Kingin

Its a Hpi MT 1 oringinal model, easy tells are the body posts, front shock tower, front shock location, battery/reciever tray, 15fe motor. I saw it listed on Ebay as a MT2 lol but its a MT1.

Kingin

I emailed wheelextensions.com but have not recieved a reply yet. I went ahead and purchased a set of 17mm wheels adpters for the traxxas rustler/slash seems to work ok has a little play. What are others using to mount 17mm buggy wheels on there MT2???

SyCo_VeNoM

There is a member that posts in the general forum that has the blue groove elec conversion from what I get hes a bit disappointed in how the battery mounts.



And chevymanmike1010
parts that are a direct swap for the MT1 off the MT2
Arms, bulkheads, gear cases, center gear holder, knuckles, C-hubs, rear wheel hubs, steering setup, shocks(MT2's are longer and mount on the C-hubs), dogbones, and bearings

Parts that require a few things to be swapped, but no real mods made
Front bumper, body mounts, front, and rear shock towers. All those most be replaced at the same time.

MT2 Chassis plate requires the MT2 radio tray. Unless you want to drill alot of holes, to use the MT2 radio tray on a MT1 3-4 holes have to be drilled (I did it once)

MT2 driveshafts will NOT fit (found that out the hard way). The MT2 uses different a larger sized cups for the center gears cups, and the cups that drive the diffs. So to use its drive shafts you need to change the diffs cups, and the cups on the center gear

KeithjV

Thanks Sysco. You wouldnt happen to know his user name would you?

Kingin

I have given up out the 17mm adapters, purchased traxxas anaconda wheels and tires which look pretty good.

Kingin

Also installed Ofna ultra lx shocks on the MT2 alot better then the stock ones.

22johnq

hi any 1 know where i can get a engine for the hpi mt2 18ss or a engine that will fit on the same mounts and use the sameclutchand flywheel ..and from a uk shop


thanks john

KeithjV

OS makes a drop in engine and you can use the LRP Z.18. Both will need a two piece engine mount though. The stock MT2 one only fits the case of the HPI engine.

22johnq

my 18 ss has a 2 piece mount will that work ?

KeithjV

Yes the two piece will work with the other engines

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I am still interested in the Thunder Tiger ST-1 you said you'd sell me!

crazykat

Im also looking to replace my 18ss engine. I have been happy with the os 18cv-rx for my tmaxx. Which one would I need the short crankshaft or the regular one? and what other pieces would I need to complete it.

KeithjV

Lol. I havent forgotten about you. Got stuck late at work today. Have to go clear the snow out of the driveway and then Ill take some pictures for you.

PACMAN30

Hello everyone. I just got the mt2g3.0 for christmas. I've broken in the engine as described in the manual. I think I have a problem though. It has no problem startin, but when I'm done running it, and go to clean it, there is nitro fuel everywhere. Under the tank, on the side of the exhaust. I'm new to this and really need some help. I've run about 8or 9 tanks already and I don't want to damage anything. Thanks in advance! PACMAN

PACMAN30

Hello everyone. I just got the mt2g3.0 for christmas. I've broken in the engine as described in the manual. I think I have a problem though. It has no problem startin, but when I'm done running it, and go to clean it, there is nitro fuel everywhere. Under the tank, on the side of the exhaust. I'm new to this and really need some help. I've run about 8or 9 tanks already and I don't want to damage anything. Thanks in advance! PACMAN

RCJuice

This is normal on a nitro car.  You'll usually always spill a little but whe you are filling it, and that fuel seeps all over the placte.  There is a lot of oil in nitro fuel and it won't evaporate like the fuel itself does.  You will also get a lot of oil coming from the exhaust which ends up all over the car. Nitros are dirty, but a whole lot cooler than toy store electrics!

PACMAN30

Thanks Johnbalz

KeithjV

Unless you are spilling a lot of fuel when you are filling up there shouldnt be raw fuel all over. You will get some oil residue from the exhaust pipe but that will be concentrated on the pipe side of the truck. If you have a lot of wet fuel on the chassis I would check all the fuel lines to make sure they are on all the way and there are no holes. Also check the tank to make sure there are no cracks and that the lid is closing tightly so the fuel isnt spilling out the top while its bouncing around

Ruger-777

I hand that problem once. Turn out to be the front engine bearings, had to heat the case in the oven then the inner bearing justfell out but I had to tap out the outer bearing with a wood dowl. after It was all back together no more fuel all over the chassis, just a little in the normal spots from spilling and exhaust.

Kingin

How is your temps and how is engine running, sometimes running overly rich fuel will spit out of the carb. But my guess is fuel tank lid wasnt closed properly or you may have spilled fuel while refilling. And welcome to MT2 owners club

RCJuice

Since there seems to be a little action in this thread again...

I don't have an MT2 but am considering getting one.  I have a Jato and a CRT.5 that I have set up for on-road and have been eyeing the MT2 for alittle bit now for another on-road project.  I see that HPI used to make a 2 speed kit for this car and they have discontinued it.  Does anybody know if this kit is still available anywhere?  I would really like to have a 2 speed for on road use.  I'm currently working on putting a 2 speed in my CRT and would lave to have a drop in kit for the MT2.

KeithjV

You can use the 2 speed from the RS4 3 Evo. You will have to adjust the gearing a little though because its set up for a lighter car with smaller wheels.

RCJuice

Awesome, thank you! Looks like a found a new project.

Anybody have an MT2 3.0 roller?

PACMAN30

I had the scare of my life the other day. I was ridimg my mt2 down the street and I came behind a car that was trying to park. I weaved the car backing up right into the path of a car coming up the street. It rolled over my car and i thought it was over. The engine was still running and after I checked it out, the only thing wrong with it was the right front tire was bent. These trucks are tought. Thank GOD! I only had it since christmas. Still getting use to it. This truck is really fast.

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lol, any damage to the 1:1 car?