Huktonfonics Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Hey folks. I thought id give this a go and see how it would turn out, as i theorised that : 1) It would create forced air flow over the components, instead of it all whistling about all over the place. 2) It would keep all or most of the muck out of the car. Here's a couple photos to show what i mean I ordered some 1mm lexan sheet and stencilled out the TVPs and marked all the screw holes that are going to be used, and reamed those out Then put them on the inside of the TVPs and bolted it all back together, gorilla tight I had to get it to catch the light, but it is pretty much invisible I'm yet to take it out and test it since I've done this, as I'm waiting on some bolts to finish off my GH bulkhead install. Thoughts ? The motor and esc barely broke a sweat when I had it out doing speed runs on 11/52 gearing with 6s before I added this. Edited December 1, 2014 by Huktonfonics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Nice!..anything to cut down on dirt/crap ever where and shorten cleaning time can't b bad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I like it, but I fear that dirt entering from above will collect inside, unless the bottom is very open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huktonfonics Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 I like it, but I fear that dirt entering from above will collect inside, unless the bottom is very open? I've got the IRC skid plate on the bottom, but i had to mill a slot out as the spur on the centre diff would touch, but I've got a fair bit of lexan sheet left, and will consider looking at a way of getting some sort of mud guards done to see if i could reduce this some how. Thanks for pointing this out, hadn't thought of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I've got the IRC skid plate on the bottom, but i had to mill a slot out as the spur on the centre diff would touch, but I've got a fair bit of lexan sheet left, and will consider looking at a way of getting some sort of mud guards done to see if i could reduce this some how. Thanks for pointing this out, hadn't thought of it You're welcome. I'm still fairly new to the Savvy platform, but I'm loving it. They're tough, can be made to handle and can be made totally unique! There's so much out there for them, and now there's Lexan guards invented by you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Awesome idea dude, please update the thread once you have run it through mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Tug, is it ducting air where you want it, to enhance cooling, or is it limiting airflow? I was wondering if its actually not going to permit the through flow of air that you had previously, and the motor / ESC may get warmer than before. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huktonfonics Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) ::edit:: That explanation sucked. Air from the lower front of the chassis and air from under the shell will have limited flow of where it should be able to leave with least resistance, which are, in mirror image, the same as the front....i think. I'm not sure lol, with the flowtek shell, the back of it tapers down towards the motor, so it should blow over that area and leave at the lower part of the chassis, where the lower arms attatch to the bulkhead. Edited December 1, 2014 by Huktonfonics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Tug, is it ducting air where you want it, to enhance cooling, or is it limiting airflow? I was wondering if its actually not going to permit the through flow of air that you had previously, and the motor / ESC may get warmer than before. Al. Don't look at me! It ain't my thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Good point!! 'HF', over to you .... Same question. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huktonfonics Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Good point!! 'HF', over to you .... Same question. Al. ::edit:: That explanation sucked. Air from the lower front of the chassis and air from under the shell will have limited flow of where it should be able to leave with least resistance, which are, in mirror image, the same as the front....i think. I'm not sure lol, with the flowtek shell, the back of it tapers down towards the motor, so it should blow over that area and leave at the lower part of the chassis, where the lower arms attatch to the bulkhead. Lol thats as good an answer ive got, till i take her out again. But I'm sure i can make the air go where it needs, with a little creativity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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