The time is right to build the truck that traxxas wouldn't

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Does it have the same chassis bolt pattern as the Rustler, at least on the lower deck? If so you could use the RCM-RC Carbon-fiber Rustler chassis. You can buy the lower deck by itself if the top deck bolt pattern is different. It looks that way from the pictures on the TRX site.

The SRT actually has a bulkhead in front of the transmission, I'm not sure if it will bolt up. With the exception of that, I figure its about the same, overall design is almost identical

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by crazyjr

The SRT actually has a bulkhead in front of the transmission, I'm not sure if it will bolt up. With the exception of that, I figure its about the same, overall design is almost identical

The stampede also has a bulkhead of sort there, and I believe the Rustler does also. Maybe you could fashion up some hybrid parts. That chassis looks very similar to the Rustler.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

The stampede also has a bulkhead of sort there, and I believe the Rustler does also. Maybe you could fashion up some hybrid parts. That chassis looks very similar to the Rustler.

on the stampede and rustler/bandit buggy, the transmission is attached to the chassis by 6 screws and the shock tower provides top support, the SRT uses a bulkhead similar, if not identical to the Nitro models, Except for it being mounted to the front of the transmission. The SRT transmission is mounted by 4 little screws in the rear and is slotted into the bulkhead, The bulkhead is bolted to the battery box and is supported by it and the shock tower is attached to the bulkhead. Its slightly more complicated but with 8 screws you can just remove the tranny without removing the entire suspension. The main reason i went this route, is that the suspension is seperate from the transmission and it has an alumnium Motorplate. Anyone that has broke a suspension mount, on a stampede or rustler, Know it costs 8 bucks a pop to fix, because you got to buy the whole gearbox, this way its a buck or two

there are also options for reat toe and antisquat that the rustler just can't do, unless you get the fastlane trannycase

[crazyjr]

As Promised, here are the pics of what i am starting with. I will update with more pics, as i make changes.

First pic is tranny showing the delrin top gear and alumnium idler
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tranny assembled with XL/VXL top shaft
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rear view showing the bulk and space where tranny sits
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side rear view showing where the bulk meets battery box
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[crazyjr]

More pics,

tranny mounted side view
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rear showing where tranny and bulk key together
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pic of front suspension and steering, Look familar? this is where the Nitro rustler/Stampede steering came from
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I also plan to see, if the electric Rustler/ Stampede arms will improve stability without going too wide. The SRT uses the nitro geometry and arm length

[crazyjr]

Also thought i'd show you the shelf queen i got

Side view
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Bottom view, look at the lack of scuff and scratches
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