HPI Electric MT

[cbrfreak]

I thought I'd start a new thread for the electric MT since the old one got moved to nitro and nobody knows it's there...
Here are some pics of my newest body and aluminum parts to strengthen it for the SS5800. Replce the ***** in the URL with rc pics to see my picture gallery. Let me know what you think. The pics just don't do the Candy Purple any justice. The graphics are done using Proline and Jackal inner body decals.
The gallery. replace the **** with rc pics in the url. (http://www.******.net/media.php?searchstr=user:4755&trick=Any&type=Any&time=1090776117&search=search&limit=10)

[Fast T3]

is there anyother 4wd off-road bashers besides this thing?

[cbrfreak]

Just nitro stuff... Or an electric buggy. And what's wrong with this "thing"?

[Fast T3]

nothing just discontinused is all, it is hard to find one

[cbrfreak]

Oh, OK... I thought maybe you just came to this thread to do a little trolling. lol

[Fast T3]

nope, i like this truck! great truck everyone!

[TrickSpeed]

Yokomo had a truck just like this, MR4-MT or something like that. But you'd have better luck finding parts for the HPI.

[cbrfreak]

I don't understand why 4WD Stadium Trucks don't do better on the market. I sure like my MT.

[TrickSpeed]

There is no class to race them in. So you would end up having a bash truck only.

[cbrfreak]

There is no class to race them in. So you would end up having a bash truck only.
I understand that part... There was no class for the Mini T either, but it is so popular that a class was created. See what I'm saying?

[TrickSpeed]

Well, actually, at least around my area race classes for the mini t were popping up even before it was released.

Besides, the mini t is riding the whole "mini" craze thats going on right now. Just like the T-maxx started the whole 2 speed/reverseing giant size nitro craze. The MT didn't have that benefit of either starting or riding a wave to popularity. It just wasn't that different. Plus I think the whole breaking chassis issue scared some people away.

[cbrfreak]

Oh well, it's a moot discussion anyway... There are no 4WD ST's left now.

[cbrfreak]

Well, I get to see how fast HPI will warranty the chassis... I broke it today.

[Customizer]

What motors are you guys running? Also are you useing the stock spur and pinnion? I have a 17 turn orion mach mod and stock pinnion/spur and my truck is pretty slow but accelarates like a rocket.

[cbrfreak]

I'm running a Novak SS 5800 geared 20/96 that replaced my Trinity SG Pro Amber geared 18/96.

[Falco]

I was at the LHS the other day and noticed Pro-line make spinners. Of course they are only designed for their TC and 1/8 scale rims, so here's my question, has anyone tried mounting 26mm rims on their EMT? I'm sure it could be done, but not sure what it would look like.

[microrcdude]

it would work, but it would look very crappy. body+wheels sticking out 2"= waste of money.

[jasonw]

Anyone still around here? I have an RS4 MT. I got it when they first came out. Mine is used for crawling now adays. I still cant believe this thing is still runing. Sence day one all I have had to replace was 1 rear belt so far and 1 suspention arm. I have had problems with the pin that holds the pullys behind the spur snaping like a twig but I guess its do to the crawling I do. There is quite a bit of torq going through that shaft. I trashed the stock street tires mine came with about a week after I got it and got some proline dirt hangs for it, Agan I still use these tires after all these years.

[Cain]

Would be nice if this class would have picked up. Maybe with 4wd buggy racing picking up, this will too.

The MRC / Academy SB Buggy can be made into a 4wd truck. You just need the parts from the gas powered truck they make.

[metalry101]

It would have for sure...but the truck has been discontinued...so it will never have the chance...at least not in it's current form. If they release an RS4 MT 2 I'll definately buy it...although I would like to see shaft drive.

[Cain]

definitely shaft drive. Thats where its at.

