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arch2b
07-21-2005, 08:14 PM
As mentioned in another thread, my intial concerns regarding the epoch were it's weight.

what have people done to modify a chassis or has this been done much? is anyone currently working on an aftermarket chassis or have there been any available in the past?
mod_o_matic
07-25-2005, 02:39 PM
Are there any pictures of a regular chassie? I bet one could make a "pan" style one like a mini-z so you could change the batteries to run for long :D
cdog4w
07-25-2005, 08:42 PM
Hehe, mini CF chassis. Would be cute. I haven't really opened mine up yet, with the intention of keeping them stock for racing purposes. Need to pick up another for experimentation I guess :)

You could have a lot of freedom if you didn't use the epoch servo/motorgearbox. Wonder if we could create an improved diff this way? Don't know of anything this small with a diff beyond the epoch itself tho.

If you wanted to keep the servo/motorgearbox, would it be possible to screw them down to a CF/alum chassis plate? I'm finishing up work on a custom aluminum xmod chassis and that was a pretty easy bolt down conversion. Unscrew from stock, screw down to new chassis.
mod_o_matic
07-26-2005, 12:59 AM
A new servo all together would be great! I bet a XMOD servo would be the chepest fix. Fast motor and new servo horn etc would make it perfect.

One thing i think would be good is to be able to switch out batteries super fast so you can get a few packs and race for a while etc..

A diff would be something that could be done, just not easily...
epoch1-43
07-26-2005, 06:24 PM
Cool ideas guys, keep them coming and we'll see if we can't develop something...! :cool:
LBRC
08-08-2005, 05:53 AM
Approximate Spec-2 weights in grams
Complete = 82
Body = 15.5

Chassis = 66.5
Wheels & tires = 5
Motor & pinion = 12
Chassis = 14, (bottom w/bumper, battery box, and t-plate 10, top 4)
Motor pod w/diff = 6
Battery = 11
Servo = 7 (servo motor 5.5, gears and pot 1.5)
Screws = 2
Circuit board and SW = 7
Front hubs, kingpins, springs, bushings, tie rod = 2
Wires and antenna = 0.5

Other
Spec-2 chassis with 340 mAh 2 cell LiPo and turbo = 68
Spec-2 chassis with 4 cell and turbo = 74
epoch1-43
08-10-2005, 06:57 PM
Awesome work on those stats LBRC! :cool: