Looking to get a 2wd pavement pounder

[PBO]

+ 1 for the Rustler but I'm over 1/10 for now, it just breaks too easy IMO!

[junkman]

I would have went for a slammed down slash, but I'm sure you will be happy with what you got.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Metallover

I ended up getting a Jato. Some peole who's name starts with BL and ends in RVO think it was a bad decision. What'd you guys think?

Also, does the jato need any upgrades anywhere?

Upgrades? RPM arms and front bumper. Other than that, it's pretty solid. I tried using TRX CVDs, but they broke very fast. Stock sliders seem to last MUCH longer and are cheap to replace from eBay when they do get worn. I also tried the TRX red turnbuckles and they broke/bent easily. I use stockers there too.

I imagine you'll opt for the single speed conversion so you can have reverse and use the motor for braking? Otherwise, you'll need the mecanical brake and won't have reverse.

Other than that, keep the weight further back for traction and let 'er rip!

[whitrzac]

I take it I'm the only one that has blown the tranny up?? twice!!

of course it was with an HV 4.5

it was geared for 110mph and at full throttle the slipper was slipping tighten it down, the next run the tranny blew...

[BL_RV0]

Originally Posted by whitrzac

I take it I'm the only one that has blown the tranny up?? twice!!

of course it was with an HV 4.5

it was geared for 110mph and at full throttle the slipper was slipping tighten it down, the next run the tranny blew...

How fast did you end up going?

[Metallover]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Upgrades? RPM arms and front bumper. Other than that, it's pretty solid. I tried using TRX CVDs, but they broke very fast. Stock sliders seem to last MUCH longer and are cheap to replace from eBay when they do get worn. I also tried the TRX red turnbuckles and they broke/bent easily. I use stockers there too.

I imagine you'll opt for the single speed conversion so you can have reverse and use the motor for braking? Otherwise, you'll need the mecanical brake and won't have reverse.

Other than that, keep the weight further back for traction and let 'er rip!

It's got the single speed. Used to be whitrzac's... I plan on running the Medusa 50-3300 on 3-4s, will I need any drivetrain upgrades besides the single speed? Output yokes?

I'm liking the way it's sounding. I'll post up some pics when I feel like it.

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

How fast did you end up going?

IDK... fast enough that if I crashed I would be F'ed

you wont need any driveline upgrades other than doing somthing with the tranny...