jato to corr truck
 

i'm in despret need of a project:sleep:, so I picked this up:oops: after a few mock ups, I think I can convert it to use a slash body:yes:

the list:
*custom chassis: what alloy?? the exact phrasing that a metal wholesaler would understand.

*custom front axils, based off of the rustler/pede/slash ones, except shorter, again, what alloy?? I'm going to use the rear hubs from a slash as spindles.

*custom motor mount, I'm thinking of just cuting an e-maxx on up, but IDK


any ideas for a layout?? the chassis will be about an inch or 2 longer.

still debating on a power sorce, but I have a new tekin RX8 coming soon:cry: so mabey a novak HV motor?? cheap, and just big enough to get the job done.

I have access to a full metal shop, and best of all, I can get all the metal dirt cheap:yipi: its a tech-ed project

the bigest problem will be mounting the bumpers...

one minor problem, the front will still be 1/8-1/4in too wide overall after everything, any ideas?? I'll cut the body a bit before I run a set of hacked up rustler arms on it like they did on the trx forums :whip:

post your ideas and opinions:yes:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j.../jato/1234.jpg

3mm 6061 or 7075 t6 for the chassis

whats the diffrence between the 2??:neutral:

7075 is a higher grade and stiffer IIRC

A Castle 2650 motor would work, along with a medusa 60 or 70.. Rx8 might be a bit overkill for this truck. and you dont need that much power because you will have a hard time putting it down through CORR tires.

I just got back from the meeting, good news, its a run what ya brung class now:party::party::party: :bad::angel:


if anyone sees a novak 4.5/5.5HV for cheap, LMK

sooo, whats the best way to get power to the ground???

1/8 buggy tires, or ST tires?? Im thinking the sc10 wheels seem to be the right offset, after seeing one in person:great:



just outof curiosity, between an sc10 with a 540 motor, and a E-jato...



the tekin is the esc that I'm geting as a replacement for my rs:diablo:

Ive experimented with jatos and to be honest I found the project not worth it, I either couldn't keep the trans together or I couldn't keep the tires glued...

I dont know if there's been recent improvements in then jato's trans but if there's not then I would say its not worth it.. The top shaft of the 2speed would always snap from the Rb 523
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is there a way to use a VXL tranny? and if you are running in the street you could use 1/8th scale sedan foams for wheels they dont balloon or come off, the only negative with them is they lose traction in dusty conditions

HV motor. http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...21.26355.0.0.0 I did this a little different. I used the slash chassis, and Jato arms. http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../343260116.jpg I'm currently using a 4.5 in mine, awesome motor for this.

yes they are, yes they are....


I don't want it wider, I want the tires to still fit under the body...


the jato has a single speed conversion

nice jato glad your able to do something with it sounds like you got some wicked plans for it!! got all the packing peanuts out of it yet?

still picking them out of the furniture...:lol:

should I have the battery lengthwise, or across the chassis?

Lengthwise, if you can. This will help keep the CG closer to the centerline of the chassis, which is best in terms of handling.

ok, 2 or 4s??? if its 4s, what motor under $100??

I do have a sidewinder 4600 combo that I sent in, do you think that would work well in this??

I just put my slash body on the stretched chassis jato i have. Wheelbase is off a bit, but the width is very close. You may get it just right if you can mount the slash rear rims all the way round. You would need to mod the front hubs, as the jato uses bearings in the wheels, and the slash wheels have 12mm hexes. You may be able to just use rustler vxl c hubs and knuckles with the jato arms. People put jato arms on rustler and pedes, so I am sure that they will fit. Sounds like a fun project. If my chassis was 1/2 shorter the wb would be perfect. I bet the axial br50 body would fit... That truck uses a truggy chassis so the body must be longer.

While I am at it... does anyone want to buy a stretched chassis jato roller?