Lighter? Maybe, depends on what gears and compents you make , such as a motor mount, brackets etc. the g-maxx single speed is the next best thing for an e-maxx, or a g2r revo;)

lol, yor going for a revo, huh? good luck, though. I'm not ready to carry two fat trucks in my car.

Yep, im gonna have the 2 main things to start my truck on thursday ;) Ill take pics once everything comes in, i cant wait, im gonna use a single speed also, with mikes idlers and everything else. Two fat trucks in your car, i dont think you mean fat, i think you mean PHAT:D

Hehe, yeah, probably this one.

candyman doesnt use a center diff, he uses a center slipper from a dominator. a center diff is similar to the front and rear diffs while the center slipper is just a shaft mounted gear with a tension spring to let it slip. diff is the best way to go as it will eliminate the wheelies and will turn quicker and handle much better were as the slipper is the same as a tranny but only a spur on a shaft with a slipper instead of all the other gears in a case. if you dont want a diff a center slipper is the next best thing as they are considerable lighter.

How much do they cost, squee?

a center slipper or diff? in all honesty a diff or slipper will be cheaper than the tranny you are looking to get. can you make a motor mount and stuff? i have a ofna pcr 8 spyder diff with quad brakes i got off ebay for only 45 bucks. i think elsewhere it would have cost upwards of 100

Personally id just stick with the tranny.

Yep, basher's don't need a center diff/ slipper.

The only difference between the towerless VBS and the towered VBS is the shock tower, right? then does the towerless VBS have the captured hinge pin feature like the towered VBS or not?

The tower is the only difference. Yes they both have the captured hingepin design and the same geometry. The towerless permits you to use ANY shock tower that is built to the maxx standard bolt pattern. The price is significantly different as well. Good choice if you are asking.:cool:

So, I'll get the same performance, but with lower price and seperately buy some towers. Why did not you get the towerless and went for the towered ones, buddy? You have extra money or something? or do you always break shock towers?

The towered are pure artistry. Well, that and some great engineering. The only downside is you must run the UE VBS Skids, unless you want to modify some one elses. I picked up a few extras. Just in case, the availability is limited.

The towerless comes with no skids?

NO they both come with skids. The new ones come with titanium skids. Once upon a time aluminum skids were stanard fare. AN extra set is nice to have. If you get the 8spyder diff kit at the same time I think you get a bit of a price break. Check with Mike.

You got all of your things from Mike?

You mean ther is someplace else?:L: ;) He can and will get you everything you need.:cool:

YOU MEAN HE CAN GET ME A UNICORN!!!:):D:):D Ill have to inform mike A.S.A.P. :p

Just for you!

YAY!! papa, do you got a multicoloured one, :)

hey, guys, aside from the unicorn thing, do you think that the truck will be very heavy with all the parts that she'll be built of? if I use a 8xl with 18 cells, how fast can I go with such setup?

Well, It might be pretty heavy, some where around where papas truck weighs, with a 8xl on 18 cells you should expect 45 maybe 50 with proper gearing, but you will not have great runtime, id reccomend a 9 or 10xl for nice speed/torque runtime on 18 cells.

Hmm. What's the kv of the 10xl, sylvester?

here ya go el capitan. its the feigao chart which gives the kv unloaded were as the wanderers have a slightly less kv for the same motor because the wanderers kv is under a load.

Thanks alot, Squee. That'll help.

The racerX knuckle head shock tower kit( yeah yeah, very short name), is sold for 36 or something. Is that for a pair of towers or one only?

a pair i believe but it comes with the racer x suspension. i accually have some and like them alot. very nice quality.

What do you mean it comes with the racerX suspension?

You don't need to buy them seperatly if you get the racer x suspension kit, cause they are included.

But I'm planning to get the kit that comes with out shock towers. It is sold for 400 while the the ones that come with shock towers are sold for 470??! very pricy.

there are two kit though, one with and one without the towers, the one without is for the VBS.

If you buy the loose kit of 34 dollars, you don't have got the alumium shock standoffs, and no aluminium bodypostholders.

is that really worth 36 dollars though?!?

Two towers????

why, you think you can have them made from 7075 aluminum cheaper for that money??

Well, how much will it cost me to get the racerX suspension pro kit?

you said that if you get the 2 towers separate for 34 bucks that it doesnt come with the shock stand-offs or bodypost collars. if you get the racer-x with it its 470 but without its 400. now 400 plus the cost of the 2 towers is 434. is the bodypost collars and shock stand-offs really worth 36 bucks?

Hmm, yes, what squee is saying does make sense.

Okay, guys. This time I'll be decisive. I want a pro kit racer X suspension and FLM hybrids. How much will these cost me? THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE BEEN ASKING.

The shocktower kit cost's 40$ and includes all the hardware needed.

http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/...ore/10102.html

The racer x pro kit cost's 470$ which includes the shocktower's and hardware.

http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/...ore/10100.html

The hybrid's cost's 150$

http://www.rc-monster.com/fastlane.php

Don't know why you asked though cause you could find this out yourself....

I did find it myself, but Serum said it does not come with standoffs nor aluminum bodypost holders. Whay did they called it a kit then?

I think Serum ment 2 seperate tower's for 17$ a piece(x 2 = 34$)

There is also a kit availeble that does include the hardware for 40$.