Carisma GT14B Switch Hitter chassis conversion

For those who have had the pleasure to race the Carisma GT14B platform, or those who have watched the mini 4wd's rise to the very top of the micro off-road scene, we would all agree that the GT14B is an amazing buggy. With racers being a virulently pioneering bunch it didn't take long for somebody to get their 'thinking hat' on and begin work on making this awesome buggy even better. That somebody is BRCA Micro Scale Treasurer Mat North, who has a wealth of experience both behind the transmitter and also with hop-up design over his solid micro racing career.

Mat decided to begin designing a carbon fibre chassis upgrade that allowed the motor position to be switched from its current position on the front right of the chassis. Mat will explain the science behind this in his own words.

Mat North said:
"With the motor weighing close to 90g, it always seemed to effect the handling by pulling the car right under acceleration and causing it to be a tad nose heavy in flight. (at least i thought it did) so, as I've never been wedded to using saddle packs, what happens if we rotate the motor mount by 180deg and have the motor at the back left?"

Switch Hitter motor and lipo position

 Mat continued to explain the key concepts with the Switch Hitter conversion.

1. More even weight distribution (and hopefully improved handling)
2. Increased battery space
3. Increased flexability for electric installs.
4. The ability to run lipo sticks rather than saddle packs.

Mat was fortunate enough to be sponsored by RCMI at the time of creating his fresh new chassis concept and the guys over at the company invested some time into getting the first batch of proto-type chassis made. With both Mat and several other high profile micro racers testing this new conversion the decision to launch the chassis under the Team RCMI brand was made, giving you all access to this cool new concept!

Carisma GT14B Switch Hitter sporting a Phat Bodies Optimus shell

Mat has reported that the buggy feels more compliant, less nervous under steering and balanced during flight...a successful experiment you may say. With Phat Bodies now offering copper weight battery straps to further balance up the new rear end lay-out of this cool conversion kit, the future looks even faster for the amazingly well produced GT14B.

For more information on how to purchase your Switch Hitter conversion kit visit http://www.rcmodelimports.co.uk

For more information on the Phat Bodies Optimus shell visit http://phatbodies.bigcartel.com/