Bigjimknickers Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I'm currently interested in an BL conversion on my savage XL, it seems that just one nitro suits me fine, two causes me to come out in hives.. so, I'm pricing it all up for a slow conversion really, my spec is going to be: Alza 5mm tvps Alza centre diff conversion hpi centre diff vorza/trophy/ truggy/buggy, not sure 100% what size yet. hobbywing 2000kv combo 150A WP not too sure about battery trays yet, seems DHz are out & there not cheap on the bay, any ideas on what else is needed? I'm sure the motor plate is needed for strength isn't it? any advice welcome! Edited January 3, 2016 by Bigjimknickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Personally, I'd drop your kv down, I'm using a Leopard 4092, 1480kv. The CD limits how low you can gear it, more torque is needed. Others may say different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I run a losi8 tray on my xl alza .....I use the chassis braces to mount the tray to...so I can use our 4-6s lipos rather than 2x 2-3`s ect.......been bashed like this for a while now with no issues apart from going through a few Velcro straps.....no biggy.......jus need to drill 2 extra holes so u can mount a 2nd brace on top the alza chassis....its all in my build thread Edited January 3, 2016 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 19 minutes ago, evssv said: I run a losi8 tray on my xl alza .....I use the chassis braces to mount the tray to...so I can use our 4-6s lipos rather than 2x 2-3`s ect.......been bashed like this for a while now with no issues apart from going through a few Velcro straps.....no biggy.......jus need to drill 2 extra holes so u can mount a 2nd brace on top the alza chassis....its all in my build thread That's a great idea, so you use the tray & then the esc sits on the rear part too? i have one in my box to so that's extra awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) go through my alza xl thread ..it should on there how I did it...I know I had to chop off the esc tray bit....but it works sweet with the xl alza chassis as the rear of it is level..unlike the irc chassis.....yes esc sits in the rear under the tray..theres jus enuff of a gap to allow air to circulate.....but u need to use the alza motor plate aswell.....and if u use a smaller esc..not the big ass ezrun pro...u will have a bit more space...not much mind.... Edited January 3, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) page 16 may b of help....u can see the extra braces on the top rear of my chassis......and page 17 onwards for the tray mounting.... Edited January 3, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 So the alza racing CD kit & tvps come in at £110, plus a vorza diff, £40, plus electrics, £150, I think I'll pass unless anyone has another cheaper way? shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 yes i agree it is expensive Jim but so worth it though. cant wait to get mine, just need to sort some money out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I'd say it's worth it, but cheap it isn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Considering if my two cars sell I can just go & buy a MT4 G3 & be done with it it seems an expensive alternative, it's just so hard looking at a roller & thinking, I know I can build it an the XL is pretty impressive in stature too. It's a simple case of finances though & this type of project can never be done on a tight budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Nothing beasty can be done cheap but the beauty is it can be done peice by peice over as long as is needed. But can't take too long and tempt no stock discontinued items lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.b Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I recently converted my 14 year old savage 25 roller to brushless using the Alza TVP's/CD conversion. The stuff is not the cheapest but the satisfaction of making something of my trusty old savage that would have probably otherwise ended up in the bin makes it totally worth it in my opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 ^^nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Very nice Neil! but the question remains... Alza savage or brand spanker Mt4 G3! Evssv?? your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Savage every day of the week IMO. The MT4 looks sooo cheap and nasty IMO Edited April 25, 2016 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) oohh....that's close one.....but I`d have to say mt4g3 as its a sweet truck...and u can get em for a sweet price from Germany.....but the savvy flux is a sweet truck aswell...jus abit....no alot more moneys....esp a alza bits ones....I could buy a tidy Baja for the build cost of my alza xl flux...... Edited April 25, 2016 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Well I've had a savage flux, but never an XL flux, I also own an ST-1 which is the MT4 G3's predecessor, & it's a fantastic truck & loves to jump too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Heres my super mt4g3 Edited April 25, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Looks lovely & clean! but.. also, looks like an ST-1 to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) only been out oncxe since I built it...its looks like a st1 as it runs the irc tray less chassis...and obv the truggy shell n wheels....side by side with my orginal mt4 # every thing bar the chassis/lipo tray/side guards/ rx box is mt4g3 stuff..... Edited April 25, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 You got to love a mt4 has to be one of the best basher's out there I'm now on my third with a 4th SWB planned Now comes the down side part support is terrible !! If you want a good cheap monster basher, then take a look at the Hyper MTe mine is a beast and as solid as a rock If anything I'd rate it better than the MT4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) But thats a Truggy not a Monster Truck!!!! lol. I give up! Edited April 25, 2016 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 10 minutes ago, Guns said: But thats a Truggy not a Monster Truck!!!! lol. I give up! Gotta agree there, the MT4 is basically an ST-1 with bigger wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 So convert a Savage It makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Lol, sense means sharing parts..ie ST-1 & MT4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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