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rustnpede · **1/10 4x4 -** 01.16.2006, 03:26 AM

What 4x4 are out there? Truck or Buggy. Theres an extra SS5800 siting in the bottom of my tool box that I want to make use out of. I have a brushless rustler and stampede and have bullitproofed them to withstand the punishment my bashing sessions put them through. What 4x4s ,besides emaxx, are out there that have a good selection of hopups. I was thinking about a rising storm but could not find any hoppups that would strengthen the transmission for brushless power.

crazyjr · 01.16.2006, 08:32 AM

The only one that can use the ss5800 is the HPI RS4mt. Its based off the RS4 touring car and uses a belt drive. It is no longer produced, but you can still find them in good shape on Ebayand a few other places

Almost forgot, Welcome to the forums

Re~Mix · 01.16.2006, 01:02 PM

Could always try a Nitro MT2 conversion, since the belt drive of the rs4mt can't withstand anything more than a novak 5800. That's it for off-road ones though, unless you want to go to 4wd buggies, which there are plenty of.

crazyjr · 03:50 PM

Thats why i suggested that, because he has a ss5800and the MT2 might be too much for the 5800. Actually i have seen the drivetrain run with a 6 turn brushed motor in a RS2 pro2 and survive with no problems, but the larger tires will limit the power capacityof the drivetrain

01.16.2006, 04:40 PM

I had a RS4 MT that I ran on a SS5800, it was okay and fairly fast, but I never felt secure enough with it to full on bash it. I did put a few hop ups on it though, the woven graphite front chassis brace is mandatory if you're gonna drive it any bit hard.

Oh yeah, I turned mine into a buggy by running Super Nitro wheels with 2.2" buggy tires and a XXX-4 body, but sold it because I didn't feel like working out the bugs it had in the driveline (don't really like belts anyway).

01.16.2006, 08:51 PM

I also had a MT, and I too turned it into a "RB" (racing buggy). Except mine was all graphite and I sold it because I thought the glitching was the car's fault, but after I opened up the ESC, I found out why it was so...

The MT2 however, may have a sturdier drivetrain, but it is not bulletproof. The 8s I had in it nuked my rear diff...twice.

rustnpede · 01.17.2006, 01:15 AM

Yeah, Im not too fond of the belt drive layout.

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Originally posted by Re~Mix
Could always try a Nitro MT2 conversion. . .

Where can I find Info on this conversion. The only search results I get are for engine conversions.

01.17.2006, 08:56 PM

Here's a link to my conversion:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...9206#post19206

Here's a movie too!
http://www.rcpics.net/view_single.php?medid=72035

rustnpede · 01.22.2006, 05:35 PM

Looks like everybodys using these monster motor/esc setups. Doesnt sound like my little ss5800 would do the conversion justice.

squeeforever · 01.22.2006, 05:46 PM

have you thought about a pede? i have heard that the rear tranny will bolt up to the front and allow for 4wd although it requires 2 motors and escs i think.

Re~Mix · 01.22.2006, 06:48 PM

Your best bet for the ss5800 is the rs4-mt. It should hold up to the novak at least. Otherwise you could custom build a 1/10th truck, there seems to be a market for a durable 1/10th 4wd stadium, yet nobody makes one.

Batfish · **Re: 1/10 4x4 -** 01.22.2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally posted by rustnpede
I was thinking about a rising storm but could not find any hoppups that would strengthen the transmission for brushless power.

FYI - I have a Tamiya Rising Storm. The stock drivetrain will hold up well to an SS5800. The diffs are metal-geared. The only initial concern would be the main drive shaft, which is plastic. Definitely look at getting a replacement drive shaft if you go that route.
I ran my Rising Storm with my Lehner Basic XL4200 and MGM 8012 on 6 cells for a couple weeks and had zero problems.
I've actually been thinking about buying a used SS5800 system just for the Rising Storm.

captain harlock · 01.22.2006, 09:12 PM

If you want an off roader with a 4WD transmission, I would tell you to get the Kyosho Lazer ZX-5. Its the latest 4wd electric buggy made by Kyosho, using a shaft driven system very similar to the TC3's system. You only need a set of Titanium screws made by speedtechrc.com because the stock screws are piece of trash. Here's the buggy: http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...il.asp?id=5494

If you wait a bit longer, Tamiya will release their ultimate off road buggy ever. Its name is the TRF 416X, as I've heared. It will have a shaft drive train with double deck chassis and ofcourse the famous and beloved Tamiya quality derived from their 415 touring car and the TB Evolution series of touring cars.

crazyjr · 01.22.2006, 09:43 PM

If you are into custom work you could use a tc3 and convert it into a truck with a custom chassis

Re~Mix · 01.22.2006, 10:52 PM

The kyosho buggy does not look very durable at all, possibly the least out of all in existance. The xxx-4 G+ is nice, and moderatly durable (if you're not an idiot with it like most). The bj4x4 would be my choice if I had the money, but still made for racing, not bashing.