Re: E-Maxx mods

[MikeF]

....the perfect setup for a "yo mama" joke. ;)


Justin Mahn <gabril-sp@m-blocker-at.tcainternet.com> wrote in message
news:uulg83hmpci013@corp.supernews.com...
> Of course, you have to adjust that for where you are on the earth and at
> what altitude. Little known fact: Pound units measure gravity's effect
on
> an object, and that changes (especially at extremes like being in orbit).
> Kilograms measure how much mass an object has. The only way to get true
> Kilogram measurement is to use a balance scale and pre-measured weights.
1
> gram equals the mass of 1 cubic centimeter of pure water. The difference
is
> usually negligable though, so most people just go by what the digital
scale
> says.
>
>
>
>
> "MikeF" <vanning@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:odOcnTJebJoMw3igXTWcpw@comcast.com...
> > 1kg = 2.2lbs
> > 5kg = 11lbs
> >
> > N64chris <n64chris@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:20021127133225.13713.00008438@mb-mj.aol.com...
> > > ok this may sound stupid and has nothing to do with it but how mouch
is
> > 5kg in
> > > lbs? sorry for stupid ?
> > >
> > > >Has anyone ever tried mounting anything on top of their E-Maxx
> > > >chassis? If so, how much did it weigh? Does anyone think that an
> > > >E-Maxx could carry 5kg of stuff (accepting a loss in performance)?
> > > >
> > > >Thanks in advance for any replies.
> > > >
> > > >Clare
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -= N64Chris =-
> >
> >
>
>

[Irish_Clare]

Thanks for all the advice guys! The only problem is getting hold of
all the necessary parts here in the U.K.! As a follow up, if anyone
can suggest any god retailers in the U.K. selling E-Maxx parts (esp.
suspension) please let me know!

Clare

"!bungle" <stratosrally@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<drAE9.63914$Kj1.2845874@twister.austin.rr.com>...
> Does anyone think that an
> > > E-Maxx could carry 5kg of stuff (accepting a loss in performance)?
> >
> > Oh, yes, easily. Gear down, put some really stiff springs and heavy
> > shock oil on it.
> >
> > You'll probably have to construct some kind of bracket so that the
> > load rests directly on the front and rear suspension bulkheads --
> > there's no way the body posts will hold 5kg. Also, you'll have to
> > clear the motors somehow -- they stick way up in the middle of the
> > truck.
> >
> > Rick R.
>
>
> I'd put a New Era rollcage on it and use that as the support for yer
> "load"...
>
> !bungle

[Jonny Hodgson]

Justin Mahn <gabril-sp@m-blocker-at.tcainternet.com> wrote in message news:uulg83hmpci013@corp.supernews.com...

<OT>
<Pedant mode>

> Kilograms measure how much mass an object has. The only way to get true
> Kilogram measurement is to use a balance scale and pre-measured weights.

You can also use a spring and measure the frequency of oscillation
- this has the advantage of working in zero gravity.

> 1 gram equals the mass of 1 cubic centimeter of pure water.

IIRC, I was once told that this isn't quite true - apparently they
got the measurements slightly wrong, so a 1cc of water actually has
a mass of 1.000001 grams (or something! ;-)

</pedant mode>
</OT>

Jonny

[Irish_Clare]

Just a quick question, what if i replaced the standard body posts with
aluminium ones? Would this make much of a difference?

Clare

rickr@is.rice.edu (Rick Russell) wrote in message news:<artkma$feu$1@joe.rice.edu>...
> In article <363d3668.0211231953.283afbb6@posting.google.com>,
> Irish_Clare <clareokane@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > chassis? If so, how much did it weigh? Does anyone think that an
> > E-Maxx could carry 5kg of stuff (accepting a loss in performance)?
>
> Oh, yes, easily. Gear down, put some really stiff springs and heavy
> shock oil on it.
>
> You'll probably have to construct some kind of bracket so that the
> load rests directly on the front and rear suspension bulkheads --
> there's no way the body posts will hold 5kg. Also, you'll have to
> clear the motors somehow -- they stick way up in the middle of the
> truck.
>
> Rick R.

[Justin Mahn]

yes. It would cause your shock towers to shatter on rollover, and aluminum
body post will not straighten out after a crash.


"Irish_Clare" <clareokane@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:363d3668.0212040839.88a64e6@posting.google.co m...
> Just a quick question, what if i replaced the standard body posts with
> aluminium ones? Would this make much of a difference?
>
> Clare
>
> rickr@is.rice.edu (Rick Russell) wrote in message
news:<artkma$feu$1@joe.rice.edu>...
> > In article <363d3668.0211231953.283afbb6@posting.google.com>,
> > Irish_Clare <clareokane@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > chassis? If so, how much did it weigh? Does anyone think that an
> > > E-Maxx could carry 5kg of stuff (accepting a loss in performance)?
> >
> > Oh, yes, easily. Gear down, put some really stiff springs and heavy
> > shock oil on it.
> >
> > You'll probably have to construct some kind of bracket so that the
> > load rests directly on the front and rear suspension bulkheads --
> > there's no way the body posts will hold 5kg. Also, you'll have to
> > clear the motors somehow -- they stick way up in the middle of the
> > truck.
> >
> > Rick R.

[Irish_Clare]

Ok i'll forget about that one then! :-)

Thanks,
Clare

"Justin Mahn" <gabril-sp@m-blocker-at.tcainternet.com> wrote in message news:<uuucnl58dnc08@corp.supernews.com>...
> yes. It would cause your shock towers to shatter on rollover, and aluminum
> body post will not straighten out after a crash.
>
>
> "Irish_Clare" <clareokane@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:363d3668.0212040839.88a64e6@posting.google.co m...
> > Just a quick question, what if i replaced the standard body posts with
> > aluminium ones? Would this make much of a difference?
> >
> > Clare
> >
> > rickr@is.rice.edu (Rick Russell) wrote in message
> news:<artkma$feu$1@joe.rice.edu>...
> > > In article <363d3668.0211231953.283afbb6@posting.google.com>,
> > > Irish_Clare <clareokane@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > > chassis? If so, how much did it weigh? Does anyone think that an
> > > > E-Maxx could carry 5kg of stuff (accepting a loss in performance)?
> > >
> > > Oh, yes, easily. Gear down, put some really stiff springs and heavy
> > > shock oil on it.
> > >
> > > You'll probably have to construct some kind of bracket so that the
> > > load rests directly on the front and rear suspension bulkheads --
> > > there's no way the body posts will hold 5kg. Also, you'll have to
> > > clear the motors somehow -- they stick way up in the middle of the
> > > truck.
> > >
> > > Rick R.