Finally getting a Revo
 

I'm trading my RC18T FT for a Revo 2.5 conversion!!!

I know it's an old 2.5 but considering I'm trading my RC18T FT it's a great deal. I've always wanted a E Revo but I have never had the money. It has a home made motor mount and battery/esc mounts. I'm going to get a Tekno RC battery tray and try to keep the original mount. It needs a Slipper/Spur but that is a very cheap fix, what # of teeth should I get? It comes with a HobbyCity 2000kv motor and a burnt out eZRun 80A. I'm going to get some Turnigy 5k 15C 5S Li-Pos so I'll have around 37000rpm. It is locked in 2nd gear and has Masher 2000 tires so what should I start off with pinion gear wise? I'm going to get a eZRun 150A ESC since you can get them from www.nitrorcx.com for only $100.

I'm so happy that I'm finally getting a Revo. It's been my dream RC ever since people started to convert them and it's finally becoming true.

*Pictures Later*

For an extra $40 you could get a mmm and not worry about it. To figure out gearing use the speed calculator in BrianG's signature. Spurs for the nitro revos are 38 & 40, there another but I don't recall if it's a 36 or a 42. I would suggest gearing for low 30's, then with tire ballooning you'll be close to 40

I might but that $40 could be a new set of tires... I'm not worried about the extra programmable options of the MMM since I'm going to bash 98% of the time and I've heard good results from the eZRun 150A. I played around with the gearing calculator and 13/36 would give me 35mph. I think I'll run that to start off with...

I understand than the extra $40- could be used for tires, but, if you have ANY probs. w/the controller you are talking about, it will cost you most of the money you saved just to ship it back, not to mention customer service for castle is superior.....I would definitely spend the extra on the mmm and then not worry about it.....just my 2 cents worth

Ok I guess I'll save up a bit longer and get the MMM.

What would I need to convert it to an E-Revo. I like the design of the chassis better because it looks more balanced and clean. I would just need a chassis, tranny, and maybe a few other small things right... Unless you think I would be better off sticking with the Conversion...

The plastic chassis and trans,possibly center drive shafts ? Everything else will swap over.

OK any advantages to sticking to the 2.5 chassis? I remember people saying the plastic chassis wasn't as durable but I could just make a rear brace right?

I know some people have had problems, I havn't yet. I've seen the rear brace mod here RCM,seems easy enough if it's a concern.

I'll have to see how much it will cost to convert it. A E Revo roller go for $200 on eBay so I might be able to sell the Revo and use the money to get a ERBE Roller.

Biggest expense in converting to a real e-revo is the trans. You can use your current front driveshaft, but you will need a new longer rear shaft, and the erevo center skidplate. You might get lucky like I did and find someone converting to nitro and selling the electric parts.

You should get a job. $40/$6.55= well under 7 hours of work after taxes. That's one or two days... Then when min. wage goes up to $7.25 near the end of july you'll get even more...

Im going to get a job in september since ill finally be old enough. I hope i can an e revo tranny on ebay for cheap.

How old are you turning? Make sure to check out the fast food places; they hire and fire people all the time. That, and most of the people that work there are funny and like to dick around.:mdr:

I've seen rollers for $75 on ebay, still need a tranny which will set you back about another $25-30 on ebay if your patient. Depending on what you already have and what you need for the truck you might be better off selling what you have and starting fresh. No question about the MMM either, save up and get it rather than the ezrun IMO. The MMM v3 has proven to be a pretty solid controller. I have 2 and neither have given me any trouble, I race and bash and they get dirty, dusty, and wet and keep going. When my v1 and v2 died they where replaced without question

Im turning 16. Hopefully Ill get my Revo running before then.

You can get a job at most fast food joints at 14; or at lest in SD you can... Stop in a talk to a manager about getting a job. If they tell you to take an app and leave, ask when an interview could be scheduled when you turn it in. They do interviews in groups. Make sure to stop in when it's not busy if possible too; go an hour to 1:30 away from 12 or 6. Or you could try to get a better job like at a grocery store or something....

