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Jetboat · (#1 (**permalink**))

what do you guys think...it will be waterjet cut aluminum. Im going to have them cut next week so I can start a build. Its meant to be a buggy designed out of a single piece of aluminum. (and yes you may have seen it on rcc

firesprink281 · (#2 (**permalink**))

thats cool!! not going to do carbon fiber?

Jetboat · (#3 (**permalink**))

cant bend CF. I'm planning on boat sideing the lower half. I made some small changes to it also, just mainly added some lower mounting holes and moving the rear brace mount.

firesprink281 · (#4 (**permalink**))

Mnster · (#5 (**permalink**))

Not legal unless you run a body, I'm sure you know that at this point. If it was all one piece then it would be. For some reason USRCCA 08 Rules allow Unibody's but not TVP's. I fought it like heck but hey no one listens to me.

Jetboat · (#6 (**permalink**))

unibodies???? What the heck is a unibody???

You know me, I am more of a basher than a competitor. I was building this just for myself so it realy didnt matter but, just in case I ever deside to sell them, Im making it so you can add a body.

Thirdgen89GTA · (#7 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetboat

unibodies???? What the heck is a unibody???

You know me, I am more of a basher than a competitor. I was building this just for myself so it realy didnt matter but, just in case I ever deside to sell them, Im making it so you can add a body.

Unibody is a when the entire body of the car is the frame on which all components attach to. Most modern cars are unibodies, while trucks remain framed vehicles.

Jetboat · (#8 (**permalink**))

I got the answer to the unibody question. Its when the entire vehicle (sides,roof,hood etc) are all made from 1 piece of material just folded together. Nationals might say a TVP buggy isnt legal but, local rules can be changed

Jetboat · (#9 (**permalink**))

and they are better than I hoped for!!! As of today (08 rules came out) comp legal (I had to get clarrification but they are)

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thenewguy821 · (#10 (**permalink**))

Looks pretty cool. What are you looking for, price-wise, and will they come with the cross bars?

Jetboat · (#11 (**permalink**))

I cant comment on a price (for 1 the forum rules dictate it) Im in talks with HobbyTown USA Naperville about having it as an exclusive thru them...If I sell them on my own Ill let you know.

77chevy4x4 · (#12 (**permalink**))

dude in person that chassis is bad @&*%$ for a comp rig thats the way to go nice job its flawless in person

Jetboat · (#13 (**permalink**))

since everyone @ the meeting wanted to see a done truck....
I ripped apart the bronco and rebuilt it as a Talon

Hood/Roof and side "panels" to be added next (to make it comp legal)

Ponch · (#14 (**permalink**))

That thing is scary lol...

bubbaracing · (#15 (**permalink**))

"You'll poke your eye out kid!" lol

J-Dub · (#16 (**permalink**))

If you're referring to christmas story, its

"You'll shoot your eye out kid....HOOOOOOOO HOOOOO HOOOOOOO"

bubbaracing · (#17 (**permalink**))

Yep I was, just didn't put that in there!