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Monster beetle
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:27 pm
by Steve71
I'm not a big vintage guy, but I've always liked the Monster beetle. Kind'a thinking about picking one up to add to the collection. Just wondered what they are worth. As in an original, and then they did re-release it I think ?
Re: Monster beetle
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:48 pm
by BattleTrak
It’s a fun bug and looks great! It was re-released in 2015. They are back in stock, so now is a good time to get one. Its weakness is the stock gear diff, and there are several solutions but I recommend a MIP ball diff and a set of bearings when you build it.
Re: Monster beetle
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:25 pm
by juicedcoupe
The gearbox issue is the main reason that I've always avoided that chassis platform.
Re: Monster beetle
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:33 pm
by BattleTrak
The MIP ball diff with the re-re’s CVDs is a huge improvement over the stock diff and the old Thorp stuff.
Re: Monster beetle
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:35 am
by Medved
Yeah as recommended get the ball diff if you can. You can then run all sorts of motors through it.
the main issue to watch out for is a slipping/grinding sound when you accelerate hard or floor the throttle. The gear diff starts to separate under power and the gears slip.
Oh and enjoy the hilarious amount of bump steer