Side skirts and wings for infraction, any DIY options to make them,

[Shiraz]

 

[332_RC]

@Dales396lt4 made some DIY from aluminum I believe, the side skirts.

 

[Boggs3010]

Abs plastic sheet the most cost effective. Carbon fiber stronger and more money.

CREGEAR ABS Sheet 1/8 Inch Thick (3mm) - 12" x 8", Black Plastic Sheet Waterproof Rigid Thermoplastic Sheet, ABS Plastic Board for Sign, Craft, DIY Display Project (Pack of 1) https://a.co/d/8Zawm2r

 

[Dan B.]

I’ve used Kydex for front splitters and rear wing mounts because the material retains a bit of flexibility and doesn’t break as easily in a crash. I’ve also used it for the horizontal stabilizers on speed cars for the same reason. And of course it can be easily thermoformed and that’s really what it’s for. It’s a very versatile product. I would not use it for side skirts if you were going to put batteries on them, as it would sag. I use carbon fiber sheet for that.

 

[morrjr71]

I have a set of carbon fiber side skirts on my Infraction 6s. These were some of the lower cost CF skirts at the time I bought mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334414890925?itmmeta=01HWFZR56KHMQASABHHBR3KRH9&hash=item4ddcae47ad:g:vvMAAOSwalpiYwjv&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA8EmWX99pAJCtP2fbIBBEe35RkcbWc1fr7ToGdPPIv3KKVVDgXep6LLlyS4U4ygDaKZEhdKpezlUJuiohUTgPafn4SrZ8CiVMKURy8bRzHPMoUYNPRgjnoQopE23XJaiv1rereJlLrHOshp7m6WnftLznDp2vozE7z81FLobWrZPJL6aWShCxJ8ZShvM4SrzKFSJpqlYaZrb5O6r4dCNzAvmiLmcYwHwuH7FGeSHIdyb/5AYMBwvzv73F7a5sBf9c4acX0tre8nQuFe0+HI/n4DOHigaa89dubOJzDy3OxLTMorS5RKukthvq2G5XnGZ74g==|tkp:Bk9SR7TT4P_jYw

 

[Dan B.]

I have a set of carbon fiber side skirts on my Infraction 6s. These were some of the lower cost CF skirts at the time I bought mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334414890925?itmmeta=01HWFZR56KHMQASABHHBR3KRH9&hash=item4ddcae47ad:g:vvMAAOSwalpiYwjv&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA8EmWX99pAJCtP2fbIBBEe35RkcbWc1fr7ToGdPPIv3KKVVDgXep6LLlyS4U4ygDaKZEhdKpezlUJuiohUTgPafn4SrZ8CiVMKURy8bRzHPMoUYNPRgjnoQopE23XJaiv1rereJlLrHOshp7m6WnftLznDp2vozE7z81FLobWrZPJL6aWShCxJ8ZShvM4SrzKFSJpqlYaZrb5O6r4dCNzAvmiLmcYwHwuH7FGeSHIdyb/5AYMBwvzv73F7a5sBf9c4acX0tre8nQuFe0+HI/n4DOHigaa89dubOJzDy3OxLTMorS5RKukthvq2G5XnGZ74g==|tkp:Bk9SR7TT4P_jYw

Dude, for $35.00 I’d totally order those. It’s hard to find carbon side skirts without cut-outs all over them for battery straps. I hate that. I use the aerodynamic advantage of a flat carbon plate and drill them for strap retainers. I don’t think looping battery straps on the street side of the side plates has ever been a great idea in the first place. Running straps through the bottom of the plates has always made me nervous.

 

[Relimar]

For reference, I ordered a set of those StupidRc parts for the infraction with bittydesign Jota body I'm making. They are build to order and ship from Brazil. Order placed 4/18, has just today cleared Brazil customs and should be on the way to the US for more customs and then local delivery. The car is still in pieces so not a big deal, but definitely not next day amazon.- despite coming from the real amazon

 

[Dan B.]

For reference, I ordered a set of those StupidRc parts for the infraction with bittydesign Jota body I'm making. They are build to order and ship from Brazil. Order placed 4/18, has just today cleared Brazil customs and should be on the way to the US for more customs and then local delivery. The car is still in pieces so not a big deal, but definitely not next day amazon.- despite coming from the real amazon

I’ve ordered Stupid RC parts and yes, it takes forever to get stuff. People complain about China shipments? Order from Brazil if you want a little perspective.
I have a StupidRC center brace/XLX2 mount for a V2 Lim that you’ll see in the classifieds soon. Since I have it “in stock” on American shores I’ll probably mark it up!

 

[Relimar]

There are also a few cad files if you have access to a 3D printer. https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=infraction+&page=1 These could also be used as 2D drawings to make patterns for cutting from flat plastic sheet.

 

[Shiraz]

@Dales396lt4 made some DIY from aluminum I believe, the side skirts.

Hi what thickness aluminum

 

[332_RC]

Hi what thickness aluminum

I'm not 100% sure. I think 1/8 aluminum & I saw it on here.

 

[Greengaunja]

I keep saying I'm going to get a "road" rc and the Infraction is at the top of my list over the Vendetta or Felony simply because it's a truck. Well, that and the handbrake opens a whole new realm of ways to witness utter destruction. But when I finally pull the trigger on one, the first thing I would do is eliminate the skirts by chucking the chassis in favor of a widened chassis. Seems to be a logical and more stabile option, imo.

 

[Shiraz]

I'm not 100% sure. I think 1/8 aluminum & I saw it on here.

Thank you new project attached

 

[Dan B.]

Hi what thickness aluminum

I’d strongly recommend carbon fiber over aluminum. It’s much easier to cut and gives a much better result without the added weight.

I keep saying I'm going to get a "road" rc and the Infraction is at the top of my list over the Vendetta or Felony simply because it's a truck. Well, that and the handbrake opens a whole new realm of ways to witness utter destruction. But when I finally pull the trigger on one, the first thing I would do is eliminate the skirts by chucking the chassis in favor of a widened chassis. Seems to be a logical and more stabile option, imo.

So, Scorched GT width chassis? You just multiplied the needed sheckles tenfold. But yes, it’s the best option.

 

[Shiraz]

Abs plastic sheet the most cost effective. Carbon fiber stronger and more money.

CREGEAR ABS Sheet 1/8 Inch Thick (3mm) - 12" x 8", Black Plastic Sheet Waterproof Rigid Thermoplastic Sheet, ABS Plastic Board for Sign, Craft, DIY Display Project (Pack of 1) https://a.co/d/8Zawm2r

That's perfect , I am in signage and I have a lot of abs , but any chance do you have a drawing of it the side skirts ..

Thank you

 

[Greengaunja]

I’d strongly recommend carbon fiber over aluminum. It’s much easier to cut and gives a much better result without the added weight.

So, Scorched GT width chassis? You just multiplied the needed sheckles tenfold. But yes, it’s the best option.

You can save a few sheckles by doing your own Carbon Fiber chassis. And gain some peace of mind knowing your batteries wellbeing isn't dependant on 4 or 5 screws holding a skirt to the chassis.

 

[Dan B.]

You can save a few sheckles by doing your own Carbon Fiber chassis. And gain some peace of mind knowing your batteries wellbeing isn't dependant on 4 or 5 screws holding a skirt to the chassis.

Agreed. Full width GT chassis is the only way to go.