e-jato gonna be built by me
 

okay i am geting read yto build an e-jato. all i got so far is just a chassis. what parts should i look for/at for the truck? it will be a basher truck and not a racer. what are some good motors and escs to look at?

The following thread starts off slow, but ends up being about my jato conversion: http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3423

That depends on your own creativity..

Usually a dremel, files, vice and a decent proportion of patience is the key..

Check out Brians conversion on the Jato;

http://scriptasylum.com/bl_conversions/

Without trying to be rude; Could you consider using the search button? there are several users that did a conversion like you have in mind.

For this setup the same rules apply as with the revo; it pretty much depends on your budget.

i did kinda do a search and figured i would ask questions related to my budget (which is a non factor.) and ask for advice on parts to look at since all i got is a chassis and nothing else. jsut the blue jato chassis. no shocks or servos or anything. also if you can put links to some choices of parts (motly electronics) i would be happy.

All you have is the metal chassis and that's it? Wow, you are starting from scratch aren't you?!

By the time you get all the parts, it'll most likely be substantially cheaper to buy a Jato and eBay the nitro specific parts (motor/tank/EZ start/etc).

I would start by getting the truck up to the point where you are ready to actually start the conversion. Then, you can see how much cash you have left.

well for this project dont worry about the cost as much as performance. if i was concerned about cost wouldnt have all 3 vxl's and wouldnt be gettin ready to install flextek arms in an emaxx.

Having done a jato conversion and owning a vxl rustler, I think the vxl rustler is a better platform for 2wd electric. I would suddest a crt.5 or hot bodies ligthning stadium 10. Both are better platforms than the jato, much more stable at higher speeds and better built IMO. I sold my jato, just did not like it.

nope. im gonna do a jato conversion

Have fun, hope you like yours better than I did. Maybe I am just not a fan of 2wd stadium trucks, not too fond of the rustler either.

i love my rusty

I too like the Jato, but TBH it is a little hard to control. There is a reason why most (if not all) 2WD stadium trucks have the motor that far back; traction! I ended up making V2 of my Jato to lighten up the front and weighing down the rear just for that reason. Even so, the back end is still a little squirrely with BL power on dirt. Still fun though.

okay my ejato just got a little bit of a boost in time before it is ready. instead of building form the ground up i jsut bought a jato roller that will be used. currently that now puts the jato closer to completion than the revo.

Oh, I have a complete roller jato that has the battery tray and the motor mount already made. Guess I should have said that earlier. Oh well, if anyone else wants it pm me for pics and price.

man you are about 2 hours too late.

jato done. check this link out:
http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=386076
and yes that is me.

Clever use of the emaxx motor plate, those emaxx tranny parts sure are useful. How is the velineon system doing, is it running cool?

That looks like a very simple conversion to do, and you pulled it off rather well. All i will say though is keep an eye on the 48p gears (may need to go to 32p, may not), and tidy up that motor plate! looks like you just cut it & mounted it to test it worked, rather than worrying about neatness (if it looks 'factory' , then more people will want their own conversion).
Ignore the dumb questions some people ask on the Traxxas forums- they say why, I say why not?.....

So, you got it done! I see that you used the emaxx plate, but how is it mounted to the tranny?

BTW suicideneil: Stock gears are 32p.

the emaxx plate was custom modified (yeah right. more like tried and failed) with some screw holes. conveinently there are 2 screw holes that can be used. and currently the truck does have 48p gears.

well got the jato vxl done. the truck is awesome. needs some adjusting to get top performance but a very solid truck. the truck went through one whole bashing session not too long ago. and it appears that how i built the truck and using some electrical tape it is waterproof. well enough talk. here she is all ready to go:
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