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mistercrash · 12.03.2009, 12:07 AM

The stock plates are made of very cheap aluminum, nothing like T6 7075 aluminum. Even when you double them up, they flex and bend out of shape.

BrianG · 12.03.2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mistercrash

The stock plates are made of very cheap aluminum, nothing like T6 7075 aluminum. Even when you double them up, they flex and bend out of shape.

Wow, that sucks. You'd think Trx would use better materials since they are strapping a heavy motor in there. Maybe they need to talk to Mike for ideas on how to do it right? Would probably result in less tech support calls.

nitrostarter · 12.03.2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Wow, that sucks. You'd think Trx would use better materials since they are strapping a heavy motor in there. Maybe they need to talk to Mike for ideas on how to do it right? Would probably result in less tech support calls.

And improved overall customer satisfaction.

I'm sure the Traxxas plates are made in mass production on a huge automated stamp machine. I'm quite sure the machine could handle a little thicker material.... Is the cost of the material the only restriction?