MT4 G3 / ST1 Pro Bash Truggy conversion

[Lizard]

Hi,

wanted to share my not-yet-finished Thundertiger MT4 G3 Bash Truggy Conversion.

Well, generally the MT4 G3 seems to be a decent car, however I did not like a few things: The plastic cage is way too small, it won't allow for larger 6s packs or larger motors. Even if I managed to stuff in 6s there, the center of gravity would probably be too far to the right of the car. Also, the whole chassis is not really stiff. I didn't want to add a "Harley" Top Brace, that's too heavy, too ugly and the center of gravity gets elevated too much.

So I removed the plastic cage completely and changed the layout.

Used some angular plastic and made some chassis enclosures and batterypack holders. For stability, I added the chassis braces from the TT ST-1 Pro. Good thing is, my construction weighs about the same (250gram) as the stock plastic cage. Gives a more rigid car now with better weight distribution but still stock weight.

For motor/ESC I'll be using a Castle 1717 + MMM extreme from an XO-1. To make the 1717 fit the engine holder I had to open up the holes for the engine screws to 4mm and put 2mm Aluminum underneath for chassis clearance.

The center diff is composed of Savage 7075 Nova Diff-Housings, Nitro-Diff-Mod (little blocks on crosspins, like in newer Savage diffs), Savage spider gears, Kyosho 46t steel spur and Kyosho outdrive cups.
For Motor pinion I haven't decided yet, there is enough space to mount something between 17 and 22, so I'll have enough options.

The Body I will be using is from a Savage Flux, it fits pefectly in front of the Spoiler with it's flat truck bed. In addition to the Spoiler I mounted the MT4 G3 wheelybar.

I haven't decided yet on the layout of the front, maybe I'll put the steering servo to the left side, this way I have lots of space on the right side for a receiver box.