Would anyone be interested?

[redhatman]

Hey everyone! I have been designing a halfback cage for the last couple weeks and finally got supplies and built it.

This is made for all of us with stock tvps. It is made of about 1/2 inch delrin all the way around and is very strong, and has nice flexibility.

Well, here are the pics:

Right Side:

Front:

Left Side:

Back Side:

Would anybody be interested? If so, how much would you pay? If people are interested I could make more and sell them.


Let me know.
-Pat

 

[Got Nitro?]

Do you have a test video or something that actually show's us that these do work? It's hard to sell a product without a price,and yes it's against the rules also.Post a price,get a idea of what it cost you to build,don't charge a friggin fortune for them though,it may seem like a good idea,but you will have zero sales.

 

[redhatman]

O yea, sorry. I will get the mods to move this to the general Savage.

 

[Monkey Wrench]

I'd also like to see how a body fits on it as well.

 

[RatzoRC]

Moved...

 

[speedticket75]

i agree.........a video of a rollover or landing on the rollcage & pics of a body mounted over it.......another idear for ya.........I've looked all over for a rollcage made for a (traxxas sport nitro) 1/10th scale stadium truck & havent found anyone who makes one..........i would definately buy one if i could find one....just something to think about.........

 

[IGGY]

i agree w/ the rquest of a video...and is it just solid derlin? got any pics of the side of the truck w/ the cage on?

 

[redhatman]

yes, its solid delrin. What kind of videos would you guys want?

As for pics of the side, I have those 4 pics and you can see the side clearly.

 

[ZANDOR]

This has all ready been done...
Skip @ twisted RC Has been there done that..
This Is just a copy..Matter of fact there is a thread all ready that he made..Telling how to do this.And I do belive there is a vid of him showing just how good it works..

So lets not try to make it look like your the man.For coming up with this.

 

[redhatman]

omg, i wish I wouldnt have edited my post (on another forum). I originally stated "This is similar to Twisted Toyz" but that was before I had pics.

Zandor I'm sending a pm.

 

[olds97_lss]

The difference between your and his is that his won't fit on a normal stock chassis. I think it's mostly due to the diameter of rod he uses. The smaller diameter allows you to get it into the space between the shocks and tower on the rear.

The question will be durability though. That small of rod (delrin or not) bending a few times will get weak and easier to bend.

 

[redhatman]

The difference between your and his is that his won't fit on a normal stock chassis. I think it's mostly due to the diameter of rod he uses. The smaller diameter allows you to get it into the space between the shocks and tower on the rear.

The question will be durability though. That small of rod (delrin or not) bending a few times will get weak and easier to bend.

well, his cage can only be run with his chassis. That suckers you into buying his. The chassis is extended, therefore there is space between the tank and the shocks.

 

[ZANDOR]

omg, i wish I wouldnt have edited my post. I originally stated "This is similar to Twisted Toyz" .

I don't see any were that you edited your post?

 

[redhatman]

I sent you a pm, please read it.

 

[olds97_lss]

well, his cage can only be run with his chassis. That suckers you into buying his. The chassis is extended, therefore there is space between the tank and the shocks.

I know. That's why I was stating a reason for using the smaller delrin.

Believe me, I contemplated getting his setup entirely, but never did. I made my own roll bar out of steel rod.

 

[redhatman]

I know. That's why I was stating a reason for using the smaller delrin.

Believe me, I contemplated getting his setup entirely, but never did. I made my own roll bar out of steel rod.

cool, what all does it protect?

 

[olds97_lss]

The engine and rear shock tower.

I bought a set of prototype (dinged) shock towers off of skip that allow you to use rear buggy shocks on a savage. Well, it's relatively hard plastic, so I wanted to protect it since it's the only thing I've found that isn't aluminum that allows a buggy shock setup. And I wanted to protect the engine.

I've run about a gallon through it over some very harsh terrain. It slides on pretty much any surface. I built in a type of shear point to hopefully protect the engine and tower as it breaks. The shearing will absorb most of the impact... again, in theory. I haven't had it shear off the bolts holding the ends onto the stock roll bar, but I've had it bend the bolts. But a 5 foot drop at 3/4 throttle on a mis-calcuated jump on concrete would have done more damage without the roll bar... In my case, it just made sparks

I also have a aluminum diff case in the rear, but I think it would work just as well with a plastic diff case. I bought the aluminum to allow me to shim the diff better.

I used 5/16" steel bar with some rubber cushion clips to bolt the "U" part to the rear bulkhead area. I used typical 3mm black oxide bolts to mount it to the stock roll bar. That's my shear point, those 3mm bolts. With the clip things on the "U", the roll bar will pivot forward and shear the bolts. Or bend the stock roll bar. Either way, a bad impact is absorbed somewhat.

(Let me know if you want my pics removed... this is your thread...)

 

[redhatman]

The engine and rear shock tower.

I bought a set of prototype (dinged) shock towers off of skip that allow you to use rear buggy shocks on a savage. Well, it's relatively hard plastic, so I wanted to protect it since it's the only thing I've found that isn't aluminum that allows a buggy shock setup. And I wanted to protect the engine.

I've run about a gallon through it over some very harsh terrain. It slides on pretty much any surface. I built in a type of shear point to hopefully protect the engine and tower as it breaks. The shearing will absorb most of the impact... again, in theory. I haven't had it shear off the bolts holding the ends onto the stock roll bar, but I've had it bend the bolts. But a 5 foot drop at 3/4 throttle on a mis-calcuated jump on concrete would have done more damage without the roll bar... In my case, it just made sparks

I also have a aluminum diff case in the rear, but I think it would work just as well with a plastic diff case. I bought the aluminum to allow me to shim the diff better.

I used 5/16" steel bar with some rubber cushion clips to bolt the "U" part to the rear bulkhead area. I used typical 3mm black oxide bolts to mount it to the stock roll bar. That's my shear point, those 3mm bolts. With the clip things on the "U", the roll bar will pivot forward and shear the bolts. Or bend the stock roll bar. Either way, a bad impact is absorbed somewhat.

(Let me know if you want my pics removed... this is your thread...)

no, pics are fine. I am always looking for good advice to make products better. I very much appreciate your respect and help, unlike some people.

This has all ready been done...
Skip @ twisted RC Has been there done that..
This Is just a copy..Matter of fact there is a thread all ready that he made..Telling how to do this.And I do belive there is a vid of him showing just how good it works..

So lets not try to make it look like your the man.For coming up with this.

not to mention any names.

 

[olds97_lss]

Well... let us know how the smaller delrin holds up.

How did you mount it to the chassis? It's hard to tell from the pics.

 

[redhatman]

How thick is his delrin? I thought it was also around 1/2 inch. Anyway, it is mounted to the bulk case and to the front end of the tvps. Where the screw go into the plastic thing.