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BrianG · 03.31.2008, 05:06 PM

For the shell, is looks important? I'm looking at options for my high-speed project as well and thought I'd try making a body out of 1/16" thick lexan for strength. Two vertical pieces (one on each side to act as a sort of straightening rudder) and a curved middle somewhat shaped like most high speed bodies (but without the added details) to provide the downforce. Won't be pretty, but this would be just for high speed runs where function is more important than form IMO. For more normal driving (50-80mph), a normal body would work and look better.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	03.31.2008, 05:06 PM For the shell, is looks important? I'm looking at options for my high-speed project as well and thought I'd try making a body out of 1/16" thick lexan for strength. Two vertical pieces (one on each side to act as a sort of straightening rudder) and a curved middle somewhat shaped like most high speed bodies (but without the added details) to provide the downforce. Won't be pretty, but this would be just for high speed runs where function is more important than form IMO. For more normal driving (50-80mph), a normal body would work and look better.