T1R composite chassis

[wil]

Are there any advantages of using the composite chassis over the graphite one (origianl T1)??

My graphite chassis is starting to 'de-layer' slightly at the front, so im thinking about switching to the composite one.

Will all parts be compatiable with this chassis, or will i need to buy anything else??

[Alec Jones]

The chassis will fit straight on, with no additional parts (as far as im aware).

The composite one is supposed to flex allot more, which is supposed to generate more grip. It is used outdoors allot as it seems to work better than the graphite one. But indoors i think the graphite one is still favoured. Not sure about weight differences between them sorry.

Hope this helps

[Doomanic]

You will probably need the T1R battery straps as well.

The fancy EVO ones have different spacing to the T1R.

[SMTCA Focal Point]

There is a small mod ou need to do to the chassis to clear the front suspension pivot blocks, the raycer uses the plastic blocks and the T1 used the plastic/alloy two part blocks. The stronger plastic/alloy blocks are slightly bigger and need some work with a dremmel or file to clear. It is a five minute job and self explanitory when you put it together.

You will need batter straps as said above. Can I also recomend going for new screws for the chassis, as your old ones must be worn out by now.

The Raycer chassis is heavy and a titanium lower chassis screw set would be a good investment at the same time. I got my set for less than twenty quid. The whole conversion chassis and brackets wont cost much, its worth a try.

[Petermarkphillips]

you will also need T1R servo posts, think there are different ones for t1r, not sure, that long since I used the composite chassis. Apart from that you need all the things as per what john reid has said.

Composite chassis does give more flex, and therefore a marginal increase in grip, however this increased grip is a trade off handling sharpness. The composite chassis will be more consistent to drive, but the graphite chassis will be quicker.

Composite chassis should be easier to drive, for the beginner.

The top guys use graphite chassis, as they want the car as to be as quick as possible, and their driving ability will enable them to control the car.
Just because a car is easy to drive does not mean it is fast!

Super glue all side edges of the chassis as per mentioned in setup manual, if you havent already. This seemed to helpmake my chassis last longer.

[SMTCA Focal Point]

When the grip come up really high I found the composite chassis to reach a point where it flexed too much. I fitted the rigid top deck and this improved matters but the graphite chassis works best.

The composite chassis is a good option. it gives increased grip and stability on low grip flowing tracks.

If you have loads of money then buy the grapite chassis with all three styles of top deck, that ultimately is the best solution.

[wil]

Tnaks for all the info guys.

I have now ordered the compsite chassis, I do run on a low grip track so hopefully it will work well.

As im a bit skint at the moment it was probably the best option as it is half the price of the graphite one¬ ;D