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zeeflyboy · 11-19-2014, 09:00 AM

was just browsing and saw that Lynx has some lightweight frames and some nice looking skids for the 180 CFX already... given we are talking 1mm cf I imagine the weight loss is absolutely minimal from the larger cut outs, but it looks to have better options for wiring. Might be worth a swap if you ever smash the stock ones.

http://www.lynxheli.com/product_info...ducts_id=24457

http://www.lynxheli.com/product_info...ducts_id=24458

I'm tempted to hold off buying my 180CFX and just doing a build myself from mostly aftermarket parts... I'd need to do my own electronics anyway so I can fly with my Jeti. Nice to see the mods are coming out fairly quickly!

RichKnapp · 11-19-2014, 10:16 AM

Nelsonisms · 11-19-2014, 11:07 AM

What I'd love to see is some kind of mod to the lower frame that would allow us to fit in a real FBL system like an Ikon or Mini VBar. The only thing I'm not digging about the 180CFX right now is that shotty FBL system.

zeeflyboy · 11-19-2014, 11:13 AM

what is the distance between the frames?

I was fairly sure i'd be able to fit a Vortex VX-1e somehow (I'd probably decase it for weight). looks like this frame might be easier as you could have it in the middle raised up slightly so it uses the cut-outs to effectively widen the frame.

Nelsonisms · 11-19-2014, 11:41 AM

The one linked above isn't really a whole frame, it's just replacements for the sides. But I do like that it's more open on the bottom than the stock version. Who knows, maybe you could squeeze something else in there if it can overlap the sides a bit. I don't have a 180 yet, so I'm not sure about the measurements. There is the GY280 that some guys are liking, but I'm not too keen on that one since it's kind of a knockoff clone of the VBar.

KiloXray · 11-19-2014, 11:44 AM

If you were ambitious and just needed, say 1-4mm of extra space, you could always add washers under every frame panel screw to effectively widen the frame.

myxiplx · 11-19-2014, 12:37 PM

In the 250 forum somebody used some Alu tubing to do just that. The weight penalty was minimal, but it can add a few mm of extra space for fitting a larger FBL unit.

ininverno · 11-20-2014, 07:45 AM

we cut the frame you can install ikon no box or 280.. peace

Luca Invernizzi
Lynx Heli Innovations
OXY HELI

hhp · 11-20-2014, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ininverno

we cut the frame you can install ikon no box or 280.. peace

Luca Invernizzi
Lynx Heli Innovations
OXY HELI

Nice! Good work, Luca.

bmc76 · 11-24-2014, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ininverno

we cut the frame you can install ikon no box or 280.. peace

Luca Invernizzi
Lynx Heli Innovations
OXY HELI

Nice, I need a pair of those frame halves as I just put an ikon on my 180.

hhp · 11-24-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bmc76

Nice, I need a pair of those frame halves as I just put an ikon on my 180.

Me too.

11-19-2014, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
zeeflyboy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	Lynx 180CFX frame and skids... looking nice was just browsing and saw that Lynx has some lightweight frames and some nice looking skids for the 180 CFX already... given we are talking 1mm cf I imagine the weight loss is absolutely minimal from the larger cut outs, but it looks to have better options for wiring. Might be worth a swap if you ever smash the stock ones. http://www.lynxheli.com/product_info...ducts_id=24457 http://www.lynxheli.com/product_info...ducts_id=24458 I'm tempted to hold off buying my 180CFX and just doing a build myself from mostly aftermarket parts... I'd need to do my own electronics anyway so I can fly with my Jeti. Nice to see the mods are coming out fairly quickly! __________________ Blade mCP X - Brushless, XP-7A, HP05S Gaui X2, BeastX/Scorpion 3400kv/YGE-30A/GS-093/DS95i Align AH-1 Cobra (T-Rex 500) Align T-Rex 600 EFL Pro, SK720/600MX/YGE-90HV/BL9180/BL9188

11-19-2014, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nelsonisms HF Support Join Date: Feb 2013	What I'd love to see is some kind of mod to the lower frame that would allow us to fit in a real FBL system like an Ikon or Mini VBar. The only thing I'm not digging about the 180CFX right now is that shotty FBL system. __________________ Gaui X5F 6S (VBar), Lynx 450X-L 6S (Ikon), Lynx 300X-L 4S (Ikon), Blade 180CFX 3S (Ikon) Lumenier QAV400 4S (Vector), Lumenier QAV250 3S (Naze32/CleanFlight), CYE Stingray 500 4S (TG Multi) AMA Member, HCAM Member

11-19-2014, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
zeeflyboy Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2009	what is the distance between the frames? I was fairly sure i'd be able to fit a Vortex VX-1e somehow (I'd probably decase it for weight). looks like this frame might be easier as you could have it in the middle raised up slightly so it uses the cut-outs to effectively widen the frame. __________________ Blade mCP X - Brushless, XP-7A, HP05S Gaui X2, BeastX/Scorpion 3400kv/YGE-30A/GS-093/DS95i Align AH-1 Cobra (T-Rex 500) Align T-Rex 600 EFL Pro, SK720/600MX/YGE-90HV/BL9180/BL9188

11-19-2014, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nelsonisms HF Support Join Date: Feb 2013	The one linked above isn't really a whole frame, it's just replacements for the sides. But I do like that it's more open on the bottom than the stock version. Who knows, maybe you could squeeze something else in there if it can overlap the sides a bit. I don't have a 180 yet, so I'm not sure about the measurements. There is the GY280 that some guys are liking, but I'm not too keen on that one since it's kind of a knockoff clone of the VBar. __________________ Gaui X5F 6S (VBar), Lynx 450X-L 6S (Ikon), Lynx 300X-L 4S (Ikon), Blade 180CFX 3S (Ikon) Lumenier QAV400 4S (Vector), Lumenier QAV250 3S (Naze32/CleanFlight), CYE Stingray 500 4S (TG Multi) AMA Member, HCAM Member

11-19-2014, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
KiloXray The Airetic Join Date: Nov 2012	If you were ambitious and just needed, say 1-4mm of extra space, you could always add washers under every frame panel screw to effectively widen the frame. __________________ Free Agent....With standalone opinions.

11-19-2014, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
RichKnapp Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2012

11-19-2014, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
myxiplx Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2013	In the 250 forum somebody used some Alu tubing to do just that. The weight penalty was minimal, but it can add a few mm of extra space for fitting a larger FBL unit. __________________ Helis: Oxy 4 Max (day + night), Gaui X3 380, Oxy2 FE 215, Oxy2 Sport 190 Radio & FBL: Spartan Vortex, MSH Brain, Jeti DS-14, Spektrum DX8G2 Sims: RealFlight & AccuRC

11-20-2014, 07:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
ininverno Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	we cut the frame you can install ikon no box or 280.. peace Luca Invernizzi Lynx Heli Innovations OXY HELI __________________ Luca Invernizzi Lynx Heli Innovations OXY HELI

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