Waqr`s Maverick/Redcat Monster

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I thought I would have a thread on this forum aswell for my newly bought Monster. It is a Maverick but it is basically the same as the Redcat (I guess you can say it is the European version of the Redcat)

I received it last week and first impression was, wow this is a BIG truck. I have studied the truck carefully the whole evening and it feels really well engineered and robust built.

I will take the truck apart and let the dremel work magic on the engine and also install some outwears. Future upgrades will be:

WT 990 carb
Shearhead V-stack
DDM Dominator pipe
HPI Baja airfilter

Thread will be updated continously!

Some pictures of the truck:

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First I started to remove the engine and also turn around the tank so that I can install my DDM Dominator when it arrives. I love how easy it is to work with this truck. 5 screws and then the engine came out. Great!

Now I am just waiting for all upgrades so that I can install them. To be continued. Some pictures:

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whittron said:
Get rid of the stock servos they are garbage,could cause a runaway.
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I have already replaced the throttle servo with a Savöx 1256TG. For steering it will be dual Savöx 35kg servos. Killswitch is also installed :)
 
Does look good!

Are there any Monster Jam trucks using that body?

As part of the upgrade, as the body will naturally deteriorate, could get a clear one and get painted in correct MJ theme ..... :D:D ;):rolleyes:

Al.
 
Kfarron1 said:
Gotta love these trucks, I think she looks great man!!!

Keep the pics coming as you upgrade her!
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Thanks!

atom3624 said:
Does look good!

Are there any Monster Jam trucks using that body?

As part of the upgrade, as the body will naturally deteriorate, could get a clear one and get painted in correct MJ theme ..... :D:D ;):rolleyes:

Al.
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I will see what I can do later this year :)
 
Today I have greased and installed boots on the drive shafts. Hopefully this will make the life longer on both the shafts and the drivecups. I also did the vent mod on the gastank which i necessary since the vent hole in the gas cap is minimal.

I also put some fueltubing in the diffcups to keep the dogbones centered when suspension is fully extended. Next step, port the engine and install the V-stack and WT990 carb :)

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Yesterday I took the engine apart and did some porting. I removed very little material since I don`t want to loose too much bottom end torque. I did widen the inlet, outlet and did some small eyebrows.

I also installed a 9500rpm clutch spring and installed the KillerBee killswitch.

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I like the walbro wt-990 carb....

I think you'll like it as well...

I might have over looked the thread, but what are you going to use for a pipe ?
 
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Kfarron1 said:
I like the walbro wt-990 carb....

I think you'll like it as well...

I might have over looked the thread, but what are you going to use for a pipe ?
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Yeah, I use the WT990 on my Baja 5B and I like it alot aswell.

The pipe on this truck will be the DDM Dominator for the Rampage.
 
Today came my aluminium gearplate and my rubber sealed bearings. It is a really nice piece of aluminium :) I also got a call from my local hobbyshop that my Dominator pipe had arrived!

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I think a Redcat MT is going to be my next 1/5 scale. Nice truck you have there, and I like the direction your mods are going. Should be a real nice setup.
 
Great job! My girl laughs at me because I'm always working on my MT, she doesn't understand the hobby I guess.... Im wondering where your going to store the killer bee switch? I added a small box to Keep all the wiring under control. Keep us posted!!!!!
 
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Vtx_f said:
Great job! My girl laughs at me because I'm always working on my MT, she doesn't understand the hobby I guess.... Im wondering where your going to store the killer bee switch? I added a small box to Keep all the wiring under control. Keep us posted!!!!!
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I hear you man. My girl is exactly the same :) Regarding the killswitch I plan to store it in the radiobox. There is plenty of space in there so it should not be a problem I guess.

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Another question.... Where did you get the dust boots?
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The boots are original HPI Baja boots. You could also go with the Hostile boots. They are even better. Both can be found att DDM.
 
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