[RAYMAN1OO7]

i got one of these. it was my first rc car, i got it like 5 years ago. now it just sits in my garage collecting dust. the bushings are all wore out. ive broke one suspension arm but got a new pair, so now i have one extra. it needs new shocks. i dont know, maybe i should sell it, anybody be interested? it just needs new shocks and bearings and it should be ready to go with your electronics, i have some esc's and old motors laying around too, i would like to sell it with the esc and motors in one low price :) i think ill add this to the for sale forum when i get the time. the body just has 4 extra holes because i put it on my tc3 lol, it looked pretty cool. its the dodge ram body painted white with silver two tone on the bottom like real trucks.

but it would just get lost in the fs forum, so i guess ill just post it in here

electric mt w/ wheels tires and body rolling chassis
needs bearings and shocks
i have some TC bodies laying around, a few speed gems motors, tekin rebel esc and lrp pro-sport esc, and some batteries that im not sure if they are still good, but maybe a few cells or whatever are, they are nicd's that i left a charge in them :( you can email me at elvis4013@adelphia.net or just post in this thread or PM me on here(does this have PM's? lol)

[metalry101]

Want any trades for all of that stuff? I've got quite the massive tuition bill coming up, so cash is all but non-exsistant (sp?)...but I've got lotza things I could possibly trade.

[kpsycho]

man i wish all the EMT stuff could be seperated from the other forum and posted here.

[starluckrc]

I liked the shaft drive better, so I made an electric MT from the NMT.

[bigair78]

I liked the shaft drive better, so I made an electric MT from the NMT.


That's cool, do you have pics?

[Herman87]

hello im new here and i just bought e Electric MT for only 120 EUROS and got a new motor and servo with it. now im interestet were i can get Allu stuff for it because i want to upgrade it to a basher that is "Bullit proof".

these month i will drive it with a Fantom Vortec 12x1 motor but it has to get a Novak BL set. but dont have money for that in the moment because im buying allot stuf for my Xray evo 2 for the upcomming season here in the netherlands :)

and what are the weak parts of the car so i can protect them en buy some spare parts for it :cool:

[jasonw]

Only thing I broke on my MT in a lot of years is one rear belt and one rear suspension arm

[Herman87]

any idea where i can buy allu parts for the MT >>??<< i searched like hell but cant find it :confused:

[Ventman]

any idea where i can buy allu parts for the MT >>??<< i searched like hell but cant find it :confused:

I found this site:(http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/catalog2.cgi?car_id=9&cat=all&man=gpm&lim=1) you'd still be stuck with the stock suspension arms in the back, haven't managed to track anything better down.

[microrcdude]

What aluminum parts and what color?

[Herman87]

doesnt matter i would like to have the arms and diffmounts in alu.

collor ? just real allu look

[jasonw]

Any idea how I could make my MT a little better is the climbing department? Seems to lose a lot of power while trying to climb rocks and what not. Even worse when I take out the inserts on my climbing tires for better grip then it will barly if not climb at all. I already changed the gearing for more torq but it didnt seem to help much. Would it help if I went from a 22T pinion to a 17T pinion?

[microrcdude]

Have you locked all the diffs?

[jasonw]

I started out locking the rear diff and was not to impressed, Later I locked the front diff as well but was realy realy not impressed. I unlocked the front but left the rear locked up.
The problem is not necisarily lack of tracktion its a huge lack of power. Its like puting a weed wacker motor in a cement truck and trying to climb a hill with it. The motor is an old black phantom 2 but is still verry much up to par and runing great. I am wandering how much further I could go with the gearing.

[Cain]

Maybe the motor just doesn't have the torque you need?

If you got it, try a higher torque motor and see how it performs.

If you want to run a stock motor, the P2k or Orion Core have a lot of torque.

The Orion Chrome stock is ALL torque. If you can find it, also is a good cheap choice.

[jasonw]

Thought I would show off a few shots

http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a3.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a4.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a5.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a6.jpg
http://www.caltel.com/~jasonw/Images/4x4/rcforums/a7.jpg

[PapaST]

It's nice to see there is still interest in the HPI MT. Since my Revos came along my MTs have been in storage. But seeing these pics makes me want to run'em again. Keep it alive fellas... Here are a few of my pics. :D
http://www.malinis.net/hpimt/progress.jpg
http://www.malinis.net/hpimt/black.jpg
http://www.malinis.net/hpimt/red.jpg
http://www.malinis.net/hpimt/hill.jpg
http://www.malinis.net/hpimt/duo.jpg

[kylelucas]

PapaST-

Those look great. I have one NIB - you got me wanting to get it built ASAP.

[PapaST]

They are great trucks. I put a brushless system in one of mine and it's crazy. I enjoyed mine, it's too bad they're discontinued

[bigair78]

Are you willing to sell one of those?

