Vorteks Did I bend my chassis?

[RCbob]

Hi all, first post here but been lurking a bit since I picked up my Vorteks the other week.

I had taken everything apart to clean and upgrade to the RPM arms, and I noticed that the front section of the chassis bends upward slightly. I could see this being for a little extra ground clearance but I could also see it being bent.

I've never crashed hard into anything, but it for sure has taken some tumbles/cartwheels.

The rear aluminum crash bar sits level/parallel with the chassis. The front does not.

If it is bent, is there anything to fix besides a new chassis? I have a protection plan on it but didn't think I'd be using it this quick

 

[Bustedaw11]

Looks like just the normal kick-up to me. Your not going to bend a plastic chassis.

 

[RCbob]

I was hoping that was the case, but I don't have another one sitting around to compare. I didn't see any discolored plastics from stress, but I could definitely see how it could from a strong impact.

 

[Bustedaw11]

I was hoping that was the case, but I don't have another one sitting around to compare. I didn't see any discolored plastics from stress, but I could definitely see how it could from a strong impact.

They are snap happy. It will snap before it stays out of shape. Carry on Sir

 

[Johnny b]

Welcome to the forum! Your chassis is fine..
This one is not fine. You will know the difference.

 

[Bustedaw11]

Welcome to the forum! Your chassis is fine..
This one is not fine. You will know the difference.

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Exactly!