Garry Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'll let you know how much ground clearance is possible tomorrow. Spares are easy, Schumacher sell direct. At the moment, the Menace is still the GTRe, but: Add longer shocks change the front bumper for the normal Menace one fit Menace wheels/tyres it'd basically be an electric Menace truck. I haven't had the space to give it a flat out run, but it should theoretically be doing 40+mph when it clicks into 3rd gear, on the current gear change springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael. Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Use 14 cells and it would fly, I'd seriously consider this sort of thing if I had the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 The 1 single aim of this car is to be cheap but fun. I don't want stupid power, stupid speeds or stupid amounts of bling. I just want it to work and have fun with it. So no, I don't want 14 cells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 The 1 single aim of this car is to be cheap but fun. My Losi XX Cr only cost £35 from ebay with ([CENSORED]) electrics, I stripped out the electrics and put my own in (including a 19t motor) and now its plenty of fun off road. The only problem iv had is with the diff but this seems to be down to age, at the mo its holding up with some pro 2 diff bits lol. You can get plenty of spares cheaply from the usa as well, there so cheap on ebay though im considering buying a roller for spares. Next up for it is a 2 speed gearbox (made by hpi for losi ) and maybe 7 cells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 Does anyone know if they do a Factory Team version of the T4 and where from? I might buy the RTR Race spec' one from Modelsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Yup, they do a FTT4. http://www.rc10.com/shusting/CatalogHub/ki...rc10t4_kits.htm For all those interested, I've put my Big 6 shocks on the GTRe, its a bit stiff and the front needs longer shocks, but here's the pics: and with the body at its normal height setting: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexi Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Nice! Do you plan to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helsinki98 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 i have a schumacher club 10 storm truck there pretty old now but with my yokomo 15t motor in it has great speeds and is good fun. There quite old now but there are plenty of spares around and they are very cheap off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 I found someone selling an Associated T2, I heard they are really good and strong but not sure about parts? Anyone know if they are any good for today, easily available parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 The T2 has been discontinued for ages now, last made in 1996/7. Spares will be hard to find, but the design is fairly strong. Think of it as a race-spec Rustler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 I'll just go for a T4 then, not sure if to go for the Team or RTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I'd go for the RTR one. That way you'll have a car to run out of the box instead of having to build it, plus you can sell the kit electrics as and when you want to go faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 T4 probably best for whay you want nick simlar to the B4 i race against them and they dont break to easy my kyosho is all ways in bits personally id get the FT kit because i quite like building them and i wouldnt stick with stock electronics at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2f43t4yall Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) yeah ide go wth the Ft as you just get little things that u dont think about that improve the truck greatly and the ft parts cost alot fo your making a great saving. You gte the bearings and threaded shocks which are also a added bonus. Cheers adam Edited July 27, 2006 by 2f43t4yall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Nah, the Factory Team doesn't look worth while for the price. Nothing I would want to pay extra for. RTR looks the best option for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 the FT will be a fair bit stronger for jumping nick id go for that to if you want electronics to run it as soon as you get it i have a 17turn motor ans stock rustler esc matts dumped on me you can have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Where can I get a FT from? EDIT: I found one in the US, they are about half the price than the UK. I think I'll get a motor and ESC to so all I need is a servo and radio gear. Does anyone know if the GP4300s fit in? If I lay 7 down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 im sure some1 could order you the FT in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 BJ4x4 Yokomo MR4BX TTech X10 Thats Pretty much what everybody Races at my club and maybe the odd yokomo mr4bc which all these xars perform very well Does anyone know if the GP4300s fit in? If I lay 7 down? they should do coz the tc3/4 can have them Reece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 I got a quote from Modelsport for the FT, £220ish which is way too expensive for me. Probably get a standard Team Edition, unless I can find a good international FT supplier, to get it nice and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 The 1 single aim of this car is to be cheap but fun. I don't want stupid power, stupid speeds or stupid amounts of bling. I just want it to work and have fun with it. So no, I don't want 14 cells. if your not doing crazy ass jumps, just general thrashing about, then a T4 will be good. the drivetrain on mine has held up to a feigao 380c 7t and hasnt made a single squeak yet. i may end up hopping up my T4 to the max, dependant if i can find some good quality parts. anyone know of anywhere that sells shock towers, hubs etc in aluminium? Thanks! SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2f43t4yall Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 fastrax do...check apex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Remember though, any impact on an alloy bit will put the impact onto a weaker bit - like the chassis. What would be better? £25 for a new chassis or a couple of quid on a wishbone or shock tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Remember though, any impact on an alloy bit will put the impact onto a weaker bit - like the chassis. What would be better? £25 for a new chassis or a couple of quid on a wishbone or shock tower? i guess leaving it stock would be ok then- i didnt really think about that to be honest. i may get the new rustler. ive found a place that i could get it for £125 shipped (from the us) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2f43t4yall Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 i may be interested in your t4 if you decieded to sell it when u gte a rustler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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