Infraction Infraction slow build

[LibertyMKiii]

Is this blasphemy? To cut or not to cut, that is the question
This was my rationale? Just don’t want a kite

If your plans are to go over 90 mph then I recommend the cut.
Isn't the body quite flexible? You may need to plan on some reinforcement also.

 

[Speed/267]

If your plans are to go over 90 mph then I recommend the cut.
Isn't the body quite flexible? You may need to plan on some reinforcement also.

Surprisingly it’s pretty rigid for a protoform body but I agree on the reinforcement. My initial thought on this car was just a parking lot brasher but I think I’ve blown right past that idea

 

[Doom!]

I say make the cut, I think your logic is sound. Better to open the bumper now, than ruining the body by flipping it later.

 

[Speed/267]

I say make the cut, I think your logic is sound. Better to open the bumper now, than ruining the body by flipping it later.

Well... there’s no going back now

 

[Doom!]

Nice! get some color on there, and I think you will be pleased.

 

[Speed/267]

I know I can’t run these felony rear tires but they sure do look good

Nice! get some color on there, and I think you will be pleased.

Gotta get the rear wing sorted out. I’m not going to use the proform wing. Not sure what options I have with the limitless rear mounts, they look like they won’t be tall enough

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Maybe some wing ideas here https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/limitless-rear-wing.35223/

 

[jondilly1974]

 

[Speed/267]

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That’s what I was looking for!! Makes perfect sense now. I knew they gave me a bag of body posts for something

 

[BashingBrian]

Dilly beat me to it..

Mine has a Pro Line Trifecta Lite 1/8 Lexan Clear Wing #PL6291-17 in the center section..

 

[LibertyMKiii]

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I am trying to think of how you would do something similar to cutting silicone tubing and wrapping it around the edge of the body to make it sort-of stick to the wing, to make the rear part of the body more secure.

Maybe a bead of adhesive or something....

 

[Speed/267]

I am trying to think of how you would do something similar to cutting silicone tubing and wrapping it around the edge of the body to make it sort-of stick to the wing, to make the rear part of the body more secure.

Maybe a bead of adhesive or something....

This is the rear with the center mounts in place, I need to make about a 1/8” slot for the body to seat

 

[Speed/267]

New low profile,

game changer powerglides showed up today

 

[Speed/267]

Cut and secured a piece of carbon fiber to attach the esc

 

[Speed/267]

Esc installed

 

[Speed/267]

Scorched shafts ordered

 

[Speed/267]

I just wanted to ask for anyone watching my build., if I wanted to push the rear tires out to the profile of the felony rears can I do this by using the Kraton rear axle carriers and the Kraton stub shafts. I looked at a video on here that said it’s possible just curious if anyone has any first hand experience. Thanks

 

[jondilly1974]

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That shrink tube will end up shrinking soon enough

I just wanted to ask for anyone watching my build., if I wanted to push the rear tires out to the profile of the felony rears can I do this by using the Kraton rear axle carriers and the Kraton stub shafts. I looked at a video on here that said it’s possible just curious if anyone has any first hand experience. Thanks

Yes other have done the same. Just know that you are adding to the rear toe when making it wider. It’s a small amount, but may make a big difference at higher speeds.

 

[Speed/267]

That shrink tube will end up shrinking soon enough

Yes other have done the same. Just know that you are adding to the rear toe when making it wider. It’s a small amount, but may make a big difference at higher speeds.

How small is a small amount, curious if it’s worth it or not. That c8 body has a fat butt. Good point on that shrink tubing I was thinking the same thing

 

[jondilly1974]

How small is a small amount, curious if it’s worth it or not. That c8 body has a fat butt. Good point on that shrink tubing I was thinking the same thing

I honestly haven’t tried it. I have tried to run zero rear toe and didn’t have much luck with it. It was a big difference. I’m assuming going with even more positive rear toe would also affect straight line speed, but I can’t tell you for certain without trying it.