"Direct Drive to Diff" MT2 18SS

[MetalMan]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

That big chunk comes off pretty quick if you put it in a cordless drill, then hold it against a Bench Grinder. I take my time and don't get it too hot. Just stopping occasionally to cool it with cold water. Get it down close, then use a file on it to rough cut some more, and final polishing is done with sandpaper.

You might be surprised how fast this little procedure is. I removed the center "chunks" from two of the Revo Output shafts, fully prepped in about 30 to 45 minutes or so.

Good to know, I might do that in the future.

I have some good news - the motor mount is almost finished, and is made out of 1/4" polycarbonate, that was bent to 90* with a heat gun. The brake assembly is finished, and should work adequately. Now I just need to figure out battery mounting, chassis bracing, steering servo mounting, and ESC mounting (this ESC is HUGE). I just wish the MT2 chassis weren't so small.

[sikeston34m]

Let me know how the Polycarbonate Motor mount works out. I feel like I could have saved some weight with the use of other lightweight materials such as Carbon Fiber.

One desireable trait about Aluminum is it's heat sinking ability.