Traxxas 4-Tec Conversion

[BrianG]

Jerry: This isn't the best platform for conversions to be sure, but it is fun doing something challenging. And judging my Linc's and my conversion, we are going about it totally differently.

Linc: I also wasn't gonna worry much about bracing the chassis until I saw how much it flexed just by pushing down on the middle belt (to check tension). With the way I have it, there is VERY little flex. Probably wouldn't be needed since it is onroad, but I like to over-engineer stuff. Call it a weakness.

I am in the process of making the battery tray now. I'm just gonna use the same design as I used on my CRT.5 (v2). Seems to work well, and is pretty easy to make.

FYI: these progress pics are not the final product! I'm still going to paint stuff, trim protruding screws, etc. It's gotta be pretty!

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Linc: I also wasn't gonna worry much about bracing the chassis until I saw how much it flexed just by pushing down on the middle belt (to check tension). With the way I have it, there is VERY little flex. Probably wouldn't be needed since it is onroad, but I like to over-engineer stuff. Call it a weakness.

I may be able to run a longer turnbuckle from the front to rear on both sides of the battery tray. That should add some rigidity.

I do have a radar gun, and plan to post results. I kinda think it is funny having a tc with a l can motor in it. Should be even funnier if the 1512 makes its way in there on 6s...