i can't decide on a decent 1/10 for brushless

[tashpop]

i personally would prefer either of those, i especially like the fact that the ls10 can convert from monster, stadium, ect since they released a few modles from the same chassis. problem is i don't know if i can do the build in the price range. i'm thinking my budget will be $500 + or - including the battery.

[lincpimp]

The LS10 is superior to the crt.5 if you will be bashing it. It is longer, slightly wider and is heavier duty in all respects. I am a basher, have converted both and sold my crt.5. With careful parts sourcing you should be able to do a LS10 for about $500. Heres a list with aprox. prices to give you an idea.

LS10 : ultimate hobbies 185 inc shipping
Sell nitro stuff : 70-100
Keep HB radio and steering servo, they work great.
MM esc : 120-135 if you look carefully
Feigao l can motor : 9l for 3s, 7l for 2s : about 50 bucks
Home made battery trya and motor mount : 30 bucks

That adds up to around 350 if you keep the HB radio and steering servo. I have used the steering servo and it is fine, plenty fast and has enough torque for the truck. The LS10 is not that heavy, my crt.5 was heavier despite being slightly smaller. A battery mount can be made of a cut down emaxx or stampede chassis, and a motor plate is simple to make too. Not sure if the larger HB lsp motor plate that mike sells would work, but I have one so I can take a look.