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Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:03 am
by optimaforever
I attach the other screws M3x10 should suffice.
Always pretap the threads before as it can be hard sometimes (use a big handle screwdriver helps)
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:03 am
by optimaforever
Next is the Batteryplate
I reuse the M3x8 tapping screws of the OG Hotshot.
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A bit of Self promo :lol:
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:05 am
by optimaforever
I attach the Batteryplate to the frames with 4 Flathead M3x8 tapping screws...
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:06 am
by optimaforever
A little check with the Hotshot2 underguard
Yes! good to go
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:06 am
by optimaforever
One thing I always forget is the steering rods!!
Now is the time to attach them if you detached them earlier...
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:07 am
by optimaforever
And I can attach the front bumper...
with the OG screws.
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:08 am
by optimaforever
Finally, the Cover takes place on the front top, with nylon straps (vintage obliges) :mrgreen:
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:09 am
by optimaforever
voilà
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:10 am
by optimaforever
The Hotshot and Supershot bodies don't fit on the chassis but the Hotshot 2 body does.
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:11 am
by optimaforever
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:15 am
by optimaforever
Pics from earlier protos
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:18 am
by optimaforever
And the Aseembly manual
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:19 am
by optimaforever
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Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:14 am
by optimaforever

Re: Spaceframe Chassis for Hotshot

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:31 am
by silvertriple
Super nice work!
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