Panther6834
I wanna be Dave
I think I'm "creating my own monster", and hoping others can help 'tame' the monster. Here's my 'dilemma' - I have a Lexan body I'd like to potentially use for a Class 2 rig, but the wheelbase is shorter than 'standard' (approx 11.4").
Before I continue, let me ask 2 questions. First, is a Lexan body 'appropriate', or even acceptable (under SORCA rules), on a Class 2 rig? Second, would a 12.4" wheelbase be considered "too short" on a competitive rig? Reason I'm asking these two questions is, my only previous experience with competition vehicles is a Class 3 rig w/ 4WS.
Now that those questions are out of the way, I can get to the 'dilemma'. Assuming that the Element Enduro IFS Kit is 'competitive' (input from others on whether, or not, this IFS kit is 'competitive' would also be appreciated), this is what is like to use. Of course, while this kit can be used on a few non-Element chassis kits, it's designed primarily for the Element Enduro...which has a 12.8" wheelbase. Element mentions it works with the SCX10 II & SSD Trail King Pro, but there's no mention about it working work the SCX10 III (which can be shortened to an 11.4" wheelbase).
The point of mentioning the SCX10 OR III is, if the rear portal axle was swapped with a straight axle, can the Element Enduro IFS Kit be used on an SCX10 III? If not, what other options would I have. If...and, right now, it's a questionable 'if' (due to the Lexan body, 11.4" wheelbase & IFS combination "problem")...I am to do this build, and if the Element IFS kit can't be used with an SCX10 III (with straight rear axle), what other options can people suggest?
~ More peace, love, and kindness would make the world a much better place
Before I continue, let me ask 2 questions. First, is a Lexan body 'appropriate', or even acceptable (under SORCA rules), on a Class 2 rig? Second, would a 12.4" wheelbase be considered "too short" on a competitive rig? Reason I'm asking these two questions is, my only previous experience with competition vehicles is a Class 3 rig w/ 4WS.
Now that those questions are out of the way, I can get to the 'dilemma'. Assuming that the Element Enduro IFS Kit is 'competitive' (input from others on whether, or not, this IFS kit is 'competitive' would also be appreciated), this is what is like to use. Of course, while this kit can be used on a few non-Element chassis kits, it's designed primarily for the Element Enduro...which has a 12.8" wheelbase. Element mentions it works with the SCX10 II & SSD Trail King Pro, but there's no mention about it working work the SCX10 III (which can be shortened to an 11.4" wheelbase).
The point of mentioning the SCX10 OR III is, if the rear portal axle was swapped with a straight axle, can the Element Enduro IFS Kit be used on an SCX10 III? If not, what other options would I have. If...and, right now, it's a questionable 'if' (due to the Lexan body, 11.4" wheelbase & IFS combination "problem")...I am to do this build, and if the Element IFS kit can't be used with an SCX10 III (with straight rear axle), what other options can people suggest?
~ More peace, love, and kindness would make the world a much better place