Well Taj
So I'm pretty much done with the conversion, just need to zip-tie some cabling and make some minor changes/quick-fixes here and there.
Been busy, so sorry 'bout the delay.
You can check out the pics below.
Note that I just couldn't wait to test the truck - as a result I forgot to mount the front swaybars, it got wicked dusty and I've already managed to bend one of the turn-buckles...and I need to service my shocks. Details, just details
If possible, don't use the Vorza motor mount - what a bi*ch to work with
Personally I think the most balanced conversion would have been to have the battery box and motor on opposite sides and the ESC opposite to the servo - but way too many standard holes in the way for me to bother doing this.
Running a Leo 4092 1480kv, 4S on a HK 100A ESC with 66/16 gearing. Servo is just a Hitech 13kg which does the job suprisingly well. I reckon I'll be putting in a Savox 20kg with a BEC for when I use the 7" CEN Sniper wheels. Chose a Tekno long-shank pinion for added strength as the teeth are really very near the end of the motor shaft.
I haven't logged top speed yet, but it feels like +30mph on the straight. Also, it passed my 1/1 car when I asked my girlfriend to drive 40kph (ca. 25mph).
So, I hope you get your Dremel going and make an electric beast out of your Matrix
Ps. this truggy rocks so much more than I expected, even considering getting rid of my Flux