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Old 12-06-2006 | 12:02 AM
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hi,
iam just wondering if it would be possible to change a whole nitro car to an electric, has anyone tried it so far.
at the moment i got the cen ct4-s and iam wondering with some modification if it can become an electric , so does anyone out there know some info about this .

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Old 12-06-2006 | 12:21 AM
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Of course it's possible!
Old 12-06-2006 | 01:53 AM
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There are lots of kits out there to do so, but I dont know about cars, I'm a truck/tank/semi person.
Old 12-06-2006 | 03:03 AM
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hmm well if can be done then ive got a lot of research to do, unless thers someone out ther with some know hows
Old 12-06-2006 | 07:44 AM
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There are MANY threads posted through out the forums. Have a search
Old 12-06-2006 | 10:20 AM
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Default RE: nitro chassis conversion to electric

I've done a few conversions. I'm not familiar with your vehicle, but to generalize, the usual main issues are:

Motor mount - Most guys use some right angled aluminum
Battery trays - You have to fabricate some trays or try to use trays from another vehicle
Spur gear/gear ratio - Pinions for conversions are usually expensive (up to $25.00) because they are Mod1 pitch. It's best if you can find a plastic spur gear or you will eat pinions.

Best thing to do is a lot of internet searches. Someone out there has probably done the same vehicle. Get some ideas and combine them with your own.
Electric conversions are very challengeing. They can be very rewarding, but they are always expensive and potentially dissapointing.

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