Im going to get a job at a local supermarket. How much do you think I could get for a 2.5 roller?

$150

Ok I think Im just going to keep it. The conversion will work so Im just going to run the conversion style set up. For how much it would cost to go to the E chassis I could just save a bit more and get a full roller. I would be able to run mech brakes with the conversion right...

You said the trans is locked into second, if thats the case and you use a pinion on the motor you don't need to run mech brakes. If the trans wasn't locked, and/or you used the tekno clutch setup you would have to run mech brakes.

One piece of advice, decide what chassis you want to run and the battery location before buying batts. If you buy a 5cell brick, it won't fit in an e-revo chassis and you'll spend more reconfiguring it or buying another batt if you decide you want to go that route.

Yea that is one reason I want to stick with the conversion because I want to get a 1\8 truggy and running a single 5s would be best IMO. But if I run mech brakes I wiuld be able to use a plane ESC and save even more money.

I say stay away from mechanical breaks unless you're running a clutch or a HV setup. You'll be more then happy with the MMM.

If I run mech brakes I could get a $30 HobbyCity SS ESC. They are rated for 100a and up to 8s and you dont need a pistix. I want to spend as little money as possible because chances are Im going to sell it once I get a job and then Ill be able to convert a Truggy. As long as all of the electonics last that long Im happy...

I don't trust that esc for car use. Just invest in a MMM/medusa and a good lipo and transfer those elecs to a truggy when you get a job.

By the time I save up that much money Ill be able to get a job. Im starting to think selling it as a roller and using the money I get and putting it toward electronics would be the best thing to do. Do I have a chance if finding a used MMM v3? If I did I might be able to get it running before I go to the beach with my friend...

There's a chance, Ive seen them go as low as 110 if you know where to look.

How ironic, im getting a used revo for 100 bux :)

gonna be running my mmm 2200kv combo

spend the extra money and get a decent motor.

It already has a crappy 2000kv XL motor in there so Im going to use that for as long as I can. I think Im not going to worry about getting it running quickly but take my time and do it right the first time. Now I just need to decide if Im going to stick with the Conversion or go the alternate route. Im leaning toward the Conversion because Ill be able to run 5s which would save me money on batteries in the long run and I doubt I will notice any issues with balance. How is the Tekno conversion?

Get a RCM mount and tekno battery tray

OK. Will any battery straps do or should I get some G-Maxx straps. I have some velcro that I bough from Wal-Mart which is pretty strong and would save me $10.

Anything will work, but align has some straps for about $4 that work fine.

Ok I just don't want my Battery flying out at 40mph...

Can't blame ya. I ruined a lipo that way, except it was at 60mph.

I guess Ill just get some super strength velcro. A 70mm Medusa would be best right...

Depends what you're looking to do. My 70mm throws around my 12lb truggy like it's a ragdoll and runs cool to boot.

Ok I guess the 70mm it is.

Should I get the 1600kv or 2000kv for 5S. The 2000kv seams like it would be better but wouldn't the 1600kv be better because I could just gear up to get the speeds I want?

Well,
The motor is a 6XL 2800kv so it looks like I can't use it on 5S. Even running it on 4S would be pushing it. It looks like selling it might be a challenge... I think I'm going to go with the MMM Medusa Combo and run it on 5S.

I'm starting to think I should just keep the RC18T and save up for a ERBE or just go straight to a 1/8 Truggy Conversion.

Just get the MMM/2200 combo and run it on 5s. I ran a lst that way and got great temps and runtimes, all on 4900 20c rhino lipos. I am very impressed with the cc neu motor, I think it is better than the medusa 70 and 80mm motors. Plus if you are careful you can get a brand new 2200 cc neu on ebay for around 125 shipped. And it is designed to be a car motor, so you do not have to seal it up or worry about needing a front cover (all of that adds cost).