[jasonw]

I might sell mine for the right price. Would rather traid it though

[PapaST]

Of the 2 EMTs that I own... one has all the aluminum available and has a brushless system. That one I more than likely would not sell. But the other one I'm actually selling on Ebay right now. Except I'm selling it with a yellow VW buggie body instead of my Ford F150 body.

[jasonw]

Is there any place that still makes hop ups for the mts?

[bigair78]

Papast,

I saw that one on ebay. What all have you done to it? Does it have bearings all the way around. How's the diffs, I had to replace the last ones I got.

[PapaST]

jasonw... I usually got my hop ups for my MT on ebay...

bigair... bearings (forgot to list that on ebay) and titanium rods... out of both my EMTs I've never had diff trouble. I did open them up and relube the gears just in case. Not alot has been done to that one because my other EMT got all the upgrades and between that a Mini-T and 2 Revos, I had my hands full. Believe me that EMT probably had 10 battery packs through it max and that was just to chase my dogs around the back yard. I just never had the time.

[Herman87]

papaST can i use NMT allu parts fot mY emt ? because i cant find allu parts on ebay.com :(

[PapaST]

Try Hobby Etc. here (http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/catalog2.cgi?car_id=9&cat=all&man=gpm&lim=0)

they should still have hop ups available from GPM.

On ebay... RCBoyz used to carry stuff but I'm not sure now.

I'm gonna say no on most of the Nitro to Electric parts. I remember downloading both manuals and comparing the part numbers and overall look, they were different.

Hope that helps.

[jasonw]

I am almost thinking of retiering my MT. My chevy S-10 and the new CC VW I just orders seem like more capable crawlers and I love the looks of a scale truck crawling rather than one like my MT. Anyone interested in traiding my MT for another car? let me know

[Herman87]

heey finally i resized pics of mY MT so here there are.

i drove it with a 17 turns V2 because needed the other motor in my Xray

a few pics when i got it out of the box and a few after some abuse :cool:

http://www2.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/albums/album46/DSCN1114_jpg.sized.jpg

http://www2.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/albums/album46/DSCN1115_jpg.sized.jpg

http://www2.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/albums/album46/DSCN1139_jpg.sized.jpg

http://www2.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/albums/album46/DSCN1140_jpg.sized.jpg

http://www2.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/albums/album46/DSCN1141_jpg.sized.jpg

http://www2.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/albums/album46/DSCN1142_jpg.sized.jpg

[PapaST]

niiice... that's a tough little truck. How is it with the 17t motor?

[Herman87]

its fast i didnt think it would be so fast, but next month there wil come a BL setup and some spare parts. and offroad wheel setup. now i only have onnroad wheels i can drive on mud and gras but i think it wil be faster in offroad when i have the offroad tyre setup

I want to drive with 6 cells in the beginning maybe i will buy some 8 cells packs for more punch and extra power. but i dont have the money to buy that with the other stuff to :p

here the motor specs en esc specs

Feigao brushless motor 540 8s

These motors are nearly identical to Hacker brushless motors, but cost significantly less! The motor in this auction mounts anywhere a 540 size motor would, and is similar in size to a standard 540 or 550. This is an excellent motor for 1/10 scale car or truck (or boat/plane), offering high power and efficiency(with the appropriate speed controller). These motors have a standard 1/8" shaft. Motor specs: RPM/Volt(kv value): 4436 Amps: 81 Resistance: 0.0060 ohms Shaft size: 3.175 mm (1/8")

Warrior 9918 Brushless Car Controller

9918/3BEC WarriorCar 99 Amp., 4 to 18 Cells, 3Amp.BEC on/off Function, 40 gram, 70x30x12mm, Forward-Backward-Brake, with RC-Car Software, radiatior, 4 Capacitors - The max. Cells is calculated with 1,2V per Cell. The Controllers are useable with LiPo Cells.

and a pic of the wheels i want to use

http://www2.gpmd.com/image/o/oric7617.jpg

[PapaST]

new tires will make a big difference. The tires you're running are decent for road but very little traction on offroad settings. brushless will make that car unbelievably fast. I drag and win against my nitro trucks on certain days. you'll have enough torque as well to run any size tire and keep alot of punch

[Herman87]

LOL so I also can use 1:8 buggy tires if i want to ?? :cool:

here elecs i use now

PDS-2123FET servo
R123F reciever
Novak GT7 esc
Orion V2 touringcar can with offroad armature 17x2 and enduro brushess
GP 3300 bateries pushed and matched

next week i wil paint a new body this one is torn up :p

[Customizer]

Hey PapaST, I put the novak brushless in my emt and like you said, it is crazy fast. The thing is, I'm blowing belts and diffs left and right. Have you had any problems with your belts?


