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Trick440 · **New to hobby need advice -** 11.12.2005, 12:43 PM

Hi, I'm just starting out and need some advice.

I just bought an older Team Assoc. rc-10 truck (thats for my kid) ... and I have a Revo coming in the mail right now. But I got it for a good deal and I'm just going to re sell it on Ebay to get an Electric.

I was thinking I wanted to get an E maxx and go brushless eventually. Is an E maxx what I want?

I think I like the idea of 4 wheel drive, but the Brushless Emaxxs, I have looked at, all have only 1 motor, which would make it 2 wheel drive I'm guessing.

Maybe I don't even need to go brushless?

I don't race, I just want something to have fun with, that can compare to nitro machines. And I want good run times 15 minutes per charge I would think.

I guess I'm asking for a fast all purpose machine. I don't mind dropping a little cash for good batteries and such.

I'm thinking a Emaxx with dual brushless would be pretty sweet, but will that even work, will i get long drive times? Is there a totally different machine I should look into.

And advice would be great. I ready to get into it pretty deep but would like to make a eduacated decision.

Trick440 · 11.12.2005, 12:56 PM

budgets I'm sure it an important consideration. Less than $900 a used Emaxx is $250 so minus that gives us $650 for what ever else I may need.

It wouldn't hurt me to spend less either. :) The best bang for buck I'm looking for.

Re~Mix · 11.12.2005, 01:18 PM

You could always keep the revo, sell the motor and pipe and convert to electric. In the long run it would be cheaper than a brushless emaxx since that needs drivetrain upgrades.

Mike here @ rc-monster sells an e-revo conversion and with a $250 brushless setup you could be flying high 30's to low 40's no problem depending on your battery cell count.

coolhandcountry · 01:34 PM

an emaxx with one motor is still four wheel drive. Gorilla has a conversion kit coming for the revo. You may consider doing a revo conversion. I have a emaxx that made my tmaxx look bad. The one motor seems to do better than nitro if you choose the right one. I hope this helps.

Welcome to the forum as well. We try to help you out.

nbcaznmaster · 11.12.2005, 01:34 PM

Keep the revo and convert to electric!! E-revos are superior to any e-maxx. welcome to the forums!

Trick440 · 11.12.2005, 01:51 PM

What all will I need for the conversion?

What motor do you recommend?

Hell a full parts list with estimated prices would be awesome.

Pretty much you guys are gonna build my truck..lol... I know you know much more than me about it. just gotta stay under $650

Thanks guys, and thanks for the welcome. This is the best Rc forum I have found.

coolhandcountry · 11.12.2005, 01:54 PM

For a full parts list and such pm or email mike. He is the man. He can hook you up with all kinds of parts.

nbcaznmaster · 11.12.2005, 01:56 PM

well, u'll need g2r conversion kit, and e-maxx tranny. Mike can probably provide you with both. For bl system, if u want value, go for the BK Electronics 9920. and the motor is up to u. Feigao 9L is very popular. Dont forget u'll need a charger and batts. again! mike has it covered!

coolhandcountry · 11.12.2005, 01:59 PM

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...highlight=revo
here is a site of what the g2r will look like.

nbcaznmaster · 11.12.2005, 02:03 PM

Beutiful isnt it??? *Droolls HmMmMm...G-REvo Also a 7xl is common too.

crazyjr · 11.12.2005, 04:58 PM

Welcome Trick440 hope you enjoy it here.

I agree with the others comments, the Revo conversion is the best handeling electric truckyou can buy. it should be available soon.

Serum · 11.13.2005, 04:13 PM

Welcome trick!

with 16 cells and a 7 or 8XL you have got a nice all-round system, which can easely do the runtime you want.

The two motors that are in an emaxx both are on the same gear. with one motor, it still is a 4wd.