krokodyl

Hello every one, I just rescently recieved a caldera 3.0 and am now wondering what really makes the earthquake bigger. I was looking at the earthquake 3.5 parts and noticed that almost all parts are comatible with the caldera. (not counting parts of motor or exauhst) The chassis seems the same size ( tell me if i'm mistaken here). So now i would like to know how to make the caldera the same size as the erthquake and all parts that make the earthquake larger. I know that it would've been cheaper to start with a earthquake but it didn't occur to me at the time. Thanks for any help.

nitrosportsandrunner

the chassis on the earthquake is longer
the stub axles make the wheelbase wider and the tires are at least and inch taller and wider as well.
It does reuse most of the driveline and is in a sense a stretched and widened caldera....
Im not certain of all the parts you would need. But I can say that for certain it would be cheaper to sell your caldera and then buy a earthquake. RC companies make more money on parts than they do on the actual models. A set of earthquake wheels/tires alone is going to run you $50 or so. $20 for a body. The engine is around $100. Then you need all those little bits.
Even if you only got a $100 for your caldera, it would still be cheaper to sell it and pony up the extra $ to buy a complete earthquake.

krokodyl

I'm not interested in a new engine so thats minus 100. I'ts not something i'm ggoing to do immiadiatly, maybe in a year or so, so i know for sure i won't be selling the caldera.

nitrosportsandrunner

ok
the only way to figure it out is to download the exploded view for both trucks. Id bet it will run you at least $150 to convert even without the engine.
Id say, if you like the caldera then keep it and save up for a earthquake. the earthquake is larger, but its size can mean a higher chance of breaking parts (similar suspension and driveline on both trucks, but the earthquake has bigger tires more weight and more load on the parts)

Ive had an electric caldera and the electric earthquake. The size difference is pretty noticeable. but I had more problems with the earthquake's diffs than on the caldera. The caldera has an issue with the steering knuckles (screws like to back out) but otherwise is pretty good. My earthquake would chew up the diffs and I also broke a few steering links from tumbling on pavement. Again, the larger tires put much more load on parts.

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krokodyl

Ok, but i was also wondering if i could directly put earthquake tires on the caldera because at full speed on pavement the caldera goes out of control

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as long as there same size hex, you can, i love the caldera.. i have 2... if you want a hell deal on parts hit me up. but id keep it a caldera....its badass dude

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