sparkysx 125 Posted March 14, 2018 Little something I put together to try and iron out the weak spots on the 959. 12 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted March 15, 2018 That's freakin epic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted March 15, 2018 3 hours ago, JeffSpicoli said: That's freakin epic. Thanks! Just waiting for the correct servo horn before I can give it a test drive. Think it will out handle the original without the steering slop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted March 16, 2018 That's awesome. really nicely made. Looks like you've made it LiPo compatible as well. I'd be sooo tempted to do the top deck in carbon fibre though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted March 16, 2018 The ally was just to get it right, I'm going to do the whole lot in carbon and another in black fibreglass board. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted March 16, 2018 5 hours ago, sparkysx said: The ally was just to get it right, I'm going to do the whole lot in carbon and another in black fibreglass board. Would you make any to sell? I cannot tell you how much I want one!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted March 17, 2018 Yes I would mate. I need to make a 1.5 x template so I can copy it with a milling machine, this was cut on a scroll saw and finished with hand files and sanded to get it to this stage. Now that I have this I can copy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ann3x 220 Posted March 17, 2018 I fear for your gearbox hinge points with that much stiff alloy. Beautiful work tho. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted March 17, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ann3x said: I fear for your gearbox hinge points with that much stiff alloy. Beautiful work tho. That won't be a issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ann3x 220 Posted March 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, sparkysx said: That won't be a issue. Making an alloy version? o.O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted March 18, 2018 17 hours ago, Ann3x said: Making an alloy version? o.O Well I'm not going to drive it like I stole it anyway, but what part specifically are you talking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted March 18, 2018 I might be interested in the kit in carbon fibre version, depending on price. Let me know once you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ann3x 220 Posted March 18, 2018 The wishbone hinges on the 959 are part of the gearboxes, attaching alloy arms and an alloy chassis will mean the hinge points take the brunt of any forces from driving. As you know, the plastics on the 959 are WEAK. You might not intend to crash (who does) but your gearboxes are gonna take a beating even with gravel / uneven running etc. I suspect you'll need reinforcement in these areas (ie alloy gearboxes too or significantly altered geometry). Not trying to be a downer here btw, its beautiful work. Just dont want you trashing your hard to replace gearboxes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted March 19, 2018 Had about 30 959's and celicas and never ever seen the gearbox break at this point. Got loads of gearboxes spare aswell, none of them broken there either. Only ever seen the front gearbox split where it joins to the original chassis, and that problem is solved here. The amount of force these points will take from a crash would barely have a measurable difference, between the original chassis and this one. Anyone who drives one of these where there are curbs is asking for trouble anyway, these should only be run in empty tarmac car parks imho. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted March 29, 2018 drove it yesterday, it handles much better than the original and its 100 grams lighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bromley 681 Posted March 29, 2018 Just waiting on a video update now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmunki 846 Posted April 2, 2018 Nice work on the chassis and wishbones. What are the tyres you are using? I have not seen that tread pattern before. I am trying to find tyres to fit my Celica GrB as the originals are so rare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimlock 97 Posted April 2, 2018 Yes, please tell us about the tires too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MICHAELs TopForce17 586 Posted April 2, 2018 The tires look like Tamiya 51427 to me. lots of the them on ebay. https://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-parts-70/r-c-wheels(spare-hop-up)-71300/rc-m-chassis-rally-block-tires-51427 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted April 4, 2018 Yes those are the tyres on it, you HAVE to put sponges on the inside otherwise the tyres 'dip in' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperChamp82 743 Posted July 6, 2019 @sparkysx did you get round to making any of these parts to sell ? Delighted to buy some if so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites