Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Hi, I really want a MERV 1/16th, however I think they are a heck of alot of money for what they are. £329 is far too much for the VXL RTR... and Traxxas don't let you import no more.... I always seem to change my Traxxas Electronics anyway.... and I noticed this on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Traxxas-Chassis-E-Revo-VXL-brushless-1-16-komplett-Neu/291113336362?hash=item43c7b4fe2a:g:utoAAOxyf1dTKDDx Seems quite common as they've sold a lot of them. it would need to my knowledge: Radio Gear (id just get an RX for my Futaba) ESC Motor Servo Body Wheels & Tyres Wing I know I'm probably not going to save a fortune off the RRP, but I could build it up to spec. Only issue IS, Ive no idea where to start.... Motor: Ive had a quick look, and it appears Id be fine with a 2838 4500kv motor. Theres a few of these available for various prices. ESC: Can I use a 10th scale 60a? IS there room? Servo: the Savox sw-0250mg seems to be the go to, but its not cheap, does anyone have an alternative idea? Not really sure on the Body/Wheels/Tyres? Id like it to look like a truck, guessing just go to Proline for stuff like this? What do we think? Any advice or recommendations welcome! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Actually, Id imagine this works out far cheaper to buy and convert to brushless? https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=389443&gclid=CjwKCAjwp_zkBRBBEiwAndwD9QpIk9yBZ0l4gjmKHhcpefaA1tzy0ySagLkHYnGWgGkhdN3Jc9ZxJxoCFWAQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, Guns said: Actually, Id imagine this works out far cheaper to buy and convert to brushless? https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=389443&gclid=CjwKCAjwp_zkBRBBEiwAndwD9QpIk9yBZ0l4gjmKHhcpefaA1tzy0ySagLkHYnGWgGkhdN3Jc9ZxJxoCFWAQAvD_BwE Time you buy these spec them out they can come in at silly money To much power and your be upgrading the drive train which for the size of these isn’t cheap ? Honestly if you looking for a fun mini look at the 949 range some guys are getting these to do silly speeds and jumps ?? I’ve had a merv in the past and to be honest there fun for a while but the fun soon where’s off and they end up more the shelf queen than Basher imo ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Hmm, maybe the 979B? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Guns said: Hmm, maybe the 979B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Got to about 2 and a half minutes in, I can’t watch this drivel.... i will say though, looks a tough little thing although I prefer the buggy version over the monster truck. back onto the Traxxas 1/16 range, yep they can be weak and break under massive power, as Doddy said, expensive is a understatement now for spares it seems but if I’m honest, I’ve lost count how many of these chassis’ I’ve had in the past, there is just something that appeals greatly about them. i have a brushed (540 motor) mini slash, got it off here, used it once and it’s sat on the shelf ever since, glad I still have one though. not much help I know but hey it’s all gravy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helsinki98 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I'm running mine with the stock brushed setup and 2S lipo - I had a vxl in the past and ran on 2S and 3S was too much power. Brushed is in the sweet spot imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Gaz! said: Got to about 2 and a half minutes in, I can’t watch this drivel.... Haha. Glad Im not the only one, what the hell is going on in his videos? Is it a parody account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/traxxas-1-16-e-revo-xl-2-5-id-rtr-black-pre-owned-/rc-car-products/439931 not bad ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmini Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 If you search around on here somewhere I have a build thread for my old merv. It was running 1/10 esc and motor and was utterly savage! What I will say is arms (even the rpm ones) snap if you look at them and the shocks are total rubbish.Expect to do some modding to get everything to fit. It will also roll on its back at every opportunity (which is seriously annoying) That being said mine was a brilliant little truck that went like utter stink and was great fun (when it wasn’t upside down) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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