View Full Version : Offset pod options


James35
09-24-2007, 11:04 AM
On the KSG Gen 2, there are 3 options for getting an offset pod. The red arrows show 3 different ways to move the pod to the left.
http://laddergames.com/images/forums/offset.jpg

1. You can choose which row of chassis holes to use.
2. You can use an offset T-plate in the "J" or "L" position. You can also use a symetrical T-plate (not pictured)
3. You can select which pod plate holes to use.

I hear many people talking about using both offset chassis holes AND offset T-plates (I'm assuming in the "J" position).

When I use just 2 of these options: the left row of chassis holes, plus an offset T-plate ("J" position), it pushes the pod too far to the left, and my left rear wheel is sticking out over 1/4" (Yes, I am using the offset hubs). So are people using the T-plate in the "L" position?

I'm running on flat carpet (75ft), average bite, 13.5 brushless. I am sold on moving the pod over to the left as far as possible. It appears that this can be accomplised in many ways. So, it looks like I'll have a choice on which chassis holes to use. What handling affect does choosing the left chassis holes have compared to choosing the right chassis holes? Is this considered the rear roll center?

MIKE VALENTINE
09-24-2007, 11:08 AM
Using your pictures:
offset left T-plate and offset pod, would be L and the arrows on the bottom plate and the box around the chassis.

98Ron
09-24-2007, 11:33 AM
Will the asymetricial t plate bolt up the the lower pod plate shown? My understanding was that only the symetricial t-plates would mount to the pod bottom plate.

James35
09-24-2007, 11:37 AM
Using your pictures:
offset left T-plate and offset pod, would be L and the arrows on the bottom plate and the box around the chassis.
Thanks Mike. Feel free to comment on the handling differences when chosing the left chassis holes vs. right chassis holes. If I did my physics correctly in my head, it would seem like the left set of holes would be a little more stable and allow for less weight transfer.

Will the asymmetrical t plate bolt up the the lower pod plate shown? My understanding was that only the symmetrical t-plates would mount to the pod bottom plate.
Yes, the bolt patterns are identical for all the T-plates regardless if it's asymmetrical or symmetrical.