Project Mutant Predator

I started this build a while ago. I have had to improvise with misc. parts such as the center shafts to make this work
Parts Used:
HCR Ti Mutant Maxx Chassis
Sealed Emaxx diffs
Gs Storm Center diff
Proline Powerstroke Shocks
Mamba Monster 2200kv BL system
Zippy 4s 5000mah
Jr ds8711 Steering Servo
Proline Steering Kit
Airtronics Mx3-fg Tx/Rx
Traxxas Outer CVD's
Ofna and XTM center shafts
HPI Savage Diff cups F/R
Traxxas Grey Bulks
Traxxas Square Shock Towers
RPM Front A-Arms
RPM Trutrack Rear Arms
Traxxas Ss Hinge Pins wit E clips

Goal eventually is to convert to GA bulks and KH towers, This is the weakest link in my setup so far
She is an absolute beast, Gearing at 9/46 for 37mph but will lift the tires at almost full speed.

Anyway here she is!!

[Kcaz25]

Awesome. mounting the MMM in a box (looks hack and prevents cooling airflow, also heavy) AND mounting the battery so high like on a normal chassis and looks like in a classes case, also with one strap ruin it for me(not going to stay on). Still awesome chose of parts. Please fix it!!!!!!! So much potenitial

[_paralyzed_]

Awesome! IIRC you teased us a while ago that you were going to build this, and I've been waiting to see it done!

The mutant platform is certainly a rare find for the maxx. I always wanted to do one brushless!

For bulks I'd go with fastlane 1/8 scalers and 1/8 gears. I agree with Zack, I'd lose the box around the MMM and try to lower the battery. The low COG is the whole point of the mutant.

She looks good man! And it sounds like you're having fun. Video!!

I know ideally the ESC shouldnt be in that box, But honestly it still doesnt ever get hot. The fan may kick on at the end of my battery if it even does. The battery is mounted in a metal sunglasses case, it works great to protect the battery and it doesnt get hot either. My system runs flawlessly now. I have been trying to figure out how to mount the battery lower but room is the enemy, I have been trying to figure out a way to optimize all my electronics just havent had a chance to try my ideas. Its either run it or fix it and I pretty much just got it all together.
I have been looking at the FLM HYbrid Bulks and a set of KH towers if I can come across them for a fair price. I have a few rigs to get rid of to get the $$ to buy more though

[George16]

I have a set of GA bulks and KH towers if you're interested. They came from my JT racing chassis.

I still have all the parts (suspension etc). I only sold the chassis.







Good job on your conversion .

what do you want for them?? I am working on selling the savage so I can make the purchase, are you interested in any trades. Savage .25 with CF TVP's Hitec Hs645mg servos extra tires, HB roll cage and tons of extra parts inc. a few NEW aluminum clutches.

I started to tear it down last night to reconfigure my electronics. Hopefully I can satisfy myself and others with some changes. The hardest part will be finding a lower point to mount the battery. The strap I use is for a brief case and it is wrapped 3 times. It is as solid as any other battery strap I could find it does NOT move under any circumstances including cartwheels. This is my first ground up build so please bear with me, lol!!

[Kcaz25]

Flip the mount, flip the cd, get a monoblock(more room) and new shaft, widen the chassis(would be easy), something. LOL

I dont know that a Monoblock will fit this chassis...
The thought I had was to flip the upper chassis deck over and try to flip the CD around and have the motor point towards the front. I am hoping to gain some clearance by doing this. I really dont want to cut up the upper chassis deck. I dont want to compromise the structural integrity. Although I have thought about making some braces that mount from the tower to the lower deck and make an upper deck out of CF. I just need more funds at this point. If the wofe finds out I spent any more on this thing with out selling one of my other rigs it could get messy, lol...

Well fliping the chassis wont work. So I am trying to obtain a 1/8" piece of CF to make a new upper chassis deck. Probably going to grab a RCM battery tray kit as well. Maybe I can convince George16 to trade me those parts for a RTR Savage with extras. I know the truck is worth more but that is the EXACT set up I really want with the strobe braces.

And the monoblock will not fit this chassis, the lower mounting point on the monoblock goes to what would be the chassis braces on the maxx. This chassis eliminates the rear skid, so it wont mount

[_paralyzed_]

the problem with GA bulks (or any bulks) is that you are stuck with traxxas diffs, or need the uber expensive UE ultra lite diff cases to run 1/8 gears. With brushless power you will NEED better diffs.

it sucks about the layout, almost as if it wasn't made for electric!

The top plate only serves to hold servos and stiffen the chassis. You could eliminate it and make chassis braces to replace it. (think 1/8 buggy)

Or, if making a new top plate, I would place the battery box first and integrate the box and top plate to make one unit.

Also, if making parts, you could turn the servo sideways for a little more room.

Or, just run it like it is and tell all us internet bloaks to shove off!

[ZippyBasher]

Well with GA bulks You can always go the LST2 Diff route... Seems to be pretty popular. Also the 3905 diffs when shimmed properly seem to hold up fairly well in my Maxx. There is always options...

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by ZippyBasher

Well with GA bulks You can always go the LST2 Diff route... Seems to be pretty popular. Also the 3905 diffs when shimmed properly seem to hold up fairly well in my Maxx. There is always options...

good point about the LST diffs. (they just need minor fabrication to work)

I disagree about the 3905 diffs, however. When shimmed properly the ring and pinion hold up but the spider gears let go. I've seen it too many times, and figure if you're going to do it, do it right from the start- some form of 1/8 scale gears.

Eventually I would like to use 1/8 diffs but $$ is the enemy right now. As you see it I have about $1400 tied up. Looks like soon to be $2k. lol I am going to get a battery tray kit and a piece of CF to make a new upper chassis deck. I thought about using 1/8 buggy style braces but dont have access to a CNC or mill. So CF is what will be used. I have had NO problems yet with the f/r diffs. THey are the new Emaxx sealed diffs I dont know what model they come from. THe problem with getting bulks that arent for traxxas is the rig will be down even longer due to more $$ being spent. I like to play. I have other rigs but honestly they get quite boring after playing with this thing

[Kcaz25]

I don't see why you can't bolt(with countersinks) a flat plate of aluminum or plasitic to widen the chassis.