Any way to fix snapped in half chassis?

[NurturantQuasar]

Asking for a friend his HPI rs4 MT electric met with a curb head on today and snapped the front part of the chassis completely in half. They don’t make a chassis for it anymore since it’s a vintage rc. Is there a way to repair it?

 

[tntpoof]

I've seen guys use banding straps and screws to repair a snapped chassis. might help not sure. http://oldrc.com/HPIManuals/hpi-manuals.html

maybe a sheet of G10 get some carbon fiber and some time on a jig saw? a vacum jig is always handy . I used pond liner from local landscaping co that has drop(discharged pieces..vacuum pump and adhesive.. then cook it..

 

[AClegg]

My friends HPI rs4 electric met with a curb head on today and snapped the front part of the chassis completely in half. They don’t make a chassis for it anymore since it’s a vintage rc. Is there a way to repair it?

You can bind carbon like fiberglass. However, it will never be as strong, unless you build it up. However, that will just make the chassis thicker. Your best bet would be to get some carbon sheets and make your own. You use carbon fiber the same way as you use fiberglass. Just make sure you use at least 3 layers and you sandwich it between two pieces of glass with weight on it. This will give you the smooth and flat finish. To trim it, you use the metal cutting blades. I use a router, but you need to know what your doing while using one.

 

[cbaker65]

My friends HPI rs4 electric met with a curb head on today and snapped the front part of the chassis completely in half. They don’t make a chassis for it anymore since it’s a vintage rc. Is there a way to repair it?

Dont know what version ,but do know that back then ,other brands did make hop-up chassis parts ,the only thing
that you can do is check E-bay on a regular basis an see if one pops up from a seller ,I found these!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HPI-RS...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RC-HPI-Rac...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Complete roller.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-RS4-PR...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[Tunedfrog]

I see several HPI RS4 SPORT 3 for sale but I wasn't sure if its the same one or not.

 

[NurturantQuasar]

I see several HPI RS4 SPORT 3 for sale but I wasn't sure if its the same one or not.

No cause it’s the old rs4 monster truck electric

 

[Tunedfrog]

That's what I assumed. Good luck on your search...

 

[cbaker65]

No cause it’s the old rs4 monster truck electric

Oh ,when someone mentions RS 4 ,people will assume that it is a street car!...?

 

[AClegg]

You can still make a carbon replacement, but you will have be creative. I don't have enough time to type out the directions on that one. Your best bet is Ebay, Craigslist, Offerup, etc... I also depends on your location.