Excuse the crappy pix, but this is my WIP 'retro' NIX chassis. It's a NIX 3mm aluminum chassis with vintage hop-ups. Except for Integy big-bore shocks and some discount dhawk stuff from ebay, it's 'big hair' days stuff -- Trackmaster belt drive trans, Andy's arms, RPM bulkhead, McAllister on-road shock mounts, Sassy Chassis bellcranks and RC10W inline front axles. The CVAs will soon be replaced with Raborn slider half shafts and rear arms. I also have a set of HPI Super Stars w/foam tires for it. The modern concessions will be the side-by-side shorty LiPos and brushless motor setup. I'm looking for some serious speed. Better pics when I have more to report on.
So I’ve seen a few versions of the mid motor Rustler and Slash on this forum and the Traxxas forum, and I decided to give it a try myself. Except I want to do a Bandit. I’m starting from nothing and going from there. I did pick up a partial roller...
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Definitely watching with great interest. I've wanted to do a mid-motor build of my own design for years. With 3-d print and cnc-routers becoming more commonplace, i may have to jump into it. Cant wait to see how yours pans out.
so i have been looking at an rc10 chassis and noticed that it might be possible to build a mid motor rc10, so here are some sneak pics of the start of this project, input is always appreciated.
here are the major issues
-plans are to ad material to...
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Why not run the 6th cell on top of the others close to the motor?
Mid motor has been the thing here in the PNW racing scene for the last few months. While it's awesome to see some innovation in the R/C industry, I still am not sold on most of the current kits. Having owned almost every major brand...
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From a serious carpet racer who made most carpet A finals in the Uk including British championships feel the same way, lost the passion since the B2/3 got replaced. It really was and still is a fun drive so am going to have these bits from you when...
I've been thinking on this for a while. Got a couple 6301 chassis when on sale as well as a few other parts.
I also picked a laydown housing to check for fit.
Chuck
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The car looks spectacular Chuck.
One of the best mid-motor conversions I've seen so far.
Just a really neat and tidy design - everything in its place. Well done sir!!
This is somewhat of a rehash of a previous build with a few new twists.
A couple months ago I bought 2 RC10 chassis. One is a vintage 6 gear graphite. It is not shaped like a gold pan, extra wide near the front and more narrow at the widest...
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Sorry for the late reply.
I have driven it gently out on the front flagstone patio. All seems in order ( steering, brakes, slipper, diff etc. )
Have I beat it in the dirt? No, at least not until I get to a legitimate track where I can get some...
I saw a chassis on ebay a while back with these strips cut out and thought it looked pretty cool. Form over function as I knew the chassis would be far less rigid. I took a beat chassis and started to work on a prototype mid motor. Oh well, here...
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Because your rear wheel will lean outwards when the suspension is compressed.
This will give you very little grip in the rear during cornering.
Terry SC was friendly enough to point out a similar problem with the front links on one of my own...
Has anyone done a mid motor conversion on the T or T2? I couldn't find a thread.
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Very true. If you were keeping it a truck, it's a matter of a dynotech motor plate, some battery trays of some type, and some creative bracing and you are on the way.