New 1.1 Version.
Retro2 Race chassis
The RetroBuster was built to be a budget friendly, highly adjustable G10 based Retro 2 style chassis for the Clodbuster that uses a 2S shorty battery (there is an option for full size). Many hours of design and redesign went into this chassis.
One area that frustrated me with clod chassis in the past was the lack of options for tuning. I tried to incorporate as many tuning/setup options as I could think of and will add more as time goes on in future versions.
Next is i tried making everything on one sheet of 400x400mm G10 to keep this at the budget level. Parts may get added or changed in future versions depending on what people request.
Please note that these are not shelf queen chassis. G10 can have water spots and sometimes from the manufacture light scratches
Specs:
- +1" wheel base. A full one inch longer than stock.
- 2S Shorty Battery Compatible.
- Includes Front Steering mount with aluminum mounts and servo horn.
- Ball Bearing Steering Plate.
- One Piece Rear G10 Lockout.
- Full G10 Chassis.
- Chassis Weight .82 lbs.*
- Custom Aluminum Cross Braces.
- Easy Battery Access and Removal.
- Retro 4-Link capable.
- Full Black Oxide 12.9 Grade Hardware
- Endless Setup Possibilities.
- Aluminum Upper Shock Stand-offs.
What you will need
- Clodbuster axles
- Motors 2
- Radio Gear
- Standard Servo
- Body
- Tires/wheels
- Body Mounts
- Stock suspension ball ends
- Shocks
For setup info and more details, please visit https://www.clod.parts/retrobuster/
For assembly Instructions, please click here.
Starting April 2026, all RetroBusters will include the CP-016-AL Aluminum Link kit.
The G10 steering plates will be phased out when I machine the next batch of RetroBuster chassis.
Update Information
V1.1
- Removed optional battery strap.
- Removed stackable G10 upper shock plates and replaced with eight 10mm aluminum standoffs.
- Included Golden Racing Nut
- Removed G10 steering plates and replaced with anodized black aluminum links with RC4WD short rod ends(April 2026)
Tags: clodbuster, chassis, racing
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