the lightning chassis i hear about ?

[makaveli]

i heard about this chassis and how sick it is so anyone have one or have pics ?

[Papa]

I just happen to have a pic. Pretty good looking chassis. Made with 7075 alluminum I do believe. Up to 32 cells! 33mm longer than stock if memory serves correctly. Not a light weight.

[Papa]

Huh! what happened to the pic.

maybe now?[IMG]lightening[/IMG]

[makaveli]

red x : (

[Papa]

Hmmm... Someone teach me how to upload a pic...?:C:

[makaveli]

register on photobucket its free photobucket.com n post it the then put the url here

[Serum]

You can also attach an image in your reply..

I am curious about this chassis as well..!

[Sneeck]

You mean the ue lightning chassis?

http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/...ore/13206.html

It's a nice chassis, perfect for bashing. But it is heavy and has a high center of gravity, not that good for racing. Also a bit expensive.

[Serum]

that is also an option Sneeck.. I didn't thought about that lighting.. I hoped it was a HB lightning frame.. Something like the BPP...

[RC-Monster Mike]

The UE lightning chassis is very nice for sure. It is about the same length as an extended G-maxx chassis, but is a bit heavier with a higher CG. It still races quite well with the batteries mounted on the bottom, but not quite like the g-maxx.

[Sneeck]

I don't like exposing my battery's so they can get destroyd by rock's and the like. I'd rather go for a racebomb or g-maxx.

[Papa]

Good morning All

I am still getting the hang of this. I tried attaching the jpg. image in the post. No luck. I am glad some one else put up the link, was not to sure if that was kosher or not. I kicked around the idea of the lightening chassis for a bit. I settled on the Gmaxx with a single speed on account of the light weight and lower center of gravity. Apparently there is a lexan sheild that helps to protect the batteries when mounted below the chassis. This link has a few more pics and gives a better description of the product.
Supermaxx EXT Lightening chassis
With the proper funding and a project description that did not include weight savings, I am certain that this chassis would please the most discriminating builder.

It seems like most of the low cg chassis that I have seen, leave our batteries exposed to flying debris, either through the bottom of the batterry pockets or on the open exposed sides. Is their a good solution to this challenge?

Papa

[Sneeck]

Associated Battery cup's, only a tiny bit of the side is open.

[Papa]

Thanks Sneek, I imagine my LHS will have 'em. I'll have to check it out.

[Sneeck]

You will have to drill 8 holes in total in the battery plate to work. Or just use the battery strap, allthough i'm not sure if that would fit.