$25 Gold Pan Build
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:33 am
No, I didn't do the whole build for $25, though it was a very economical build. But I did score the roller for that!
This is the seller's eBay pic:
I had a new S1903MG servo and a Reedy Radon 17T on hand, among other parts. I had to buy the high power version of the HK ESC ($16.42 shipped) and a body ($12 shipped). I had turn buckles, the gear cover, bullet connectors, receiver and other hardware, so I only spent $64 putting this together. It's rockin' my original CE wheels with original front tires and Losi rears. I also swapped out the bent rear shocks that were on it with a pair of Kyosho shocks I had laying around, since they closely match the anodizing of the front shocks.
It's pretty colorful on account of using only on-hand parts, but I think it looks decent.
It's actually pretty dang quick on a 2S LiPo, too, easily flipping itself over backwards on carpet. I figure top speed will be around 25 MPH. Gonna run the 6 gear till it breaks, then put in the RPM tranny I recently scored.
As an aside, if anyone can tell me what the heck the front shock tower is from, I'd love to know. I have correct front towers, but I like the looks of this one, so I'm gonna run it!
This is the seller's eBay pic:
I had a new S1903MG servo and a Reedy Radon 17T on hand, among other parts. I had to buy the high power version of the HK ESC ($16.42 shipped) and a body ($12 shipped). I had turn buckles, the gear cover, bullet connectors, receiver and other hardware, so I only spent $64 putting this together. It's rockin' my original CE wheels with original front tires and Losi rears. I also swapped out the bent rear shocks that were on it with a pair of Kyosho shocks I had laying around, since they closely match the anodizing of the front shocks.
It's pretty colorful on account of using only on-hand parts, but I think it looks decent.
It's actually pretty dang quick on a 2S LiPo, too, easily flipping itself over backwards on carpet. I figure top speed will be around 25 MPH. Gonna run the 6 gear till it breaks, then put in the RPM tranny I recently scored.
As an aside, if anyone can tell me what the heck the front shock tower is from, I'd love to know. I have correct front towers, but I like the looks of this one, so I'm gonna run it!
