Rebirth of the MT.

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claude bigelow

claude bigelow

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Well planned on waiting for the winter, but couldn't wait. So this what it looked like after a fun day in the park.


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Here's some pics of what's done so far


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Hummer body


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Hpi wheels and Hostile tires


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2spd installed
 
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Servos and battery box
 
Silent_chaos said:
Nice. Stock servos?
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Yep pulled the before for no reason so I figured I'll use them until they go bad. But for the throttle/brake I'm using Hitec 645.
 
I was just wondering, since you have the Losi truck in front of you, is it possible for the MT to have the losi diff lock installed with modifications?

I mean yeah it requires chassis drilling etc, might start a new project.

Just thinking loudly, is it doable?
 
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Lookin good claude....stock steering servos are pretty good I'm going on over 2 years on them...keep the 2 speed in it and don't Frankenstein it like others suggest you got 2 losi ' s so u don't need to make it a losi style rig....my 2 cents....
 
Ildy666 said:
Lookin good claude....stock steering servos are pretty good I'm going on over 2 years on them...keep the 2 speed in it and don't Frankenstein it like others suggest you got 2 losi ' s so u don't need to make it a losi style rig....my 2 cents....
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If you read my post correctly, i didn't suggest changing anything. I asked a humble question since he has both rigs and he can give a clearer answer whether it might be doable or not.

And based on his answer I am going to study the feasability of a losi style rig on the xb. Since it was asked many times in the redcat improvement thread.
 
Nice claude, you've been busy. ..

Are you adding front chassis braces this time, I have some steel 1/4" tube you can use till u get some chromoly?

If no rain, I'm still looking good for Monday bash. ..

Ildy, if you're not busy. ...hit me up..fun with 2 speeds and big mills!!
 
krashkrieg said:
Nice claude, you've been busy. ..Are you adding front chassis braces this time, I have some steel 1/4" tube you can use till u get some chromoly?

If no rain, I'm still looking good for Monday bash. ..

Ildy, if you're not busy. ...hit me up..fun with 2 speeds and big mills!!
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Cool I'll take it.
 
Silent_chaos said:
I was just wondering, since you have the Losi truck in front of you, is it possible for the MT to have the losi diff lock installed with modifications?I mean yeah it requires chassis drilling etc, might start a new project.

Just thinking loudly, is it doable?
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Not sure if that will work, just trying to get it back on the road. I would have to get some help if wanted to make that happen.
 
Finally done. Couldn't figure out how to make Hummer body to work, so I went back to camo body for now.
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I'll be testing it out tomorrow to see if everything is ok.
 
Well took it out today, and it was hauling a$$. But of course me being me I avoided the tress. I was doing some speed runs and smacked into a cement post in the middle of the open field. I have no idea why that was there, so back to the work stand it goes. I can't win with this truck, damage rear shock, rear lower arm and rear upper suspension arm.

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claude bigelow said:
Well took it out today, and it was hauling a$$. But of course me being me I avoided the tress. I was doing some speed runs and smacked into a cement post in the middle of the open field. I have no idea why that was there, so back to the work stand it goes. I can't win with this truck, damage rear shock, rear lower arm and rear upper suspension arm.
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That sucks man. I hate to see your truck like that. Are your brakes any good?
 
claude bigelow said:
Well took it out today, and it was hauling a$$. But of course me being me I avoided the tress. I was doing some speed runs and smacked into a cement post in the middle of the open field. I have no idea why that was there, so back to the work stand it goes. I can't win with this truck, damage rear shock, rear lower arm and rear upper suspension arm.
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I can relate to that

Twice now I've been in the middle of nowhere and crashed into my own parked car
 
Silent_chaos said:
That sucks man. I hate to see your truck like that. Are your brakes any good?
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Yes brakes are good, I thought I would clear the thing and smacked it with the back wheel.
 
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