I was thinkin of some how incorperating the nitro mt drive train into my emt, but that idea got left behind because of a shortage of money.

[Herman87]

lol im thinking of buiyng an NMT because im afraid my EMT wil fall apart with the power of the BL set i want to buy :p

an other question i took my emt out of echt other and now im rebuilding it without a manual. the only thing is I cant get the shaft to the wheels right. (dont know how to explain my english isnt perfect)

if i put the shaft in the diff and it is in the cup for the wheels it isnt lignthed out precisly and its has a lot of (dont know the word so I will describe it).

a can move the shaft for 1/1,5 cm between the diff and cupjoint. and it i dont have bearing where can i buy a deasnt set of bearings ??

[PapaST]

Herman87... this is the best place I've found for those bearings: Duratrax Bearings for HPI MT (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD055&P=7)

Also, check out this link for the EMT... click on MANUAL and it should give you the info that you need:

HPI MT Resource (http://www.hpiracing.com/kits/mt/mt-m.htm)

CUSTOMIZER... I have yet to blow a diff and I usually change my belts when I see it frayed on the edges. The wear isn't bad at all. Usually after a few months they get changed. How is your belt tension? The book doesn't really tell how tight but I usually set it so that the belt has some give (especially the front). If you press down the belt and it's rock hard (no give) then I would loosen it a bit. Not too much. The one thing I've noticed that gets worn/broken is the metal pins that hold the front and rear belt gears. They break and it will quickly turn your car into a front or rear wheel only car. I think that's from the high speeds and then braking to a complete stop too quickly. Just a guess.

[metalry101]

Teflon shielded bearings suck. For the price it's hard to beat the DTX setup, but I would suggest Dynamite's bearings. They're rubber sealed, so if you drive your truck in the snow, mud, dirt, sand, or whatever else like I do, you won't get stuff in them.

[Herman87]

PapaST thanks i think i wil throw out an order next week for some things at tower.

:)

and the link is super just what i was looking for :D

[Kenny T]

Herman, I suggest running a reciever pack or an External BEC if you do get the 9918 and even then, they'll be cogging still. With only 6 cells the controller's BEC can't get enough juice from the battery when the car's accelerating hard and your car will stutter and cog. I recommend getting a Hacker or a MGM Com Pro ESC isntead if you plan to run on low cell counts. The 9918's are fine if you have 12 or more cells. I got an older hacker master car controller to use with my MT and a C40 8S which should be plenty of power, maybe too much. I prefer the MT with the Novak though, the C40/master car will probably go into my Pro3.

If you want a big power MT you better do what me, starluck and a few others did and that is to convert a NMT to run 12 cell brushless. It's not hard but it takes some time. I started mine about September/October last year and I'm still not finished with it but I did take a long break from RC since then. It's pretty easy to get it running but it's not exactly what I call reliable. Also I made the thing run 48 pitch gears instead of mod1. It makes gearing choice easier but may not stand up to 12 cell abuse, but with that much power the current available mod 1 pinions for motors should be fine. If you do go ahead with an NMT-brushless conversion and want some help, feel free to ask.

BTW if anyone wants to know, I bought cbrfreak's MT.

[Customizer]

My front belts tension is like what you described as good tension, but the rear belt has no way of adjusting the tension. I got it off ebay and the guy had installed the hpi graphite belt tensioner, so mabey the stock one had a rear tensioner? I seem to be going through front belts every month, and a rear belt every time I run through four packs or so, depending on how hard I run it ;)


And, well, I'm not blowing diffs, just the diff gear (where the belt wraps around the diff). Sorry, should have been more specific :o

[novakman5800]

i have the novak ss5800 in my MT. have not had the same problems you have had Custimizer. try taking it to a LHS to see if they can help you out. cause blowing gears, and belts all the time is not a lot of fun.

[Herman87]

kenny T i will think about that thanks maybe i can buy a easyer esc because rc-monster.com also has an other esc that is good for my useage.

