Evening all,

I was bought a Jato 3.3 for Christmas, and I have only just gotten around to opening the box. Nitro is not really my cup of tea, and the neighbours aren't fans of the noise either, so I'm going to do an E conversion on it whilst it is nice and clean!

I have already ordered a Mamba Max Esc, and stripped down the chassis to get rid of most of the Nitro Junk, and I have a few queries. I was planning on either locking the transmission, or modifying it so that it is locked (single speed) and all braking is done by the motor. I'm a bit concerned that the slipper clutch is going to cause problems here though, unless it is tightened right down. Anyone had any issues here?

AS for locking the transmission, then I'm thinking that ordering the single speed conversion set (part no 5593X) might be easier though. Does anyone know what sort of gear ration this option part gives?

I intend to modify the original chassis to accept a motor mount, and also a steering servo mount. I've taken off the original radio tray, and the idea is to possibly get a custom chassis machined once I have a working modified original one.

as for batteries, then I would quite like to use the same packs I use for some of my RC planes (4s A123 packs), and hopefully a single pack (2300mAh) will suffice, although the option for paralleling two packs is there to give longer run times. I think the Mamba Max Esc should just about cope with the 4s A123 packs (they are about the same as a 3s Lipo). The only decision left, is the motor to use. I'm guessing something around 3000kV should do the trick?

Finally, pinions. I can get hold of Mod 1 hardened steel pinions quite easily (through a supplier I use at work), but the jato spur gear is mod 0.8. I know the revo spur gear is mod 1 (at least it was when I had a revo a few years ago, are they still?). does anyone know if the Revo spur gears will fit on the Jato?

If any one has any tips or advice, I'd love to hear it!

Cheers
Andy