11-19-2015, 02:35 PM
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Headlight rock cage interest?
I know a guy who builds custom brazed cage chassis for R/C rock crawling trucks and is going to build a cage for my RX headlight.
Told him there may be interest in this from others. Anyone interested? |
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11-19-2015, 03:36 PM
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Headlight Cover
This is one of the new add-ons they are including in the version 2 RX3 they are selling here in Colombia. Not sure if its from Zongshen or the local company here AKT but you may want to check with CSC to see if they can get them. Of course in this picture the install is not complete. It uses the lower windshield holes for the top connection point.
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11-19-2015, 04:09 PM
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thanks for the info Mike. I just emailed CSC to ask if they can obtain these.
Honestly, the design in my head for what I want to make would look better than that, but certainly would not be as easy as just buying one. Spud...anything like this on Taboa? (or however it's spelled....) |
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11-19-2015, 05:57 PM
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 No, I have not yet seen any headlight cages for sale on Taobao.
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11-19-2015, 05:58 PM
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I'm sure CSC can get them from Colombia, if they wish.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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11-19-2015, 08:02 PM
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What I envision would be little different from a classic Baja style cage, but instead of a giant round lamp, the outer shape is the weird kidney bean shape our RX's headlight shell's shape exhibits.
Think I'll proceed on a home fabbed one regardless of the outcome of the SA accessory. That is unless CSC already has it in the works. |
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11-19-2015, 08:40 PM
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11-20-2015, 01:52 AM
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Cool idea. I'm interested!
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11-20-2015, 08:27 AM
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I think most of his work is done with uncoated 1/4" brake line, brazed.
Strong and light, he then burns off any residual oils and powdercoats. At least that's how he brazes the 1/10 scale R/C cage chassis he constructs. And this guy does fantastic work, so it should be an easy task compared to what he normally builds. |
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11-20-2015, 11:26 AM
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Solid SS wire should be relatively easy to work with, and there would be no corrosion issues. That said, I've never tried to braze SS.
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11-20-2015, 04:04 PM
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The R/C trucks he builds are constantly smashed through rocks, etc, and the chassis hold up well. If interested, here's a few pics of MY 1/10 scale R/C rock crawler, just doin a little crawlin'  
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11-20-2015, 06:38 PM
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My goodness, those models are beautiful. They look real.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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11-21-2015, 12:11 AM
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That articulation is awesome!
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11-21-2015, 05:07 AM
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Headlight cover pics
Here are some close up shots of the headlight cover
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11-21-2015, 09:07 AM
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How does the guard attach at the bottom, Mike?
Here are some more photos of the headlight guard I found at the Facebook page you recommended.   
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