[Ventman]

My front belts tension is like what you described as good tension, but the rear belt has no way of adjusting the tension. I got it off ebay and the guy had installed the hpi graphite belt tensioner, so mabey the stock one had a rear tensioner? I seem to be going through front belts every month, and a rear belt every time I run through four packs or so, depending on how hard I run it ;)


And, well, I'm not blowing diffs, just the diff gear (where the belt wraps around the diff). Sorry, should have been more specific :o


If your looking for where to adjust the rear belt's tension, take the rear diff out of the rear bulkhead and remove the washers in the bulkhead, you'll see right away when you separate the bulkhead from the diff that there are notches in it, take out the washer and place it into a different notch to tighten or loosen the rear belt, remember to do this to both bulkheads.

[Herman87]

i drive the rear belt in the 5th notch. and the rear belt doesnt slip or something

[Kenny T]

Herman, this one (http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=TMM80123s&cat=21) would probably be better for you. With a pretty mild motor like the 8S the 8012 should be fine and you can run up to 12 cells if you want.

[PapaST]

Herman... 5 is the default setting. You shouldn't be too tight at that setting. I run mine at 6 or 7. That's weird, I would think yours would be tighter from what you describe.

[Customizer]

If your looking for where to adjust the rear belt's tension, take the rear diff out of the rear bulkhead and remove the washers in the bulkhead, you'll see right away when you separate the bulkhead from the diff that there are notches in it, take out the washer and place it into a different notch to tighten or loosen the rear belt, remember to do this to both bulkheads.

Ohh, so thats what that is for. Sorry for the stupid question, should have looked in the manual :o That should pretty much fix everything, and you are right, its not fun having to take everything apart in the middle of a baseball field (where I usually run). Thanks man.

[metalry101]

Anybody still running their RS4 MT's? I've still got mine, and it's still being driven! It's covered in dirt right now in fact.

[PapaST]

Still running mine... but I'm leaning towards converting it to strictly road and adding 2 speed

[Kenny T]

Trying to run mine, the new brushless system(Hacker Master car racea and C40 8T) I put in it isn't handling the truck well. Gotta change the gearing the hobby shop man tells me so I will and see how much faster than the Novak Pro3 it will go. Once that done, I'll start thrashing it. :D

[marcashland]

Hey guys, I just got back into using my EMT again and I really need a heatsink motor plate...if anyone knows of a place or a person that is trying to sell one let me know please! Thanks.

[metalry101]

I'll check and see if the shop I work at has one in stock, and if we don't I'll see if I can get one for you from one of our distributors.

[marcashland]

Wow that would be amazing. Any recommendations on a motor for my mt. I have an old Tekkin Rebel that says it can handle up to 16 turns. I burned up 2 motors already (a speed gems ruby 16 turn triple and a speed gems onyx 14 turn double), my endbell literally melted off. I was wondering what you guys were running. Also if you have any tips to get extended life out of my EMT and motors...please tell.

[creep]

I melted a Speed Gems 2 17t when i ran 3 packs through it without waitng for it to cool down between runs. Now I run a Speed Gems Pro 14t and haven't had any probs. The problem could also be the gearing. The stock gearing is recomended for a 13t motor.
Has anyone found a wide bumper that fits the EMT? I just started running mine again (2 wheel drive mode this time) and I've broken 2 arms and a shock shaft in 1 week

[marcashland]

What gearing would produce a faster truck, and/or what gearing is reccomended for a faster motor?

[PapaST]

I've switched mine out to the road setup and I'm thinking about putting the 2 speed on. Has anyone found problems using the 2 speed?

[metalry101]

marcashland~
If you're melting motors then your gearing is already too tall. You don't want to gear it up to get "more" speed. You'll just have "less" motor left at the end of the run when it melts. I'd suggest dropping a few teeth on the pinion and trying that. It might even be faster since the motor will be able to rev all the way up instead of running out of power on the top end due to being overgeared.

As for gearing, I wanna say I run 14/96 gearing with my Orion Revolution 10x2. It's not real fast honestly, but it is stupid quick. I can roast all four tires anywhere, even on the pavement. In theory it could probably stand to be geared up a little, but I don't wanna burn up a 60 dollar hand wound.

As for that 2-speed, I tried it with my Revolution 10x2 and it seemed to be geared a little tall. It might be perfect for something like a 12 or 13 turn though. I want to try it again some time. I've got a Super RS4 that I won off of Ebay that should be here today and I plan on trying the 2-speed in that with my Revolution. That should be insane...hopefully.

