Frozen72's RC18T FT "Budget Basher" Build

Well, I just got back from my 2nd ever pack with the RC18T and it was great. (For the most part)

Temps:
Motor - 177
ESC - 120
Battery - 97
Ambient temp - ~75

The bad news:
My rear diff is already starting to die
My antenna tube broke
Motor is still running too hot

The good news:
I rebuilt the diffs much better this time
I got the hang of jumping and not immediately tapping the brakes
Almost zero cogging (The only time was when I was trying too and was barely applying throttle)
I'm starting to like the 18T more everytime!!!

What I need to do/order:
Rebuild shocks
Order 1 set of Steel Gears for the Rear
Order a TheToyz HeatSink
Velcro the battery to keep it from sliding

I'm scared to drive it now because I don't have the money for the Steel Diffs yet nor do I have a spare. And yes they were shimmed correctly...

I started off jumping the x-factor and then my rear diff started to go and I could hardly get up to WOT so I decided I was going to step up my bashing. I then made the jump to where I used to get double backflips with my old RC18MT and I hit it WOT!!! The first jump was a PERFECT backflip and I kept going landing around half of them. Then I went for a double and I landed 2 of those but on the 3rd attempt I didn't quite get enough rotation and I landed on the front end and the turnbuckle snapped. I'm amazed that is lasted so long... Oh yea it was at least 12-15 feet in the air!!!









At least I have a reason to upgrade. I think I'm going to try a set of the stockers but boil them since in the past I had better luck with them...

I ordered what I needed to get get my RC18T running!!!

Order included:
TheToyz Steel Diff Gears (1 set for the rear)
AE Diff Rebuild Kit
AE Shock Rebuild Kit
TheToyz HeatSink
AE Plastic Turnbuckles
AE Body Clips
BRP Diff/Axle Shims

Everything came to a little bit under $60 with Shipping.

It should be here Tuesday!!!