A couple of DS questions

[bigmd]

Ok I can can officially saynive caught the bug. After building a runner out of a free Rc10 (complete rebuild that runs great) , I then started another stock wheeled build from the spares and a blue powder coated chassis. I have been looking at a few DS builds on the board and definitely want to build one. my questions are
#1was there a conversion kit for an rc10?
#2can I use regular short arms?
#3 what's the parts list for the front end to use other wheels
Also if someone can tell me how to search for the listed members on EBay so I can get access to b/s/t it would be greatly appreciated. I've used the advanced search with no luck at all. Thanks

[GoMachV]

1) yes, it came boxed with suspension, tires and wheels. No body
2) no, they are specific
3) not sure, I'm a purist! There are threads on here with sedan wheel conversions tho

[bigmd]

Cool thanks for quick reply . I'm guessing those kits a rare and expensive, illmjust piece mine together from he ground up.theresvnot a lot on ebay though.

[LoboNYC]

Cool thanks for quick reply . I'm guessing those kits a rare and expensive, illmjust piece mine together from he ground up.theresvnot a lot on ebay though.

Hey bigmd

I can help with the conversion piece if you choose to go non-stock. You will need the front end axle hub assembly that is used on the SC10 4x4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380698319551?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I understand and commend gomachv's purist ways; I myself have a 100% stock built NDS and one that is unbuilt with parts still sealed in a box. I keep them as reference points (the holygrail if you will).

For the rest of them I have no issue replacing parts like rusting hardware or turnbuckles. I prefer stainless steel and titanium. Also I refuse to go backwards by using brushed motors and ESCs. I prefer maintenance free brushless motors.

hope that helps and your build goes well.

[bigmd]

I scored some nip rear tires and rims. Just need the fronts now. I suppose I can still do the conversion also. I just did an RC10 runner with a brushed reedy motor and a lipo battery and am super happy with the performance. I had a HPI Firestorm a few years back and it was super fast .It blew a new set of prolines off the rims. I eventually got bored .For me the thrill is bringing something old back to life. I love building and searching for parts. I do it with 70s and 80s bmx bikes also. Also in the process of a more stock RC10 build with spares.

[bigmd]

Haha just after I responded to your post I found the front pair of tires on eBay. So I bought them with rims.