TRF511 Lipo cradle

[Fredrik Emilsson]

I´ve designed a lipo cradle for the TRF511.
With the cradle the lipos are moved back to clear the center bulkhead. It is secured with 2 screw. The front screw is using the same hole as the original battery post. The rear screw uses the same hole as the undertray. So no need to modify the chassis. I also use the original battery posts and battery plates. The cradle is 69x47mm, so most saddle pack lipos fit. Will be available in plastic and carbon fibre.

Photos:
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=91712

[Alex H]

Simple and genius.
Rather do that than the grinding operation the Tamiya team did on their cars. Lucky for me we live in the same city. No problems for you to ship them though.

[Skidracer]

Does this cradle by any chance fit the 501x as well?

[jhammond]

I would also like to know if your cradle would fit the 501x; I was under the impression that the 511x had the cells moved slightly forward?

Fredrik, I'm also interested in the 501x diff covers, have you any more information on price and shipping costs? I have to say your creations are absolutely stellar.


Regards,

Julius.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Thank you. I´m glad you like them.

There is a cradle for the 501X on it´s way too. Will post pictures of it in the next couple of days.
The main difference it that it only has 2 holes. You attach it with the battery posts. Very simple.
The diff cover for the 501X is also available.
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26926

Will update that thread tomorrow with fresh pics of the final cover and price. Will cost approx $45. Not the cheapest, but it will save you a lot of maintenance and belts/pulleys.

Tomorrow I will hopefully have a price on the lipo cradles as well. Should be approx $20-$25. That´s a more "normal" price.

[veecee]

Very nice designs Fredrik!