Losi Ten-T Conversion - Page 3 - RC-Monster Forums

magman · 02.01.2010, 10:31 PM

Sounds like from your posts Brian that Losi did a pretty good job with this truck

I would like to see one up close and personal. Unfortunately my LHS is terrible and WAAAAY over priced...so They will not even have one I bet

BrianG · 02.02.2010, 12:20 PM

It does look like a nice truck, but only time will tell if it is durable enough. I packaged up the truck and will be sending it to Mike today for him to work his magic. When it gets back "monsterfied", I'll take some more pics.

E-Revonut · 02.02.2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stum

To be honest in the 1/10 scale electric is by far king.. I question why losi brought it out as a nitro other than to start a 'new' class such as Traxxas did w/ the slash. But with the price tag I don't see it getting big any time soon, but who knows. I think at the very least they should have dropped an e-version out at the same time, I mean losi has pretty well lead the way w/ the 1/8 ebuggies to this point.

A side note Brian.. It looks like you could just bolt on a tekno motor mount with long shank pinion and be done w/o any mods other than a couple screw holes.. just a thought :)

Doesn't look like a standard pinion or long shank pinion was an option, it doesn't appear to be a standard pitch, somewhere between mod.8 and mod1.

BrianG · 02.02.2010, 01:34 PM

If someone were to convert this with minimal aftermarket parts, one could make their own motor mount and battery tray, and then use the Tekno clutch adaptor along with the stock clutchbell and spur. However, fabbing up a solution to use mechanical brakes, while leaving enough room for the motor and batteries, might be a challenge.

Semi Pro · 02.02.2010, 04:04 PM

brianG

looks like a nice truck to convert, losi started useing mixed screws with the lst and it has just gotten worse with the 8ight B and T, but its an easy fix to just retap and replace them with metric screw

BrianG · 02.02.2010, 04:18 PM

Yeah, I've been replacing the std screws with metric when I take something apart.

stum · 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Revonut

Doesn't look like a standard pinion or long shank pinion was an option, it doesn't appear to be a standard pitch, somewhere between mod.8 and mod1.

Yes in my quick scroll I thought Brian said he was swapping to a standard pitch spur. Wonder if you could get a standard 8ight center diff in there, maybe even the diff mounts. It would make the choices a lot cheaper and easier for some quick modding. Very interested to see what Mike comes up with though :)

PS been to crc lately? the SC indoor offroad track has been a blast.. I've been up a few times this winter. Just actually snagged a losi XXT-CR 1/10 buggy to race with on my next indoor offroad day as well.. can't wait :)

Moller123456 ! · 02.06.2010, 06:05 PM

FINALLY i can post comment / replies

I LOVE the losi Ten-t (Tent

) i have ordered one, and its gonna go brushless:D i have ordered all i need for it, i only need mike to make a conversion:) i have a tekno universal motor mount in "stock" but i wont use it when mike makes something better...
Good luck brian, i can see from your other conversions, that you know what to do

i have converted a slayer before (Rc-monster motor mount of course

) But im not a pro like you brian:) but fair enougt since im 16 years old.

Sorry for bad english, im not that good, and danish

BrianG · 02.06.2010, 07:02 PM

Welcome to the forum Moller!

I sent my Ten-T to Mike (site owner) so he can develop a conversion kit for it. He should have it by now, but no telling how long it will take to complete since he is very busy. I imagine the kit will include a motor mount and battery tray with integrated ESC mount. He's also going to come up with a better center diff solution (probably using 32p/Mod0.8 gears) so that pinions are easier to come by. I'm sure when he is done, it will look like a factory-made electric Ten-t. I'm anxious for it!

From the looks of the truck, everything should fit nice and neat with little to no wasted space, without being cramped looking. The only thing it may need is a throttle extension cable due to where the receiver box is located.

Moller123456 ! · 02.06.2010, 07:14 PM

Thanks Brian:)
i did talk to mike on e-mail and he told me some plans, and i sugested 12mm hex and not the STUPID 14mm hex. I hope he will make 12mm hex:D
the car has already cost me 1100$ and i still dont have the car LOL, so i hope mike will make something cheap and great XD :D

02.06.2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

It does look like a nice truck, but only time will tell if it is durable enough. I packaged up the truck and will be sending it to Mike today for him to work his magic. When it gets back "monsterfied", I'll take some more pics.

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Welcome to the forum Moller!

I sent my Ten-T to Mike (site owner) so he can develop a conversion kit for it. He should have it by now, but no telling how long it will take to complete since he is very busy. I imagine the kit will include a motor mount and battery tray with integrated ESC mount. He's also going to come up with a better center diff solution (probably using 32p/Mod0.8 gears) so that pinions are easier to come by. I'm sure when he is done, it will look like a factory-made electric Ten-t. I'm anxious for it!

From the looks of the truck, everything should fit nice and neat with little to no wasted space, without being cramped looking. The only thing it may need is a throttle extension cable due to where the receiver box is located.

These two replies make you ask the question; Are Mike and Brian the same person? I just pondered that idea once more.

gixxer · 02.06.2010, 07:45 PM

wow, I just saw this thread. I knew you were ordering one from the other post but never say this. Anyways looking forward to seeing the end result. Really odd about the diff though.

now what I would really like would be for losi to make a sc electric version of this. I already have a slash 4x4 but just ordered the jammin scrt10 cause I think they will be faster on the track.

BrianG · 02.07.2010, 02:29 PM

Well, sold the radio and engine on ebay. Got $185 for the radio and $215 for the engine (WTF???). After shipping and ebay/paypal fees, the Ten-T ruggy costed me a heair less than $200. Not too bad.

jzemaxx · 02.07.2010, 02:32 PM

The Ten-T would be AWESOME if it could be converted to a 4wd SCT. Keep the cry babies from whining about buggy conversions since they are to heavy......sniff sniff.

lincpimp · 02.07.2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Well, sold the radio and engine on ebay. Got $185 for the radio and $215 for the engine (WTF???). After shipping and ebay/paypal fees, the Ten-T ruggy costed me a heair less than $200. Not too bad.

Jesus, 215 for a nitro mill. You found the sucker of the century Brian. Can I have his addy as I would like to offer him some waterfront property...