What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
11-12-2007, 02:45 PM
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What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
im lookin to see what would make the best conversion from nitro rolling chassis to electric
the chassis im wondering about are monster trucks and truggies
if you find any around $300 please send me a link
the chassis im wondering about are monster trucks and truggies
if you find any around $300 please send me a link
11-12-2007, 02:57 PM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
Gorillamax can help you out. They already sell chassis made just to convert revo to electric.
www.gorillamax.com
www.gorillamax.com
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
I just picked up a nice modified rtr Revo 3.3 for about $330 on ebay. I also saw some comparable rollers go for $240-260 and even some 2.5 rollers for about $180, but I figured I could make up the difference reselling the engine, pipe, excess servos, etc. I've seen lightly used 3.3 engines go for $80 before. I figure that I can bring down the overall price of the roller down to about $200 or so and I'll end up with a nicer truck than I could have for the same amount of money. RTR seems like the way to go.
As far as the conversion I'm going to go for the Rc-Monster motor mount and velcro in my batteries. Here's the mount:
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...d=RCMrevomount
As far as the conversion I'm going to go for the Rc-Monster motor mount and velcro in my batteries. Here's the mount:
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...d=RCMrevomount
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
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There are nitro rustler rollers for $110 on eBay.
There are nitro rustler rollers for $110 on eBay.
not quite the best value, when you could buy a new electric rustler for 40-50 bucks more
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
not quite the best value, when you could buy a new electric rustler for 40-50 bucks more
11-12-2007, 06:14 PM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
Don't forget the
HPI rs4 mt2!
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXRSJ8&P=ML
You can buy this, then sell the engine, pipe, air filter, tank, etc... And probably get at least $75.
HPI rs4 mt2!
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXRSJ8&P=ML
You can buy this, then sell the engine, pipe, air filter, tank, etc... And probably get at least $75.
11-12-2007, 06:19 PM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
im lookin for rollers only im not gunna sell parts
and i am able to build the motor mount so there doesnt need to be a conversion kit for it
and i am able to build the motor mount so there doesnt need to be a conversion kit for it
11-13-2007, 10:53 AM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
i used a hot bodies lightning stadium 10 for my last conversion. there is a roller on ebay right now that seem to be in good shape. there are a few people that have used lst's, savages, and mgt's. i know you can pic up a lst roller for a good price these days. that would be my choice for a monster truck. something else to mention is you need to look at your budget. i takes alot of $$ for the larger cars. my last project above was pretty cheap, and is a blast.
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
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im lookin for rollers only im not gunna sell parts
and i am able to build the motor mount so there doesnt need to be a conversion kit for it
im lookin for rollers only im not gunna sell parts
and i am able to build the motor mount so there doesnt need to be a conversion kit for it
11-13-2007, 12:58 PM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
Depends on what chassis your looking for....[&:]
Id like to see someone convert an RC8 or something similar. I think Id make a great electric conversion.
Id like to see someone convert an RC8 or something similar. I think Id make a great electric conversion.
11-13-2007, 04:18 PM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
it definitely is a roller because it's a kit, unless your afraid to touch a screw driver and you don't want to build something.
11-13-2007, 04:28 PM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
You probably might want to follow the link i gave you. Lots of people have done this car before, and it handles the power very nicely. It has steel diffs, and a very nice shaft drive system.
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
whats the difference between the G3.0 and the 18ss mt2 besides the fact that 1 is rtr
11-13-2007, 05:40 PM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
I'm having trouble deciding between a Sportwerks Turmoil pro and a TTR ST-1 rtr. I can get a brand new roller of a Turmoil pro for about $160, and A ST-1 rtr for $290(after I sell off the engine, radio, and servos, I can probably bring the cost to around $200). So the costs are similar, I'm just having trouble deciding between them. Any input would be appreciated.
11-13-2007, 06:52 PM
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RE: What are good nitro chassis to convert to electric
May I suggest looking into a Jato. They are really simple and there are tons of them out. To really do something like an 1/8 or a monster truck you are going to spend a lot of money on your motor (Neu or Plett) then you will have to get very large lipo batteries (minimum 6000 mah with 20C ability and 4 cell at least). The Jato is a great straight foward car. YOu can get a roller for aorund $60 to $90. Then you can get a Mamba Max esc and a 3 cell lipo from Max Amps and if you want a inexpensive motor gat a Nemisis or Feiago, or if you want a better motor get Hacker or you can go all out and get a Krontronik or Neu. The whole car will be a good learning experance for you and wont brake the bank. This is a photo on one of mine (I have 3)
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