Brushless Converted Cen Matrix TR

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Got the Matrix today :D Was cleaner than I thought it would be (thank you, Ben :))

Set it up to be used with one LiPo, CowRC-Moo-Slicked every moving part, added a front bumper, and now she is ready for brushless! I have $110 so far from my Slash that I sold :)



Took off the ghetto straps and replaced them with velcro. Looks better if you ask me :) Not the lipo I will be using(too small ;))







Size comparision:








Can't wait to get it running.

[brushlessboy16]

Glad you like it Cody :)

[Arct1k]

OK looks like B16 didn't include the proper motor mount - I suggest before you do anything you get a proper one from mike...

If its included that one has been bent and re-straightened mike offered to replace for 50% cost but not sure if that will run between owners - mikes a great guy so will take care of you.

If you are running a single pack I'd put the diff back in its proper location and move the battery try to the other side...

You are looking at:

280 for MM combo
45 for motor mount
+ tires, Batteries, Servo and RX

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

OK looks like B16 didn't include the proper motor mount - I suggest before you do anything you get a proper one from mike...

If its included that one has been bent and re-straightened mike offered to replace for 50% cost but not sure if that will run between owners - mikes a great guy so will take care of you.

If you are running a single pack I'd put the diff back in its proper location and move the battery try to the other side...

You are looking at:

280 for MM combo
45 for motor mount
+ tires, Batteries, Servo and RX

It was in the box with the truck. calm down.

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Yes, I have the other motor mount. I will try it out later :)

And artic, about the setup, I plan on running an EZRun 150a ESC/2000kv motor combo which runs about $200 and then a $100 5000mah 5s 30c LiPo. Tires will come later ;)

[BL_RV0]

You can usually find a MMM combo for $240ish, buy that. IMO a much better setup, and the cs of the two companies is not even comparable...

[maxxdout]

I may actually do that. If I an spending a lot on a setup anyways, I might as well pay the extra $40-60 and do it right, right? :)

[BL_RV0]

Exactly.

[maxxdout]

Switched the stuff over:

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Well it's been a while so I thought I'd post an update. I decided to go with the EZRun C4 Combo and a Turnigy 4s 5000mAh LiPo. Just placed an order last night at amain for a new body(JConcepts XT8 Illuzion), JConcepts Rulux Half-up 1/2" offset, Badland MT tires, and Ofna yellow truggy foams. Might dye the rims all black or have the front rims orange the rear rims black to go with the paint scheme which is going to be almost identical to my RC18T, but with some changed and some silver pinstriping. Also got some 1/8" lexan from a good guy off of TheToyz forums to make an ESC plate since the other one I made was fugly. Hopefully it will do with and not flex/break much, but if it does, it has a warranty and I have extra to make about 7 more plates

Here's the paint scheme I am gonna do, but with some silver pinstriping:



Still waiting on the EZRun, so here are some pics as the matrix is now...

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Slightly older pics...







Something ain't right here...





That's it for now! When I get my stuff from AMain, I'll get some pics up and get that body all airbrushed up!!

[BL_RV0]

Cool man. You're getting new tires, right?

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by maxxdout

Well it's been a while so I thought I'd post an update. I decided to go with the EZRun C4 Combo and a Turnigy 4s 5000mAh LiPo. Just placed an order last night at amain for a new body(JConcepts XT8 Illuzion), JConcepts Rulux Half-up 1/2" offset, Badland MT tires, and Ofna yellow truggy foams. Might dye the rims all black or have the front rims orange the rear rims black to go with the paint scheme which is going to be almost identical to my RC18T, but with some changed and some silver pinstriping. Also got some 1/8" lexan from a good guy off of TheToyz forums to make an ESC plate since the other one I made was fugly. Hopefully it will do with and not flex/break much, but if it does, it has a warranty and I have extra to make about 7 more plates

[maxxdout]

Yea, what Ben said :P

[BL_RV0]