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Today I started to built an version that has as many parts made of carbon as possible.
The chassis is the original ae carbon chassis.
Today I made the left side of the servosavers.
Almost 2 hours to make but its ready.
Next part will be the right side servosaver.
Stay tuned for more pics.
Jerzi

The part has 2 ballbearrings so it is super smooth.
Jerzi

Very interesting! I've been thinking about doing this for a while but I've never gotten around to buying the carbon fiber. I can't wait to see more! Great work on the Bell crank, by the way.

I did big changes today of the part.
Now it is almost ready and it looks now like the A&L.
Jerzi

What drill bits are you using? Do you like them? When I made my chassis it dulled my bits to butter knifes after about ten holes. Also my countersink bit. Dull.....

I can put an pic to you about my tools tomorrow.
Next part is battery holders.
Jerzi

for carbon fiber or other laminates, particularly kevlar, you usually use carbide for long tool life. For most guys, any good HSS drill should last a good long while, even more if it's bright or Titanium nitride finished. The key is to get real industrial drills, not the cheap-o junk you might find at home depot etc. Also helps to use a drill press or mill, hand drilling can cause bits to wear or break, especially in small sizes.

Exactly, for example the diamond carbide bits I use in my router are from a manufacturing plant that sells off the bits after a certain amount of cuts or hours. Perfect for my use! Cut like buttttttaaaaa

Nice project. Will keep an eye on this for sure. The bellcranks look really good.

Do you plan on using ballast or equivalent to balance out the car (depending how far you go with the carbon parts )

Vin

I put 7hours on this project today.
But what a car this will be.
Vin, ill not take any problem what the balance will be.
Jerzi

Pics.
Jerzi

I took the shakedown today....
What a car to drive.
So neutral to drive.
The steering is superb.
The car feels very light.
Jerzi

Pics of an car that is not yet ready but driveable.
3 carbon parts will be made atleast to this car.
Jerzi

Better pics.
Jerzi

I made suport plate to the ballcranks today.
More moda tomorrow.
Jerzi