blackfoot extreme with clod tires

[jimbob]

i would probably ditch those big old wheels

put some 2.2" back on ther, now it normally uses a 540 can so they should be alright and if gearing is limited maybe stick to that, depends waht you wanna use it for....
if its for bashing/speed maybe 19t 540 motor
if its for hard bashing/trials then wack in a 550 or 600 can and it should be all good

[JOHN01374]

Jim,

Thanks for the reply. It'll be for light bashing and more for climing over stuff. The rear is locked so it should be pretty good even being 2 wheel drive. Speed is not really my concern. I like the idea of the huge tires and everyone that's seen it so far loves the look. i have to admit it's pretty cool. One guys comment was "if tamiya designed the E-Maxx that would be it" Not sure I agree but I took the compliment anyway :027: Wonder if I could get a Twin det front gearbox and make this thing 4 wheel drive. twin 550's should handle this load fine.

[jimbob]

ya i would stick with the 550's then, you could always get a 35-75 turn motor but they are really slow but will work on 7.2V.. dunno how much room you got for two packs on the blackfoot

get some pics up, im sure we all want to see :018: i am thinking that it must look pretty good

[JOHN01374]

Jim,

Pics are coming in about an hour. I'm getting ready to leave work. Any idea if the twin Det front gear box assembly would fit in the Blackfoot extreme? I have a 14.4V ESC from an E-maxx so II could run twin motors.

[lydiasdad]

All electronics has a motor that is even longer than a 550. It is as long as a 750 sized motor but is the diameter of a normal 540/550 motor. It can also handle up to 24 volts. It has the torque to turn those big tires. http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...3-24_VDC_.html

[JOHN01374]

pics as promised

[jimbob]

where :030: