CEN Racing GTS BRUSHLESS!!! - RC-Monster Forums

magudaman · 02:09 PM

So I was looking over my emaxx and see I have lots 1/8th scale parts. We have the 1/8 scale differentials, 1/8 scale shocks, ect. So why not just start with a 1/8 scale truck like the Cen racing GTS. It comes with metal CVDs, all metal diffs, 24mm wheel nuts, all metal dual steering servos, 8 shocks with functional reservoirs. At $500 seems like a really good deal. Heck it comes with everything I have upgraded to anyways and a big engine that you can sell on ebay for something like $150+. So what I know I want so far:

- I want to run a123 on the setup maybe 5s or higher with at least 2p
- I want wheelie poping power. How much does this beast weigh with the motor (edit Just found in a review with engine it weighs 17lbs OUCH)? Can I get away with running a feiago motor on this beast? I am still on a budge?
( I already have too much power on my emaxx with 9xl, MM, and lowest timming with 5s a123 (14 cell nimh equal) )
- What do you think about this project? Give some feedback, maybe addition problems I will run into.

Heck if this sounds good I might sell my emaxx and go from there.

Arct1k · 11.27.2007, 03:05 PM

Just a pointer....

http://finedesignrc.com/ct-cen.asp

IMO quite heavy for a MM and a Feiago...

I've had issues with that combo on a revo..

suicideneil · 11.27.2007, 04:50 PM

In my eyes, it looks like a larger, uglier looking version of the Savage. I'd be more inclined to convert an LST2 or Aftershock, they use 1/8 parts dont they? Or as good as at anyrate.....

magudaman · 11.27.2007, 05:14 PM

I agree the thing is kind of ugly. When I was doing some research it was one of the first 1/8 scales I had heard about but now I will have to try doing some more research on different models. So a heavy for a mamba setup well that might push it out of my price range. Hmmmmm. Well I have to keep crunching numbers and see where I end up on price since that is a major concern for me.

t-maxxracer32 · 11.27.2007, 05:37 PM

the body and the red aluminum just dont do it for me...

get a savage. you will be happy.

suicideneil · 11.27.2007, 06:15 PM

There are lots of 1/8 buggies and truggies around these days, but few have quite the same look/feel as a normal 1/10 MT like the Maxx or Revo etc. The losi Muggy is one idea, or the CRT 1/8.

Heck, stick big V-tread tyres on anything and I'll consider it an MT in my eyes....

gtxracer · 11.27.2007, 06:49 PM

I'm sorry but CEN makes some ugly stuff. Get a MGT, Savage, or some other big block MT.

11.28.2007, 02:12 AM

You can't go wrong with anything Losi. The E-Aftershock I just did was my first Losi. And I haven't broke anything yet, besides the body.

http://http://www.rc-monster.com/for...t=e-aftershock

aqwut · 11.28.2007, 02:51 AM

I agree with the Ugly colour they have for the chassis plates... but the quality if it is top notch... that's my favourite M/T by far.. I wouldn't use it for racing... but for bashing... you can't go wrong... The CEN GTS is my baby, and he's not ugly...

It's the toughest 1/8th monster truck out there by far... just the chassis plate is kinda sucks...

now does this look ugly?..

BL_RV0 · 11.28.2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gtxracer

I'm sorry but CEN makes some ugly stuff. Get a MGT, Savage, or some other big block MT.

i second the mgt. get a truckstopracing 6x6 conv plz!
ww.truckstopracing.com

aqwut · 11.28.2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

i second the mgt. get a truckstopracing 6x6 conv plz!
ww.truckstopracing.com

MGT or LOSI.. they both would be nice conversions.. I would chose the LST out of those two.. love the big fat shocks and you can fix the LST faster than the MGT just because of the design.. but it's a pain in the *ss to change servos on the LST..