jamus
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Post by jamus on Aug 19, 2008 22:31:37 GMT -5
I have a wheelbase question more for the body than the chassis. Tower lists the chassis wheelbase as 13.2" but the front tires aren't really centered in the wheelwells and it looks slightly odd. I plan to use a slash body on another vehicle and was wondering what the concensus was for a better fitting wheelbase. I was thinking it should be 13" or maybe less. I would just measure myself but I haven't committed to buying a body just yet. In case my chassis idea doesn't pan out.
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Post by turbolark on Aug 19, 2008 23:10:19 GMT -5
The wheels move back when the suspension compresses. You cange the wheelbase and you may run into more body contact.
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Post by rocketrob40 on Aug 19, 2008 23:12:30 GMT -5
Not quite sure what the question is........
...........yet at the same time oftentimes, because of the amount of suspension travel on off-road trucks, the wheelwells don't appear to match up with the wheels pointed straight ahead because the wheelwells still have to clear the wheels with them at full lock and the shocks being compressed after landing a jump.......
.......does that make sense, or maybe answer your question?
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jamus
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Post by jamus on Aug 19, 2008 23:23:15 GMT -5
Yeah, I know why its setup how it is, I will be running a different vehicle under the body though, with less kickup(or whatever it's called). The slash has a much more angled front suspension, as opposed to what I'm planning. So assuming the wheels don't move back much in the wheelwells, what do you think the wheelbase should be?
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Post by rocketrob40 on Aug 19, 2008 23:27:56 GMT -5
Honestly, you're asking a rhetorical question.
It's kinda like asking "how big should boobs be?"
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Post by Rob #28 on Aug 20, 2008 6:49:09 GMT -5
Yeah, I know why its setup how it is, I will be running a different vehicle under the body though, with less kickup(or whatever it's called). The slash has a much more angled front suspension, as opposed to what I'm planning. So assuming the wheels don't move back much in the wheelwells, what do you think the wheelbase should be? The body is set pretty much for a 13" wheel base. The reason for the kick up is for rough track handling. 4wd has less kickup, but thats because if it ran as much as 2wd the suspension would act funny under throttle and brake. |
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Post by chiefmasterbeast on Aug 20, 2008 9:00:14 GMT -5
Honestly, you're asking a rhetorical question. It's kinda like asking "how big should boobs be?" and what is your answer to that question? cuz there is a limit...if she can't hold them in her own two hands and they're bigger put together than her own butt, WAY TOO BIG |
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Post by rocketrob40 on Aug 20, 2008 9:14:47 GMT -5
and what is your answer to that question? cuz there is a limit...if she can't hold them in her own two hands and they're bigger put together than her own butt, WAY TOO BIG roflmao ;D  |
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william
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Post by william on Aug 20, 2008 10:15:16 GMT -5
As long as she can still walk and fit in the van they're fine
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Post by mdb on Aug 20, 2008 10:18:14 GMT -5
It's kinda like asking "how big should boobs be?" MMMMMMMMMMMMM, bboooooobbbbbsssssss ;D |
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jamus
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Post by jamus on Aug 20, 2008 10:31:50 GMT -5
Yeah, I know why its setup how it is, I will be running a different vehicle under the body though, with less kickup(or whatever it's called). The slash has a much more angled front suspension, as opposed to what I'm planning. So assuming the wheels don't move back much in the wheelwells, what do you think the wheelbase should be? The body is set pretty much for a 13" wheel base. The reason for the kick up is for rough track handling. 4wd has less kickup, but thats because if it ran as much as 2wd the suspension would act funny under throttle and brake. Thanks, I think I'll shoot for 13". My chassis will be 4wd, therefore less movement backwards of the front tires. I also notice the rear tires doesn't look perfectly centered. If you haven't noticed this will have a lot of concentration on the looks as opposed to all about performance. If it was performance I'd use a small body and be stuck with just another RC stadium truck. The scaleness is what I love about the slash and want 4wd and to use what I already have. Probably get a real 2wd slash eventually also though. |
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Post by rocketrob40 on Aug 20, 2008 11:42:36 GMT -5
It's kinda like asking "how big should boobs be?" MMMMMMMMMMMMM, bboooooobbbbbsssssss ;D ok, enough already, i just spit up a mouthfull of pepsi all over the monitor and keyboard......... ROFLMFAO |
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Post by rocketrob40 on Aug 20, 2008 11:43:56 GMT -5
The body is set pretty much for a 13" wheel base. The reason for the kick up is for rough track handling. 4wd has less kickup, but thats because if it ran as much as 2wd the suspension would act funny under throttle and brake. Thanks, I think I'll shoot for 13". My chassis will be 4wd, therefore less movement backwards of the front tires. I also notice the rear tires doesn't look perfectly centered. If you haven't noticed this will have a lot of concentration on the looks as opposed to all about performance. If it was performance I'd use a small body and be stuck with just another RC stadium truck. The scaleness is what I love about the slash and want 4wd and to use what I already have. Probably get a real 2wd slash eventually also though. as long as you're close I'd guess you'd be OK, as long as you buy a clear/unpainted body you'll be able to cut out the wheelwells to whatever length wheelbase you want !!! |
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Post by Rob #28 on Aug 20, 2008 12:41:18 GMT -5
The body is set pretty much for a 13" wheel base. The reason for the kick up is for rough track handling. 4wd has less kickup, but thats because if it ran as much as 2wd the suspension would act funny under throttle and brake. Thanks, I think I'll shoot for 13". My chassis will be 4wd, therefore less movement backwards of the front tires. I also notice the rear tires doesn't look perfectly centered. If you haven't noticed this will have a lot of concentration on the looks as opposed to all about performance. If it was performance I'd use a small body and be stuck with just another RC stadium truck. The scaleness is what I love about the slash and want 4wd and to use what I already have. Probably get a real 2wd slash eventually also though. Sounds like a fun project. Be sure to post pics of the build up! |
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Post by beef on Aug 20, 2008 14:26:40 GMT -5
Honestly, you're asking a rhetorical question. It's kinda like asking "how big should boobs be?" and what is your answer to that question? cuz there is a limit...if she can't hold them in her own two hands and they're bigger put together than her own butt, WAY TOO BIG its like that old saying, If its more than a handful, your risking a sprained wrist |
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