Brushless RC10GT

[sven]

This rc10gt was my very first hobby grade R/C car. I bought it in 1999 and it has been a great vehicle, but I don't run it any more due to the nitro mess that comes with driving it. So, I am in the process of turning it into an electric truck. I don't have any need to go super fast, I just want it to be a tough basher that runs cool.
Originally when I found this website I bought a Kyosho MP 7.5 to convert, but I want to try the GT first to get my feet wet. I've been doing the crawler thing for the past 2 years and it's time to make something a little faster.

Right now I have a 9xl and Mamba Max. Not sure on the batteries yet. I will try the 3000mah Nimh packs I have for now and then decide if I want to get some better cells. I would like to put off Li-po as long as I can mainly due to lack of funds and there are so many options I have no clue what to get. I also plan to use a reciever pack in the stock holder out back.

The standup throttle servo mounts nicely where the fuel tank was with the stock chassis holes. This is what I will use for steering by making a longer steering link. The batteries will go on either side of the servo. I haven't figured out how to secure the batteries yet, any suggestions are much appreciated. The motor mount is made of Delrin that also doubles as the lower tranny mount. I will probably mount the reciever or the MM on top of the mount. If the motor gets hot I will drill some holes in the sides, possibly add a small fan.

Anyways, here are some pics of what I have now.





Let me know what you guys think. This is a learning process for me, so I welcome any and all suggestions/feedback.


-Steven