LH...
Some sincere questions...you seem to have a handle on this so I want to learn here.
True hard ano in colors???
MH I seem to recall an internet search where a place (in Spokane possibly) had figured out how to colorize the hard anodizing (I saved it but can't find it at the moment, I will update when I stumble onto it again) I sent two different places an e-mail today regarding color hard anodizing (specifically Teflon impregnated hard anodizing) and both said it is a fairly standard process these days. Colors are deeper, darker, and more vibrant due to the thicker coating.
The IQ RMK coolers have probably double the cooling capacity of the PRO. I understand that, for my current builds I wasn't too picky, I just got the coolers from slightly bent tunnels (insurance replacements or part outs) to complete my builds. The IQR hybrids will be sold to local teenagers and those will get the IQ and standard Pro coolers. As they likely will not be as focused on proper temp and longevity, just want a bullet proof sled for thrashing.
How would you raise the tank on a PRO when it is wedged into the pyramid?…
I just got my first two full PRO chassis this week to start my R&D on. As I have stated in other posts, I may well have to either mold a new CF tank to fit the taller tunnel or redo the over structure and I am willing to do whatever is best to have an efficient roller.
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I did have a long talk with the Camoplast engineers... a 7 tooth driver in a single ply track... which is about 6.7" is not too much of bend for efficient transfer... on a 6 yr old 2 ply track... yes... They made a point of saying that the new drum-molded tracks roll more easily that a platten-molded track and are also much more stout and less prone to delam than previous tracks.
IMO...
I do agree though... that to a point... a larger driver better because you have more teeth in mesh with the track at any given time and can run proper (not loose) tension.
I have read all the theory and their chosen point of views and am still inclined to disagree with them on the physics alone. Just like I won't run less than a 20 tooth top gear in the chain case, any smaller and it will fragment on you. To each their own, this is the path I have chosen for my own reasons, agree or not I really don't care. I want my hard earned Horsepower at the track not lost in the process of getting it there. Additionally I have a drive design that fits in the space of the drivers that eliminates all the external mass (read, CVT clutches and belt) and need the larger diameter to fit it. So there are additional selfish factors to my design decisions.
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Laser/Water cut... then flange bent with proper radius for the running boards flange?
Make them all, IMO... to rivet directly to the new running boards??
