Granite Building a stunt truck in my hotel room

[museguy]

Hi All,
I find myself in a hotel room in Utah for an extended stay. Thought I would build a stunt truck to keep myself busy. I am away from my RC tools and toys at home, planning to keep it simple. I tend to enjoy building more than driving.

Have ordered a Granite Boost brushed 4x2. Plan to run 3S, new motor, new ESC, and 4x4. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

Arrma RC Truck 1/10 Granite 4X2 Boost MEGA 550 Brushed Monster Truck RTR (Batteries and Charger Not Included) $173.72 with tax and shipping.

I am trying to keep the build on the cheap side; I will most likely sell it instead of bringing it home.

 

[morrjr71]

To build inexpensively, go to Jenny's RC and buy the parts you need from them. Do a search here and you should be able to find threads on converting a Mega to a BLX system.

 

[Doom!]

Welcome aboard! Gotta keep yourself sane somehow when away from home.

 

[museguy]

To build inexpensively, go to Jenny's RC and buy the parts you need from them. Do a search here and you should be able to find threads on converting a Mega to a BLX system.

Thank you @morrjr71!

I was not aware of Jenny's RC will check them out. Several good threads on converting Mega to BLX;
Granite Mega to BLX conversion
Another Granite Mega brushless conversion
Granite mega to BLX conversion
recommended brushless upgrade for arrma granite 4x4 mega

I will start to put together a parts list. Cheers

 

[museguy]

Welcome aboard! Gotta keep yourself sane somehow when away from home.

Thank you @Doom!

Trying to keep busy

 

[museguy]

Today ordered;

(2) Zeee 2S 5200mAh Lipo Battery 7.4V 50C Hard Case Battery with EC3 $35.09
HTRC Lipo Battery Charger, 1S-6S RC Car Charger 150W $56.99

Total to date $265.80

Next:
Flysky FS-G7P $79.99
FS-R7V Receiver $25.99

Setting up Flysky FS-R7V SVC/BVD gyro receiver for Flysky G7P transmitter

Notes:
3S battery
ESC
Motor
Pinion
Motor Bracket
Servo?

 

[museguy]

Hi All,
Putting together my parts list:
Granite 4 x 4 3S BLX Aluminum Motor Mount, and Motor Fan $19.97 plus shipping
Granite 4 x 4 3S Slipper Clutch 57t $36.45
BLX pinion gear 15t, 5mm shaft 48p pitch $2.97 - 12t to 17t - A smaller pinion gear or a larger spur gear will provide more torque and acceleration but less top speed.
4x2 to 4x4 Conversion Kit $39.99
Differentials
Motor
ESC
3S Battery

 

[museguy]

A quick blast in the snow in the hotel parking lot:

 

[blaster27]

Welcome to the club. Hope your project comes out great.

 

[museguy]

Thank you @blaster27!

 

[blaster27]

Sweet ride you got there. Id like that kind of rig. You are killing it.

 

[museguy]

Hi All,

Today, I took the truck to a local off-road site and had a blast jumping the truck. Even 2wd and brushed, able to jump and have fun.

I can see the truck is having trouble with traction, I would like to convert to 4 x 4. Has anyone used the metal-geared front differential? Is it worth it, or is it better to buy the Arrma 4 x 4 kit?

Thank you!