New Prototype Eclipse Chassis
I have been working on a new "brushed" motor only graphite chassis. I didn't have much luck with my AON/MAMBA combo... it was very fast with crazy runtimes.. but I was disappointed with the throttle response.. it was too unpredictable.
I still have 6 original Eclipse chassis's ready to ship. I could have used one of those chassis's with a brushed motor but I wanted cut-outs for saddle packs.
On a side note: I was in a hurry to get to the machine shop this evening.. I threw a 7 cell saddle pack battery in my jacket pocket while I was packing up to leave the house.. then I threw my car keys in the same pocket.. suddenly I started feeling very warm.. sure enough.. the old fire in the pocket trick. Not cool.. brand new battery pack ruined!! And so is my jacket!! I guess it could have been worse.. at least it didnt explode.
I have no idea if we will be producing this chassis. The original Eclipse chassis is great and will suit the needs of most racers. I just wanted something that would accommodate my desire for saddle packs.
Anyone interested in an Eclipse chassis.. email me at drvonhoss@aol.com.
And I would like to mention... breaking one of these chassis would be near impossible. As long as you don't play "chicken" with a steamroller everything will be fine. The chassis will out-last the car 10 times over.
Heres a pic...
http://members.aol.com:/drvonhoss/Dec2.jpg