LOSI LST XXL Conversion ideas

[jpoprock]

You know... I had an idea for the ELST/XXL... but I have no ability to draw it out. I envisioned like side splash guards that bolt to the bottom of the chassis, using longer screws, but existing screw holes, and looking at the bottom of the chassis, it would appear that the guards came out about a half inch, then flair up about two or so inches. There should be enough clearance so it doesn't hit the spur gear. But what this may do, is prevent debris from splashing up onto the top of the chassis. LST bodies are so wide to account for the gear cover and pipe, that a lexan type splash guard on either side would really do the trick I think. It may also act as a side guard for crashes.

However... this idea doesn't involve side battery trays. it's for those who mount their batteries across the chassis (which I feel makes the truck unbalanced personally). If using side battery trays, you could still make side guards to fit in conjunction with the battery trays.

Does this make sense? As I said, I wish I could draw it. I could make a mock up out of cardboard though and take a picture...

j