ORIGINAL: txaggie08
OK guys, couple of questions about the old mt(1):
One, I need new motor mounts. I broke a screw off in the old ones(don't ask, I was not paying attention that days....). Where can i obtain some new ones that will work?
Two, is there a difference in the CVD's for the MT and MT2? I'd like to replace the forward and rear drive links but am not sure
Upgrade parts- now has an MT2 center diff kit, will soon have a cs70 servo on the steering and a hs311 on throttle/brake. stock essentially everywhere else. I need a new front shock tower, and probably new rear shocks, so I'm thinking it might be time to bring it up to snuff with MT2 specs. I did just put titanium turnbuckles on it however....are those the same or different between the two platforms? I see lot's of people now running metal center diff cases...worth it?
Also curious about an aluminum top plate/radio tray. it seems like, though a bit heavier, it would simplify the radio installation and be simpler in general to work with....
thanks for the help.
I got mine almost up to MT2 specs only thing left is the center gear(got 2-3 months to get around to it till I can run it anyways). The differences in a mt1 to MT2 (coming from someone thats replaced pretty much everything). Arms are a little bit longer (about 2-3 mm's) the MT1 dogbones will fit but will need fuel tubing. The shocks are longer and attach to the wheel hub instead of the arm. Shock towers are a fair bit different. Body mounting posts are different also, radio tray is better, fuel tanks a different shape, theres a difference of 4 holes in the chassis plate (you can drill new holes), the chassis plates a bit thicker also. all the turnbuckles are a different size they are a tad bit longer. I'd look on ebay you can usually find all the parts for around $80-100 total from new MT2's people parted out.
As for the center gear case in metal its more for looks than anything else, I personally wouldn't bother unless you get it dirt cheap.