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tony12795
14-06-2009, 08:11 PM
These are the first pictures of the new CAT Lipo Saddle Chassis from AC.

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7880/dsc01650u.jpg


http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/51/dsc01651v.jpg

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9800/dsc01645y.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2441/dsc01646s.jpg





http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9620/dsc01647x.jpg
freud
14-06-2009, 08:20 PM
:woot:
Nice Work!!!! ;)
Chrislong
14-06-2009, 08:24 PM
:blush: VERY Nice idea...
;)
MattW
14-06-2009, 08:28 PM
Looks nice, but what is the aim??

Is the receiver under the top deck? Between servo and Speedo?
Lowie
14-06-2009, 08:30 PM
but why a new carbon deck by AC?
Isn't the original also allready a carbon one?

where is the advantage of switching to an AC-deck?
Chrislong
14-06-2009, 08:33 PM
Ok, ive also made this mod and ran it at Blyth. On my car it takes 20g from the front and and adds it to the rear. Which is a 2% change. The reason my car was slow when I was on the track with you on Saturday is the only saddle packs I have are some elderly 3200 20c jobbies :cry:

On mine the receiver is on top deck over the cells, the servo is mounted like a nimh car, and I have further plans.

Jonathan, check your PM's
Chrislong
14-06-2009, 08:34 PM
but why a new carbon deck by AC?
Isn't the original also allready a carbon one?

where is the advantage of switching to an AC-deck?

There is no mention of an AC top deck, the one in the photos is a Schumacher one
matdodd
14-06-2009, 08:37 PM
Good work as usual JC :)
OldTimer
14-06-2009, 08:45 PM
The aim is simple, to move weight towards the rear of the car ;) with the lipo tray we can also add extra weight under the lipos, so there would be more than a 2% change.
Chrislong
14-06-2009, 08:47 PM
The aim is simple, to move weight towards the rear of the car ;) with the lipo tray we can also add extra weight under the lipos, so there would be more than a 2% change.

But there is a limitation, as the cells are close to the belt already before putting lead under there.
mark christopher
14-06-2009, 08:47 PM
These are the first pictures of the new CAT Lipo Saddle Chassis from AC.


but why a new carbon deck by AC?
Isn't the original also allready a carbon one?

where is the advantage of switching to an AC-deck?

is that easier to read?? :lol:
Chrislong
14-06-2009, 08:48 PM
LOL @ MC, :thumbsup:
OldTimer
14-06-2009, 08:50 PM
But there is a limitation, as the cells are close to the belt already before putting lead under there.

The chassis is milled to drop the lipos lower :p
mark christopher
14-06-2009, 08:56 PM
But there is a limitation, as the cells are close to the belt already before putting lead under there.

The chassis is milled to drop the lipos lower :p

Oldtimer 1 Longman 0
LOL;)
matdodd
14-06-2009, 08:57 PM
Chris you can get 2 strips of lead under the lipo with room for the belt after looking a Tony's today
So id say it will make quite a difference!
tony12795
14-06-2009, 09:08 PM
It’s a standard top deck.

Built it at 2.30 while helping Stan build his car. So there are a few things that need moving around.
MattW
14-06-2009, 09:10 PM
Are, if it shifts the weight further back, then it suddenly becomes more interesting. Guess that means my judgement eye is off at the moment, as my gut feel was that it would move the weight balence forward :o
tony12795
14-06-2009, 09:15 PM
Forgot to mention, the cells I was using today were speed power 4200 not these 4400 that are in.

(Thanks JB)
Chrislong
14-06-2009, 09:17 PM
Good work Mr.AC, very much like the idea of the sunken cells to allow the use of lead...
Lowie
14-06-2009, 09:29 PM
tony12795[/B]]
These are the first pictures of the new CAT Lipo Saddle Chassis from AC.


is that easier to read?? :lol:

ok, thx :blush::blush:
I'm sorry I asked
Kopite
15-06-2009, 04:14 PM
It’s a standard top deck.

Built it at 2.30 while helping Stan build his car. So there are a few things that need moving around.



that's 2.30AM the night before the kiddy regional.

the chassis makes sense, i can't see how it'd be anything other than an advantage
Lee
15-06-2009, 04:53 PM
If you threw it in a lake, the extra weight would make it sink faster, thats not an advantage :lol:

It does look very smart though, good work JC @ AC
Chrislong
15-06-2009, 04:57 PM
Hows that relevant :eh?:
carlin
15-06-2009, 07:31 PM
Do you think you guys will be putting it into production with AC?
RudeTony
18-06-2009, 06:30 AM
Now I understand - he he he - good work AC
Where are the newer pics then??????!!!!!!!!
mw02veg
18-06-2009, 06:40 AM
First post Tony !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cry:
Lee
18-06-2009, 05:18 PM
Hows that relevant :eh?:

Because stan said it would be an advantage, i found a scenario where it would be a dis-advantage
jim76
18-06-2009, 07:53 PM
looks well made as always, but i must admit i don't like the wiring on the new layout. Very long wires and loads going through the belts.
greggy
19-06-2009, 04:14 PM
Because stan said it would be an advantage, i found a scenario where it would be a dis-advantage

1. why would you go near a lake with an rc
2. why would you throw a nigh on £300 car in a lake
3. if you did, surely you would dive in after it (i would)
4. the weight more to the rear IS an advantage, this looks like a VERY nice conversion, and i cant seem to find a logical dis-advantage to the kit
:lol: