Best Chassis, etc for a e-revo racer - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

Serum · 12.03.2006, 12:17 PM

Yes, I was.

coolhandcountry · 12.03.2006, 07:12 PM

Could some explain to me how the stock chassis can have a lower center of gravity or lower battery mounts than a g2r. The batts set almost as low as the skids. If any lower that will bottom out first.

crazyjr · 12.03.2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by blt4speed

This forum is sweet, great advice just minutes away. THANKS TO ALL OF U

Now i'm swaying to the g2r. I think it has a longer wheelbase than the 3.3 vantage? Does either have adjustments the other is not capable of?

Actually they are identical in wheelbase, I have both. For handling, you can't beat a G2R, it out corners everything i have ever raced against and comes close to running with buggies. Everybody i let drive it are impressed, some of them are hardcore nitro and revo owners

Sylvester · 12.03.2006, 09:45 PM

The stock chassis are great for bashing, acceptable for racing - it flips on occurance though... as for the g2r, its an all out racing chassis, even on high grip surfaces i had problems trying to flip it over. For racing, g2r all the way, for bashing stockers work great. :028:

crazyjr · 12.03.2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by coolhandcountry

Could some explain to me how the stock chassis can have a lower center of gravity or lower battery mounts than a g2r. The batts set almost as low as the skids. If any lower that will bottom out first.

I can't see how, the batteries are flat and lower than any conversion other than Starscream's (lower plate under the trans)

BrianG · 12.03.2006, 11:19 PM

FWIW: The only time I flip (using the stock chassis) is if turning on a high traction surface like grass. On the track, only a rut in the track on a turn will flip it. The batteries aren't exactly low, but the motor, batteries, tranny are all on the same plane. IIRC, the tranny is the highest "heavy" item on the truck. I'm very happy with using the stock chassis.

12.03.2006, 11:34 PM

ill have to try mine out, to get the lowest COG out of my stock chasis.

starscream · 12.04.2006, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyjr

I can't see how, the batteries are flat and lower than any conversion other than Starscream's (lower plate under the trans)

Ya crazy, I do believe my EVO had the lowest CG using the stock chassis but it definelty wasn't the lightest. Its 2yrs old this month :018:. Boy time flies

I believe the EVO weighed around 12.5 pounds with 18 GP3300's. It was a great racer for its time and was very entertaining to watch the nitro trucks bounce off of it like flies during a race :005: I was able to win several races with this truck.

However, I now own 2 G2R's and would say that if you're going to build a truck for hard core racing, there's nothing better than the G2R. It's light weight, has a low CG and is very durable. My G2R weigh's ~9 pounds with 6S lipo, which is a decent racing weight. If you have the money, go with the G2R.

Procharged5.0 · 12.04.2006, 12:19 PM

The Gorillamaxx E-Revo conversion package is fantastic. I'd vote for that.

Serum · 12.04.2006, 01:22 PM

@starscream;

Yeah, you need a little of mass in races.. I hear you.. Too light isn't too good either. makes the truck handle less predictable, and you'll be pushed around easy..

crazyjr · 12.05.2006, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

FWIW: The only time I flip (using the stock chassis) is if turning on a high traction surface like grass. On the track, only a rut in the track on a turn will flip it. The batteries aren't exactly low, but the motor, batteries, tranny are all on the same plane. IIRC, the tranny is the highest "heavy" item on the truck. I'm very happy with using the stock chassis.

I never implied that the stock chassis was a bad setup, I was answering Leroy's question about how the stock chassis could have lower center of gravity. Matter of fact i like the stocker setups, but i am a racer and lazy so i waited for Gorilla to do it for me:p :cool: .

On the G2R, i can run in almost anything but concrete and blacktop, high G cornering is a no-no for those. I can out corner truggies with mine

crazyjr · 12.05.2006, 01:50 AM

[QUOTE=starscream]Ya crazy, I do believe my EVO had the lowest CG using the stock chassis but it definelty wasn't the lightest. Its 2yrs old this month :018:. Boy time flies

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Yeah my G2R will be 1 year old the 22nd of this month (not sure but think i got the first one out of RC-Monster), I agree about how time flies.

01.17.2007, 07:24 PM

I have another Revo conversion chassis, much lower CG than the Gorilla or stock. Basically lipo only though, I am sure you can fit nicds in there but I dont feel like wasting the time in making it work for them myself. I will post up some pictures in the near futute if anyone is interested. Currently running 5s/ big maxximum/ mamba max in it with excellent results. Another good thing is it has a center diff. :eek:

01.17.2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomb-Proof

I have another Revo conversion chassis, much lower CG than the Gorilla or stock. Basically lipo only though, I am sure you can fit nicds in there but I dont feel like wasting the time in making it work for them myself. I will post up some pictures in the near futute if anyone is interested. Currently running 5s/ big maxximum/ mamba max in it with excellent results. Another good thing is it has a center diff. :eek:

Yes! pics would be great!...

Bye:018:

Procharged5.0 · 01.17.2007, 07:28 PM

Welcome to the forums Bomb-Proof!