Innerbody Ideas

[rcrallyfan]

Wonder if the MT side-guards, I believe that's part no. 187007, could be applied in the buggy/rally as additional protection, part of an innerbody concept. I velcro the buggy body (CA glue holds velcro perfectly both to the plastic chassis edges and to body lexan) along the bottom edges to the chassis (this renders all the pins unnecessary and makes the body more dirt-tight), but it's not enough...

[fsmt4wd]

i have been having the same issues, i have been looking at the MCD MT side covers as they are better quality than the FS ones, i dont thing they would work on a rally as the body sits quite low and might hit into the covers, MCD also sells the aluminium cover for the front to prevent dust..let me know how you get along..

[sickboy]

hi i was looking at this last summer and no they dont fit as on the fs chassis is turned up on the sides and if you look the mcd chassis is straight so no thats why i made my owen and much stronger plus keeps alll the crap out im happy with it www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6988418/mpage_14/key_/tm.htm sorry for the link but my comuter is on the blink

[fsmt4wd]

yea your side covers are bullet proof, im gonna get the MCD ones to make you jealous...lol..

[sickboy]

but they dont fit very well its just a shame to pay all that money and then trash them lol

[rcrallyfan]

Sometimes the simplest, cheapest and very inelegant solutions are the most effective
Here is my "innerbody" devised ad hoc of plastic foil from a 12-pack milk carton. Took a few minutes to make. It's been on for a few weeks now and I love it. It is bolted to the front tower and to the chassis (from underside) using the holes for mounting the sideguards (which are removed, as they tend to keep everything in rather than anything out). This cover reaches back just enough to keep it safe from the hot exhaust and cylinder. The efficacy of this contraption surpassed all my expectations. The servos, radio & battery box, and even the air filter remain clean and dry like a dream. No more mud and earth or sand or snow all over the car.

[fsmt4wd]

excellent ;D ;D

[sickboy]

hi well i was not expecting this but it dose seem to be logical but sorry im not to sure if its the best way to go im just thinking about your air filter there will not be sufficient air getting to it this way as you will interfering with the air flow that this car needs.
plus the air flow around the car helps to keep the motor and clutch bell and the gear plate cool

its only my opinion just think about long term use mmm

peace out

[speedyd]

that could get messy if it melts

[rcrallyfan]

That is particularly true for on-road track racing, where you have a lot of full throttle action and extra heat radiated from tarmac (in the summer), but so far I have had no adverse effects. Note that just with the regular buggy body on you have limited air flow, both in terms of cooling and feeding the air filter. Plus, most air filters actually suck air from behind (from the engine side, which BTW is not that good because the intake air is warm) or at the base, so there is no head-on air intaking and no speed induced aerodynamic charging effect even if you operate the car without any body or cover. Further, this "innerbody" can easily be tucked under the air filter if necessary, leaving more airflow for both intake and cooling, while still protecting the electronics.

[fsmt4wd]

rcrally , i like your idea, and you would be the first to admit it is no good, i cannot say it looks very 'bling' but if it works it works eh..

[hoppy]

guys, i dont know if this helps at all, but i made up an complete inner guard setup from a Dampa ceiling tile, 600mm x 600mm @ .8mm thickness. It sits flat underneith the floor pan as well as folded up inside/within the onroad 350Z body.
Not only does it offer 90% protection from tire thrown debris, but because it covers almost the entire under-chassis, it protects all the mounting screws, and if any decide to loosen, they are held captive by the sheet
All i did was made a cardboard pattern, full size and folded it in place, tacked with hot melt glue so i could trim it to fit nicely, then laid it flat on the .08 sheet, moarked it out, then cut the .08 with aviation type tin snips.
+ ... untold protection for the internal electrics and mechanicals
... protects the countersunk screws under the chassis
... keeps the countersunk screws captive if they do vibrate loose

- ... more screws to remove before you have open access to the workings on your car, but that doesnt concern me coz i have found the positives far out weigh the inconvenience
... one might question the weight, but with .8mm sheet it is light as a feather, same goes for the 2mm mounting brackets at the front and rear shock towers

of course, to each their own, but this does work real well on my 350Z both asphalt and gravel...