xt chassis

[iwik76]

Liking the new look xt/xb but was wondering what the chassis was made of? I like the skirt it has to protect the inners. Is it one piece or v3 metal chassis with a plastic skirt?


Any info would be appreciated

 

[DemonRC]

The chassis is like the old chassis with the sides trimmed off to reduce weight. The plastic skirts bolt onto the chassis with 4x 4mm bolts on each side. Same setup as a 1/8 scale buggy/truggy.One really nice thing about the side skirts is that they are really high up closest to the front wheels. They do a great job keeping mud and dirt from being flung off the front tires and into your interior.You can somewhat see the height of the side guards in the pics.





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[wurthman]

I was wondering the same thing.


Thanks for the info..

 

[dale_gribble]

I saw those bends on the sides of the chassis as necessary to make the chassis more rigid and less prone to bending.


So the chassis is now a flat piece of metal with no bends or bracing to prevent the thing from just bending at will?

 

[rob64n]

There is a brace in the center of the chassis to help strengthen.

 

[iwik76]

There is a brace in the center of the chassis to help strengthen.

Rob64n any chance of a photo of said brace?


Cheers for the pictures demon so it's a flat chassis with a brace and a bolt on skirt? i like it..!! on a seperate note on the 2nd picture you have a piece of tubeing on the throttle servo. simply ask what is that and what size etc?

 

[RampageHopUps]

No photo of brace yet. The factory added it for us when we questioned the first prototypes.

 

[RedcatRacing]

Here are some new images we are just starting to put up.


http://www.redcatracing.com/RC-Cars/1-5-Scale-Gas/Rampage-XT-GAS


Darin

 

[RampageHopUps]

Dual Exhaust!!

 

[RedcatRacing]

Tuned pipe included.


Darin

 

[RampageHopUps]

Nice, you are really stepping it up with these.

 

[DemonRC]

There we go with some good pics. Also, I'm glad you guys added a brace. I was going to extend the gearplate with a brace toward the steering servo. I ended up spending the money for the prototype work on Christmas for the family. Wife and kid screwed you guys outta that little feature. LMAO.

 

[dale_gribble]

So, just an estimate, what would you reckon the parts compatibility percentage is with the current Rampage platform?


It seems that if the new model comes out that parts support for the existing Rampage might get a little more difficult.

 

[DemonRC]

Engine mounts, gear plate, clutchbell, gears, layshaft, brake square, brake discs, brake cam, and nuts and bolts are really the only thing you will find in common. The shocks are the same length (don't quote me on that) but are built slightly different. Oh, the radio box looks the same too. You will also find that the car uses smaller bearings all the way around.

 

[dale_gribble]

This is for Redcat Racing, how long do you guys plan to sell Rampage MT and Rampage parts for before fully discontinuing the platform?

 

[RedcatRacing]

The current Rampage models are not going away as they are still in great demand.


We continue to stock parts for all models even when we discontinue them. We still stock parts for models we discontinued 3 years ago so you don't have to worry about that.


In regards to what percent of the new Rampage models will fit on the current models. I am going to say under 10%. The new models are totally different. Mainly the engines will all work along with electronics and most of the screws but that is about it.


Thanks


Darin

 

[rob64n]

I know that pipe may not be big on horsepower but I think I want one just for the sound.lol

 

[rob64n]

The current Rampage models are not going away as they are still in great demand.
We continue to stock parts for all models even when we discontinue them. We still stock parts for models we discontinued 3 years ago so you don't have to worry about that.


In regards to what percent of the new Rampage models will fit on the current models. I am going to say under 10%. The new models are totally different. Mainly the engines will all work along with electronics and most of the screws but that is about it.


Thanks


Darin

You might add to that, differentials, diff cups on f/r diffs only and dog bones, excluding cvds since axles are different.

 

[rob64n]

Engine mounts, gear plate, clutchbell, gears, layshaft, brake square, brake discs, brake cam, and nuts and bolts are really the only thing you will find in common. The shocks are the same length (don't quote me on that) but are built slightly different. Oh, the radio box looks the same too. You will also find that the car uses smaller bearings all the way around.

Front shocks are shorter and the rear shocks are length of rampage fronts.

 

[iwik76]

Wow that new XT is looking the nuts.. hmm how to get one to the UK..


As for the brace will it go through the width or the length? also is it a bolt on brace or will it be molded into the Chassis.? if so where about will it be postitioned?