The low budget DIY XL conversion

[Nixpus]

I know I wrote that Id update if I broke anything... well I havent. Pinion and spur is a bit worn due to the lacking motor mount... but thats also about it! :)

What did happen was a Neu-Castle 1717 1580kv in the mail (didn't read about the sale in time to grab a Neu-Castle 1520 1Y 1600kv). But hey... bigger is better right!

Im debating a bit if I should try a center diff solution... but as soon as I start looking on Ebay etc. I realize that I have no clue what to look for. 119$ for a slipperrential is a bit over the top in a budget build ;) Any budget friendly mod1 center diffs out there? And are replacement parts / extra spurs easy to get?

I saw that Ofna has a center slipper (no diff)... we all know the savage slipper is a joke... but if the Ofna center slipper actually work it may also be a route worth following.

Any input on budget center diff, slipper or direct drive solutions appreciated :)

[V0RT3X]

Some CD pics here:

https://www.rc-monster.com/forum/sho...t=26750&page=8

[lincpimp]

Great build, reminds me alot of my old 8s savage! I did use some off the shelf parts, but it was all stuff that was just laying around getting dusty. I could never keep a decent diff in mine, but that was before the BP diffs came out. I have a set of flux tvps here and by the time I have finished the 2 stretched chassis savages I should have enough parts to make a std wheelbase truck. Might have to do another budget build!!!