chassis, plan to run 6s2p in the form of two 6s 'side by side' a123 packs, one will each fit in each tray, and stick out one or two cm, which ill just run a velcro strap over. Just need to get some more cells to rig it all up :)

Did you start a thread on your build? Looking forward to seeing your setup.

Sammus · 09.04.2008, 09:15 AM

Not yet.. I'm half way thru it, got a bit carried away and didnt think of making a thread about it :P. I'll add some pics to my original revo build thread when I get home (couple days).

Semi Pro · 09.04.2008, 07:32 PM

why not just run the vantage 3.3 chassis?

Sammus · 09.04.2008, 11:28 PM

why not? carbon fibre is stupid on a monster truck, not to mention its made for nitro, and you would have to mod it to work with electric, then finally it costs over 5x as much. Plennya reasons :P

Semi Pro · 09.05.2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammus

why not? carbon fibre is stupid on a monster truck, not to mention its made for nitro, and you would have to mod it to work with electric, then finally it costs over 5x as much. Plennya reasons :P

well for me, my truck is a conversion the carbon chassis is stronger and half the weight of stock, thats enuff for me

JERRY2KONE · **But??? -** 09.05.2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Semi Pro

well for me, my truck is a conversion the carbon chassis is stronger and half the weight of stock, thats enuff for me

Yea but like he said he is a hardcore basher and wants something that will hold up to the punishment. We have seen a few people use the carbon fiber stuff on an MT project, and they have ended up braking the rig in half due to a big air jump. Carbon fiber is great for really lite weight applications, but when you put any serious weight to it you end up with a shattered build. It is an expensive risky investment, when there are better materials for what he is trying to do.

Dafni · 09.05.2008, 08:53 AM

If you look for a stock revo chassis PM me up. Got a couple of new 2.5 and 3.3 chassis lyin around. Wouldn't mind passin them on P-I-F style.

daf

JThiessen · 09.05.2008, 08:51 AM

My reason for not using the Vantage is that with using the 3906 EMaxx tranny, I have to do a bunch of grinding on the driveshaft "tunnel" area - and that will be more detrimental to the CF strength (compared to AL), and much more detrimental to my resperitory system!

Sammus · 08:57 AM

To each their own :) I'm sure its a great chassis, I still think there are a lot of answers "why not?" - its ludicrously expensive would be the main one. Not to mention that yes its lighter, and no its not stronger. Good for a racer maybe.