G2R Weight AL vs CF

[TexasSP]

Does anyone know the weight difference between the carbon fiber and aluminum G2R kits? I am in planning phase right now and am tryin gto estimated total weight.

[crazyjr]

Welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy your visit. I doubt there is much over a few ounces difference between them. I'll find out soon as I'm giong to get a CF one to go with the alumnium one i have. I know using NIMH's mine gained three pounds over nitrowith 12 cells

[BP-Revo]

It is about the weight of 1 sub-C cell.

[TexasSP]

Well then, I shall stick with aluminum and save weight elsewhere.

[squeeforever]

Carbon fiber would be the way to go, really. Its lighter, takes alot more to break than aluminum does to bend, etc..

[Sylvester]

Id go for aluminum, its not too much of a weight difference, but if you break CF you need to wait for a replacement part, as for aluminum you can just bend it back and still drive while waiting for the replacment part! :)

[crazyjr]

The alumnium battery plate makes a good heatsink for thr batteries, I found out in my first race in over three years with the G2R

[captain harlock]

But probably the aluminum chassis is a bit flexible and not as stiff as a CF one. Anyway, I'd stick with an aluminum chassis for it's cool lovely look, but still, for racing, CF is the right choice.

[Sylvester]

Yea, but buy a spare if your bashing or racing, they sure come in handy!