Here is my entry into the (soon to be) budget mini project contest..
I found a mini T off of the rc-tech donation thread. and then started planning..
What i came up with is to be one BAMF..
6x4, dual brushless, 6s powered, 4wd short course truck...
I plan on using 2 rear assemblies from the losi mini's, i got a mini slider roller today.
Setup entails 2
kd 20-40 2400kv motors, 2 plane esc's (who needs brakes) and 2 3s 1050mah lipos.
Running 12mm wheel adapters and Vxl slash 1/16th scale wheels and tires.
all based around a 7075 aluminum chassis.
Now for the starter pic. here is the mini slider i picked up for $40
Came with the following all NIP
2 complete sets of a-arms
front bulk head and kick plate
Front pivot block set
Complete F/r hub carrier set
Front and rear shock towers
4 Spur gears
Front and rear bumper set
Gear differential
Set of 14 Ball cups
Camber and steering links
A complete screw ki
Motor brushes and springs
2 Rebuildable ball bearing 280 motors
Set of 4 pinions
Gear cover
Plastic shock components
3 body sets
Silver front springs
and a new 1100mah 6cell pack
thats alot of stuff for 40 bucks
Stay tuned.