My RC10 4wd....Gomachv and Mini inspired!

[wydraz]

I haven't posted the full build here as didn't want to distract from the true geniuses behind the concept of using a front Stealth gearbox to make a 4wd converted RC10. Jeff and Mini.

Anyway, I've made my own version using Optima Mid front arms, hubs and carriers - I'll let the pic and videos do the rest of the talking. Hope you enjoy. It ran so well I was surprised! Next I think I'll cut down the front stealth box and fabricate a cover for the resulting hole.

Well I stuck in some electrics last night and gave her a test run today and wow! Exceeded all my expectations, it runs great! Thanks again to Mini Eason and Gomachv (Jeff) for the ideas

Pre-electrics:



Electrics used:

ESC: Novak Hammer Pro
Motor: Old 19 turn brushed
Servo: Low profile core
Battery: 4200mah shorty LiPo

Wheels: Avante Black Special Pink
Tyres: Vintage worn Schumacher CAT Full spike (1.9"?)

Whilst I'm waiting for my Sidewinder body to arrive I found an old unknown temporary orange body to use. Next I may remove the front Stealth and Dremel it to remove the top part as there is no topshaft used at the front, then fabricate a dust cover to keep the innards clean.

Hope you enjoy the videos

Image before running:



The video is in 2 parts as my daughter accidentally pressed the home button on my phone:

Video Part 1

http://youtu.be/[youtube]unuItJ_B7S4[/youtube]
Video Part 2

http://youtu.be/[youtube]6hLR3qSeP14[/youtube]

[GoMachV]

Sweet!!! Lookin good dude!

[pumpkinfish]

We need a full parts break out so others can do this. I have a couple spare RC10's that would be a perfect candidate!

Great job!!!

[wydraz]

Here are the parts I used to convert my my new built original Team/Worlds Car to 4wd.

As Jeff and Mini have proven there are various incarnations possible on the theme:

1 x Gomachv nose plate, shock tower and upper link standoffs
1 x rere Stealth case (used in rear, original stealth used in front)
2 x Robinson Racing 26 tooth 5mm 48pitch pinions
2 x 3Racing 18 tooth Pulleys 3RAC-3PY/18 (also planing to try 19's for belt tensioning reasons)
4 x 5x8mm flanged bearings
2 x Tamiya FF03 spur gear shafts
2 x Kyosho Optima Mid front wishbones (dremeled lip off inside)
2 x Kyosho Optima Mid Hubs
2 x Kyosho Optima Mid Hub Carriers + 4 wheel bearings
4 x Kyosho Optima Mid Kingpins
2 x Kyosho Lazer ZX5FS driveshafts
2 x TOP racing 12mm clamping wheel hexes
1 x Set of Avante Black Special Pink Wheels
1 x Spare Battery cup, cut for shorty LiPo
1 x Set of Pargu rear RC10 hex adaptors
1 x Yokomo 870c belt tensioner
Miscellaneous screws and nuts

[minimini]

nice !!

[hugger19]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251541973174?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 this style would look sweet on that chassis!!!

[Oozzee]

Nice job looks great, what tensioner did you use on the rear stealth and how did you attach it to the tranny

[tiger1]

Nice work.

May I ask what is front width under this set up?

[wydraz]

Measured from outside of tyres so greatest distance edge to edge?

I'll check when home

[JK Racing]

what belt, or did I miss that part?

[GoMachV]

I believe he is using the mip legend belt. We need to cross reference it and see if we can get it from SDP

[aip47-2008]

Glad to help!

[GoMachV]

The fact it says SDP on it is a good thing thanks Aaron

[wydraz]

Excellent thanks Aaron mine is quite faded

[tiger1]

Measured from outside of tyres so greatest distance edge to edge?

I'll check when home

Yes, width overall front edge to edge