STEEL LADDER FRAMEThe GS02F chassis is designed to look like a real truck. It is made of high strength steel and the C-channel side rail with hex wrench bolted cross members make it resistant to twisting and warping. The steel parts are finished with powder coats to prevent rusting. The inner fenders are directly fixed to the frame to reduce flex and help to prevent objects from entering into the chassis during driving. The GS02F chassis allows 2 types of wheel bases: 313mm (stock) or 324mm with optional links (sold separately). The kit also includes universal shafts with different lengths to accomodate different wheelbases.FRONT WEIGHT BALANCEWeight balance of the GS02F chassis is forward biased. This increases traction of the front tires and provides better crawling performance on steep hills or rocks. It also minimizes rolling over backwards when climbing. The front mounted motor helps the vehicle's weight balance to the front, and either a 540 or 550 size motor can be mounted to adjust bias. In addition, fore and aft CG can be changed using the size adjustable battery mount that is able to be fitted to various locations in the chassis. CHASSIS MOUNTED SERVO SYSTEMThe steering servo in the GS02F chassis is located on the frame, eliminating bump steer effects caused by the front suspension movement. Additionally, the panhard-bar is installed and cleverly designed to avoid any interference with nearby parts, so the front suspension and shocks can move freely.TRANSMISSIONWith all metal internal gears, the two-speed transmission in the GS02F is designed to provide the best performance for every driving situation. With the overdrive system, the front and the rear wheels can rotate for different speeds. Vehicles with overdrive front wheels turn with shorter steering radius compared with non-overdrive vehicles. The overdrive also makes the control easier when the car is driving on rough surfaces. Overdrive ratios can be adjusted to best suit the terrain you are running
