mikemcE
I wanna be Dave
Cool beans! That’s what they looked like. That two toned was a clear body painted up for ?Jeff looked great!
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Team Associated teasing a scale crawler!
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Cool beans! That’s what they looked like. That two toned was a clear body painted up for ?Jeff looked great!
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The only thing preventing me from buying one is the transmission. I just wish it was forward mounted and lower so a full interior would fitThe rest of the kit is great, and good spec.
I bet someone makes a forward mount pretty fast. Probably even fit a VFD pretty easy.
I hope so. It's a nice platform otherwise "thumbsup"
Some may remember the issues on the VS4-10 chassis rails that has since been resolved - thanks Vanquish. Vanquish and now Element RC both use aggressive return angles on the chassis rails going around the axle areas. I get it...it permits low CG without sacrificing suspension travel. Anyone with a materials / engineering background will tell you exactly where those rails will fail. I suspect that solid aluminum bumpers didn't help.
Vanquish remedied the issue by filling in material between the rails - rock solid. I purchased the VS4-10 chassis kit, and I can tell you those rails are going nowhere - very stout. Front to back, the rails have support virtually the entire length of the rails. You are NOT going to bend those rails under any reasonable use...even some unreasonable use!
Now, there are a few folks on this forum that had a chance to drive, or at least inspect the chassis. What did you think? Look pretty solid? The rails look to be pretty beefy in terms of material thickness, but they do have those aggressive returns in the rails at just the location that will take any frontal load and possibly bend. Not trying to make an issue where there isn't one, I simply haven't seen the product first hand.
Vanquish remedied the issue by filling in material between the rails - rock solid. I purchased the VS4-10 chassis kit, and I can tell you those rails are going nowhere - very stout. Front to back, the rails have support virtually the entire length of the rails. You are NOT going to bend those rails under any reasonable use...even some unreasonable use!
Now, there are a few folks on this forum that had a chance to drive, or at least inspect the chassis. What did you think? Look pretty solid? The rails look to be pretty beefy in terms of material thickness, but they do have those aggressive returns in the rails at just the location that will take any frontal load and possibly bend. Not trying to make an issue where there isn't one, I simply haven't seen the product first hand.
mikemcE
I wanna be Dave
Watch Joshs enduro upgrade video, he addresses that by using a second battery mount brace in the rear.
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That might address twisting / racking, that doesn't address frontal impacts, or impacts from the rear for that matter. Good video by Josh - they always are, he even mentioned the twisting concerns, which cross bracing could help. However, twisting and bending are two completely different loads.
Perhaps it's not an issue, the rails look relatively thick from what I can see in images...
I have...and I've seen others that have, and I've seen the mfg. resolve the issue appropriately. Granted, it wasn't a chronic issue, but a heavy enough rig, combined with a direct load to the front bumper, would indeed bend the chassis rails. These rails have a similar profile...that is why I'm asking the question.
I'm not "picking on" anything...is this not a forum to ask reasonable questions? Nor am I assuming there is an issue, chances are there is no issue. You certainly are entitled to your opinion, as you've stated, and so is everyone else. Criticizing a question that you may not like, understand, or agree with, doesn't add anything useful.
I've never found fanboyism productive and tends to make forums intended for sharing information pretty much useless.
mikemcE
I wanna be Dave
Agreed, I’ve seen a couple of twisted VS4 frames that bent due to massive frontal impact and the original unbraced bumper. I’ve done lots of end falls with both of my channel frames and square still
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So I was able to watch 5 or 6 of these new Element rigs run at Team KNK TTC6 yesterday and I was impressed out how well they performed. They looked to be box stock except for one or two that had different tires on them.
I am curious to see long term how these will hold up, but knowing AE and my experience with them through the years I’m thinking the will be fine. Maybe need a tweak or upgrade here or there.
Picked up some free stickers too!
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I am curious to see long term how these will hold up, but knowing AE and my experience with them through the years I’m thinking the will be fine. Maybe need a tweak or upgrade here or there.
Picked up some free stickers too!
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mikemcE
I wanna be Dave
Well Changed my mind. Even though I picked up the rtr the kit was stuck in my mind.
Yes this is for the wife, No I’m not planning on 3s(yet), But it was the shocks and transmission gears that pushed me. All machined gears, reversing shaft, all aluminum shocks. So a Radon 16t was grabbed, venerable 1080, and an ecopower servo , and a ProLine body. That body was just weird to me. So I’m still stoked as I am an Associated fan.
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Yes this is for the wife, No I’m not planning on 3s(yet), But it was the shocks and transmission gears that pushed me. All machined gears, reversing shaft, all aluminum shocks. So a Radon 16t was grabbed, venerable 1080, and an ecopower servo , and a ProLine body. That body was just weird to me. So I’m still stoked as I am an Associated fan.
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Sounds like a good plan Mike!
The kit is probably the way I will go too, but I still would like to have the scale garage that comes with the RTR!
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mikemcE
I wanna be Dave
That is a sweet idea, but all the extras in the kit! The kit comes with a garage door, dumpster and signs
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coffeeaddict17
Pebble Pounder
I was able to get my hands on one at TTC6 , on friday night. Its a very well thought out rig. Lots of little neat details. Aside from the over drive options, I really like the servo winch mount. I like the aggressive bends on the frame rails, to get the COG down low. Everything seems very stout. The shocks feel very nice. The shocks really stood out to me. So many manufactures are putting out garbage shocks, that leak as fast as you can fill them. These shocks didn't appear to have any issues. The quality of the plastic was on par with their racing products. The axles appear to be very nice as well. Great steering angle. everything seemed balanced very nicely. It appears they've done their research and set everything up to be very performance oriented with no extra fluff. I can't wait to build the kit.
There is a big difference between fanboyism and someone who has raced Associated products since the middle 80s, they are a quality and proven company. Agreed, chassis strength is a reasonable question but my thoughts are coming from someone who has been in the RC hobby for 30 plus years and based on that I know the quality of their product is "top notch". I have no reason to believe that this truck is going to very from that. I was at Pro-line By the Fire and had the chance to look this truck over very closely and it is a quality product, "These boys did their homework", but of course this is just my humble opinion! I guess if that is fanboyism then "I'm guilty as charged"! And if you think my info is useless, well your welcome to your opinion! "thumbsup" You all have a good day.
Ernie
bikepilot
Pebble Pounder
I still say with any of these new entries or kits the quality will be top notch!! Performance will be very good, durability should also be great! The companies aren't new comers to the hobby So they know what their doing. I believe besides price point it's going to be a ford chevy debate. And a tough decision. But time will tell.