Superstox Grumble

[Apricot Slice]

Superstox.
It looks great but when you try to install the electrics there are problems.
There is little choice but to have the esc sticking out beyond the chassis.

If i go racing without sorting this problem out I just know someone is going to head directly at an apex flat out, t-bone me and smash the esc to smithereens. Sod's Law guarantees it.

I had an idea of putting the ball joints on the top side of the hub arms and mounting the low profile servo upright and between the front wheels. This will give loads of space for everything!
Unfortunately there is a big square hole where the mounting posts would go.

So, I have a choice of making a bumper bar to protect the overhanging esc or cut a whole new chassis without a hole in it.

I know there are some Schumacher guys on here...
I would be prepared to buy another chassis without a hole in. I know you are not going to disrupt your manufacturing to humour a single customer. That would be mad. If however you felt so inclined during a spare moment, I would really dig it big time if you could send me a DFX of the chassis so I can machine a new one.

Cheers
Apricot

[DCM]

Try asking here https://www.facebook.com/groups/336445139755237/

[mark christopher]

If you that worried about your Speedo stick it on top of your servo, I have seen no damage to the cars I have seen race including both of mine. Sorry but your Speedo will get damaged if there was chassis under it, bumpers etc are higher than a chassis in a pile up.

[RudolfXC]

Can you put the speedo stuck to the chassis on one edge?

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by DCM

Try asking here https://www.facebook.com/groups/336445139755237/

Now that'a a link

[Apricot Slice]

Thanks for replies guys. Wow, loads of interesting stuff on the Facebook page!

I could stand the esc on end or mount it on top of the servo but I'm too much of a tidy freak for that.

I will scan the chassis and re draw it rather than trouble anyone for the original.
When its made I'll post a pic.

[mark christopher]

you could put it in a potting box from maplin and wrap it in cotton wool

[DCM]

A simple resolution is to make a square a bit bigger than the ESC, stick that to the chassis then stick the ESC onto that?

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Apricot Slice

Superstox.

If i go racing without sorting this problem out I just know someone is going to head directly at an apex flat out, t-bone me and smash the esc to smithereens. Sod's Law guarantees it.

Happened to mine. Knocked to caps of the esc but was able to repair at home.