Monster Beetle
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atom3624
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Looking very nice.
I see the owner's gone for 'back-to-front' chevrons on the rears - many say it gives better traction.
If it's for bashing, instead of serious racing, then I've found hydros are high maintenance - nothing better when working properly, but are very hands on.
I've reverted to cable discs for reliability, as I'm often away for long periods of time.
Other than that, looks great.
What's the motor? Standard G260RC or modified?
Al.
I see the owner's gone for 'back-to-front' chevrons on the rears - many say it gives better traction.
If it's for bashing, instead of serious racing, then I've found hydros are high maintenance - nothing better when working properly, but are very hands on.
I've reverted to cable discs for reliability, as I'm often away for long periods of time.
Other than that, looks great.
What's the motor? Standard G260RC or modified?
Al.
dwarfy
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Make sure you run it with the yellow outerwares cover over that K&N filter or you will be looking at a re-build very quickly. Looks good tho!
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I'm not sure if its standard or not. He says its about 4hp.
I might get a different filter, or at least make sure the outer wear is on it.
The bloke has had it about 3 years, so said there is loads of spares and stuff with it, so will have to go and have a look.
I was contemplating buying a new FG, but i'm a sucker for modifying, so buying this with all the alloy bits already on and tunes pipe etc will hopefully save me a fortune.
How would i go about putting a MT shell onto this Beetle? I think i prefer the monster truck look.
Cheers
Matt
I might get a different filter, or at least make sure the outer wear is on it.
The bloke has had it about 3 years, so said there is loads of spares and stuff with it, so will have to go and have a look.
I was contemplating buying a new FG, but i'm a sucker for modifying, so buying this with all the alloy bits already on and tunes pipe etc will hopefully save me a fortune.
How would i go about putting a MT shell onto this Beetle? I think i prefer the monster truck look.
Cheers
Matt
atom3624
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atom3624
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Actually if you look closely, it was during a cold snap in UK, where I'm from, and I'd fitted Kold Kutter screws into the treads.
Traction is amazing on ice that you and I fall over on!!
I was just very wary that none would come flying out once I hit the gas!!
They didn't budge 1mm!
Al.
Traction is amazing on ice that you and I fall over on!!
I was just very wary that none would come flying out once I hit the gas!!
They didn't budge 1mm!
Al.
briancaveman2003
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i have 2 monster truck shells but i like beatle shell better
briancaveman2003
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i think front are same but rears are different all you do is take rear mount off and use the wing mount for the truck body i think?
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Mirza
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very nice mate, looks like most the major upgrades are already done! ive owned a few fg,s and there great youll have great fun
atom3624
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Don't know about the back, but I do know the front body posts are shorter / lower - through the Beetle shape doubtless.
When I was hunting down aluminium posts, I nearly bought the wrong ones ....
Al.
Mirza
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check the motor and electrics.
check if its got good compression and check the way it starts. what you paying for it mate?
looking from the pics, it looks like something genuine solid with all the alloy.
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I picked up the monster beetle yesterday 
A couple of the gears are nearly ready to be replaced, but new steel ones were included in the sale.
It's running all steel gears, except the spur gear which is plastic. He said he did this to protect the gears and diff etc. Is this the norm?
It started first pull, and ran well.
It runs with 2 battery packs on board. Is this normal, or a modification for longer run times?
The car needs a bit of tidying up, but looks good otherwise.
Cheers
Matt
A couple of the gears are nearly ready to be replaced, but new steel ones were included in the sale.
It's running all steel gears, except the spur gear which is plastic. He said he did this to protect the gears and diff etc. Is this the norm?
It started first pull, and ran well.
It runs with 2 battery packs on board. Is this normal, or a modification for longer run times?
The car needs a bit of tidying up, but looks good otherwise.
Cheers
Matt
Mirza
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I picked up the monster beetle yesterday
A couple of the gears are nearly ready to be replaced, but new steel ones were included in the sale.
It's running all steel gears, except the spur gear which is plastic. He said he did this to protect the gears and diff etc. Is this the norm?
It started first pull, and ran well.
It runs with 2 battery packs on board. Is this normal, or a modification for longer run times?
The car needs a bit of tidying up, but looks good otherwise.
Cheers
Matt
easy mate, what you paid for it ? love it when a good deal goes through
Mirza
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both batteries must be connected as one and yeah im sure its for longer run time, how many servos are fitted on the car mate?