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Started by Electric3002 , Dec 30 2013 07:07 PM

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#1 Electric3002

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Posted 30 December 2013 - 07:07 PM

This is my first Retro Can-Am retro chassis build. I have built one F1 and refurbished a Samson chassis I have.

I decided to build a JK X25R because my local raceway had a good price for me. I have perused the builds on the web to get an idea of what to do and how to do it. I thank all builders for providing me and other new people the information to start building our own.

I have noticed that there has been talk of tuning fork chassis here (GVP) and at the track. So I made an X25R tuning fork chassis. Also added independent pans and "whisker" springs to dampen pan movement somewhat. Power will be by JK Hawk Retro motor.

The track I mostly race on is G11 Gerding high speed king at T/R Motorplex.

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Posted 30 December 2013 - 07:22 PM

Nice first build. You're on your way.
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Posted 30 December 2013 - 07:29 PM

Very nice. I hope it works well for you.
 
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Posted 30 December 2013 - 08:01 PM

Shoot. Nothing wrong with that! March on.


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Posted 30 December 2013 - 08:13 PM

Looks great. Nothing like building what you race.


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Posted 30 December 2013 - 08:15 PM

Great job on the first build.


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Posted 30 December 2013 - 08:59 PM

Alright, Robert! Looks great. Can't wait to see it.


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Posted 31 December 2013 - 02:50 AM

Awesome first build!


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Posted 31 December 2013 - 07:40 AM

Terrific.

Lots of good stuff on there.


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Posted 31 December 2013 - 11:49 AM

That's a sweet chassis, Robert; you got skills!


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Posted 31 December 2013 - 12:08 PM

Great job!  Looks terrific.


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Posted 31 December 2013 - 07:11 PM

Thanks for all the comments. Car is to be finished tomorrow and if all goes well I will race it Saturday in ORS King of Retro series.


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