I just won a like-new UE Lightning Chassis for $416!!!

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

If i do decide to sell the UE chassis, i have to give a fellow in Netherlands first crack at it, as I promised him that a few years ago. I will post pictures here if you want - the truck is almost rtr, but only the chassis and a few other components on this truck in particular are UE. I have a 2.5 T-maxx with the smallblock Dace chassis, UE single speed and racer X shocks and suspension on it as well somewhere - used to be a kick-ass race truck back in the day. I plan on keeping the racer x, vbs setup on my old race G-Maxx, though(I hope to someday bring it back to show/race condition and keep it for posterity, as it has an original emaxx part on it somewhere(before widemaxx and before Novak ESC). The truck was really what got me started in business, though it changes many times through the years, Emaxx parts and hopups and brushless setups were my core business for the 1st couple years in business.

i have left you my email address on the first reply message, you can send them there or here if like. send pics of only what is for sale. it will teaz me to see the other stuff not for sale. lol. either that or you could send a link?? thanks

Originally Posted by Chadworkz

You can run the 8mm CVDs in the 15mm knuckles with the use of 8x15x5 bearings. They are a little bit difficult to find, but they are out there...and you can run them until you find a set of 16mm knuckles. Or, some people have successfully milled the knuckles to 16mm, so if you have a local machine shop, you could go that route. Maybe Mike might do it for you, as I am sure he can do it right.

really, i didnt know they made that size of brg's?? the milling would probably be the best bet, because brgs are easy to find that size.

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

If i do decide to sell the UE chassis, i have to give a fellow in Netherlands first crack at it, as I promised him that a few years ago. I will post pictures here if you want - the truck is almost rtr, but only the chassis and a few other components on this truck in particular are UE. I have a 2.5 T-maxx with the smallblock Dace chassis, UE single speed and racer X shocks and suspension on it as well somewhere - used to be a kick-ass race truck back in the day. I plan on keeping the racer x, vbs setup on my old race G-Maxx, though(I hope to someday bring it back to show/race condition and keep it for posterity, as it has an original emaxx part on it somewhere(before widemaxx and before Novak ESC). The truck was really what got me started in business, though it changes many times through the years, Emaxx parts and hopups and brushless setups were my core business for the 1st couple years in business.

ya, post pics of all that is for sale only, you will teaze me with the other parts not for sale. either that or you could send a link. thanks

[Chadworkz]

VXB.com sells 8x15x5 bearings, but they are $9.95 each...almost $80 for the 8 bearings you need.

You could also sleeve an Avid RC 8x14x5 bearing to make it fit in the 15mm hole, and those are only $1 each!

Originally Posted by Chadworkz

VXB.com sells 8x15x5 bearings, but they are $9.95 each...almost $80 for the 8 bearings you need.

You could also sleeve an Avid RC 8x14x5 bearing to make it fit in the 15mm hole, and those are only $1 each!

right on, i will check into it. that is alot of money for them 8x15x5 brgs wow!! not worth it.

[Sinco]

Chad so did you ever get the chassis? I live in CA and actually went in person and saw the chassis. It looked to be in good shape, but I think there was one stripped hole. He told me he had no trans mount. He also had the VBS with the skids but I didn't like the way some of the holes were ob-longed. Over all I didn't have a good feeling about the seller. Seemed a little shady to me.


Doug

[Chadworkz]

No, I have not gotten the chassis...

So, you actually know this guy, and have personally seen the chassis in real life?

[Sinco]

Originally Posted by Chadworkz

No, I have not gotten the chassis...

So, you actually know this guy, and have personally seen the chassis in real life?

Yes I saw in on Ebay and noticed he was local so called him up so I could see it in person. Like I said the overall chassis looked good but where the skids bolted into the VBS didn't look that good. I am just getting back into the hobby and wanted to see a VBS in person.

Doug

[Chadworkz]

So you saw the VBS, not the chassis? I am confused...

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

If i do decide to sell the UE chassis, i have to give a fellow in Netherlands first crack at it, as I promised him that a few years ago. I will post pictures here if you want - the truck is almost rtr, but only the chassis and a few other components on this truck in particular are UE. I have a 2.5 T-maxx with the smallblock Dace chassis, UE single speed and racer X shocks and suspension on it as well somewhere - used to be a kick-ass race truck back in the day. I plan on keeping the racer x, vbs setup on my old race G-Maxx, though(I hope to someday bring it back to show/race condition and keep it for posterity, as it has an original emaxx part on it somewhere(before widemaxx and before Novak ESC). The truck was really what got me started in business, though it changes many times through the years, Emaxx parts and hopups and brushless setups were my core business for the 1st couple years in business.

hey bud, were you going to send those pics?? i left my email in the first quote. let me know thanks

[Kcaz25]

Mike I'd buy any low profile towers you have for 100 bucks, since you said you like low towers, as I do.

[Sinco]

Originally Posted by Chadworkz

So you saw the VBS, not the chassis? I am confused...

Nothing to be confused about I said I saw the chassis and the vbs .

Doug

[RC-Monster Mike]

Here are a couple pictures of the emaxx and the Dace T-maxx with racerx suspension. The Emaxx also has the UE servo saver and 6mm UE cvds installed in it. The Lightning chassis is in great shape, but the braces have a few nicks and scratches from use. Overall condition is excellent.
The T-maxx has a UE fwd-only installed and has the original Racer-X suspension(15mm bearings) and UE shock set. The truck is in great shape, but has dirt on it from about 5 years ago(ythe last time it was raced), so it will need some clean-up. :)

[RC-Monster Mike]

Originally Posted by Kcaz25

Mike I'd buy any low profile towers you have for 100 bucks, since you said you like low towers, as I do.

Pretty sure I have a new pair of 7075 low profile shock towers here (Nova RC Hybrid towers that were initially developed for the Ofna dominator with the Prolin maxx suspension kit, which I also have). :)

[JERRY2KONE]

Its funny how these things never seem to go out of style. Even though they are now in the catigory of nostalgic they are still in demand. Someone's going to get lucky.