1:18 Scale On Road Chasis (RC18R)

[THE EDJ]

After two years of college I earned myself a diploma as a Mechanical Engineer Tech. I have also very recently started a new job as a mechanical designer for an oilfield company. I get to work with some really cool 3D modeling software called SolidWorks and it has sparked a new interest in RC for me again. Last summer I did a project with my Associated RC18R and it ended up being a butchered speed demon that I can't keep running. It is far too fast and constantly breaks parts. My current setup includes a Tekin Mini-Rage ESC and 5600 kV motor, an 11.1 V lipo, carbon fiber drive shaft and a couple other miscellaneous parts. It's super fast but handles very sluggish and it eats up diff's like potato chips.

Basically I want to design something very high quality, super light, responsive, and really, really good looking. I should have a home copy of the software by tomorrow night, so you might be able to see a couple teaser shots of what I have in mind by the end of the weekend.

Just a few basic specs: Every part that can be carbon fiber will be carbon fiber, any detailed part that needs machining will be made of 6061 T6 Aluminum. The chassis will be made to work with all stock suspension and drive components, and consequently will work with after market parts as well.

I'll keep this thread updated as progress happens.