-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Start of a new year, so start of a new build This build is going to be a Nexx8/CR X2 Hybrid, I intend to build her from the ground up with a diet of light weight 7075 cnc and carbon fibre. here is an idea of the spec I have in mind, aka my shopping list xD Chassis and handling - 4.6mm Carbon fibre chassis - 3.5mm Carbon top plate/brace - 7075 T6 cnc chassis braces - 7075 T6 CNC CR X2 Shock Towers - CR X2 CNC Akerman link - 7075 T6 Rear Hubs - 7075 T6 Front hubs - Light weight Steering and diff posts - CNC Knuckles - Lunsford titanium turnbuckles - SPL arm pins - CNC pin braces and Caster blocks - Light weight 7075 T6 hubs - CR X1 PBS front conversion? - 16mm HN bigbores - Light weight shock stand offs Drive Line - CR X2 Light weight 43:10 diff crowns, with Light Weight pins and outdrives - Torsen center diff with 46t Light weight spur - CR X2 Light weight center CVDsall round, modded to fit slightly different lengths for center - RC Monsteror Annsman motor mount, depending on motor fitment - CNC Center Diff Brace Im still waiting on a few bits currently, but here is a teaser pic of the chassis Edited January 13, 2012 by -BEZ- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulletflux 345 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 oooh carbon chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 yeah this one isnt going any where near kevs ramp I have the fun job of burning cotton buds later when i seal the chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulletflux 345 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 hahah, your gonna stink your gaff out later then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 oo nice, was this the chassis that got stuck at customs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 yep had a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 how do you seal carbon with a cotton bud??? ive always used super glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) yes you dip cotton bud in CA glue then wipe the edge of the chassis, less chance of getting drips then, and it also leaves a more consistent finish .......... and the burning reference was to the fact that when you put cotton buds into CA glue, a chemical reaction takes place that causes vapors to be released that look like smoke Edited January 7, 2012 by -BEZ- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 yea i know that, you can use thread as well, didnt understand this I have the fun job of burning cotton buds later when i seal the chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 see ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I get you now, i just put a tiny drop of glue on the edge and roll it round by slowly spinning the part round, mainly because i aint got any cotton buds, another tip i heard was to colour the carbon edge after sanding with a black marker pen before sealing to make a neater job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camstreet Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Looking good bez EDIT: How did you make the engraved areas? Edited January 7, 2012 by camstreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 cant beat a good bit of carbon. Following this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Looking good bez EDIT: How did you make the engraved areas? nothing ive done, the chassis is a SNR graphite jobbie, but i would have to say its been cut via CNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camstreet Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ah right suprised they havent sealed it themselves then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Yeah would be nice, but im yet to find a carbon fibre product that already comes with the edges sealed, not that ive had the time to do it today, which sucks, but no point in rushing a delicate job like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 a touch of thinned out resin does the trick to seal the edges dont forget the activator otherwise your end up with a sticky edge that will never cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 yeah i know,not the first chassis i have ever sealed so dont worry about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 awesome cant wait to see how this comes along, I do like the design off the nexx8... shame the body is fugly do they do aftermarket ones yet? also... most the CR x2 parts fit right? will be watching this carefully you sure love your Hong nors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Yep i do love my Hong Nors, the fact that alot of the parts are interchangeable is awesome. Yes a lot of Light Weight CR X2 stuff is going onto this chassis Yeah the bodys aren't that pretty and not cheap either, but a good paint job helps alot imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 So is it going to be a Nexx - CR Hybrid??? And a quick question, what were the shipping costs like from SNR???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 yep that's spot on AJ. postage costs are reasonable about $20, but I did get hit customs which bumped the cost up a fair whack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Cool, ive been eyeing up some SNR Carbon Towers for the TT for a while. Nitro House carry them but are asking around $40 shipping for 2 tiny towers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 that's got to be the most expensive shipping to weight I've seen yet lol I'm always a bit dubious about carbon towers, however I've read some posts from the main man at SNR on RCtech.net and he made some for the nexx8 that broke the bulkhead before the tower failed they where uber thick tho 5mm if I recall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I think on a buggy they could be right in line to get broken in a roll over. but on a truggy being tucked away under the shell they should have the protection they need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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