[krisI.925]

how do all you guys like this truck overall? Im thinking about getting one but dont really like the fact thats its belt driven and discontinued. If I got one I would probably put a Novak SuperSport motor set up in it and run it on 6 cells. What upgrades do you guys think would be needed(if still availbile) so I wouldnt have to do maintnance all the time.

[Kenny T]

Mine had a SS5800 in it and the previous owner did a few mods to it to withstand the power. It has aluminum pulleys, alu rear bulkhead, alu rear arms and a custom rear brace. The slipper will have to tightened a bit and a heatsink motor plate would help.

[PapaST]

krisI.925... I have the Novak SuperSport motor in mine with every single upgrade available except for 2speed. If you look around you should be able to find most stuff.. try Hobby Etc, towerhobbies and Ebay. The one thing I'd like to upgrade is the metal pins in the rear drive shaft. When those snap they turn you into a 2wheel drive truck real quick. Wish they had titanium pins.

[cbrfreak]

Mine had a SS5800 in it and the previous owner did a few mods to it to withstand the power. It has aluminum pulleys, alu rear bulkhead, alu rear arms and a custom rear brace. The slipper will have to tightened a bit and a heatsink motor plate would help.
Hey Kenny, long time no see!
Since I didn't have enough time to run the MT with the new upgrades I was just curious as to how well it was holding up for you?
I sure miss that truck.

[Kenny T]

Hey Kenny, long time no see!
Since I didn't have enough time to run the MT with the new upgrades I was just curious as to how well it was holding up for you?
I sure miss that truck.

Hey, It's been a long time since I posted but I got out of RC for a while but it's sucked me back in. The truck's going strong, I dismantled it and used it in a college assignment and it won first place. :D I'm reassembling the truck now. :)

[metalry101]

Hey, It's been a long time since I posted but I got out of RC for a while but it's sucked me back in. The truck's going strong, I dismantled it and used it in a college assignment and it won first place. :D I'm reassembling the truck now. :)
Congratulations man!

Mine's still running strong too!

[Kenny T]

Thanks. :)

Thrown any more mods at your truck? I'm trying to get my hacker brushless to run in mine.

[metalry101]

Me? Brushless would be cool...but it'd have to be something fairly weak. The MT's drivetrain isn't up to a lot of torque. I might try a Lehner 5300 in it some day...or maybe one of those Novaks, or the LRP...but I dunno.I'll leave the torque related stuff to my E-Maxx and E-Zilla.

[danhfvcsd]

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1008&highlight=rs4mt

There's a good thread for the BL info ;) As metalry101 mentioned tho - the drivetrain isn't all that strong, so don't go too ballsy with it -lol-

The novak SS5800 runs well enough in this truck tho :)

[Kenny T]

Come on metalry, you know you want to. :p

I would run my Novak in it (it goes real well with it) but I want to keep the sensored system in the Pro3 and run the hacker in the MT. It's not like the C40 8S has that much torque anyway. :D

[sobe164]

I gotta question. i am thinking about buying one of these HPI RS4 MT from sum one that i live close 2. it has a explore 2 esc, not sure what kinda motor. but it comes with 2 other rolling chassies. extra parts are unknow so far. i am still waiting for a list right now, should be gettin the e mail soom time 2 day. ill be payin 150 for all this maybe. depends if i can afford it

[Kenny T]

I paid 150 for mine as a roller but it has a lot of mods and probably enough plastic spares to build a second car.

I say go for it.

[minijosh]

Would I be able to take a RS4 touring car and use bits onto a RS4 truck?

[Kenny T]

You can put MT arms on Pro2 and Sport2 but I don't think the chassis would be suited for jumps.

[sobe164]

hey kenny t, i am getting the mt for even less then what i said i was earlyer, im getting it for 100.00. it also has 2 rolling chassies 2 it, witch im not sure what all its comming with, but from what i can tell theres alot there for my money, i cant wait 2 get the cheader 2 get it, i want a 4x4

[electro21]

I'm glad to see there are others who still play with the MT. I have a duratrax streak ESC, Epic Shock 12x1 flatwire and 8 CBP3300 cells in mine. I had it geared 96/18 and it was approx 41mph (using distance method). Could've got more speed with a better ESC and batteries, but it was plenty fast for me. I ran 8 cells maybe 5 times in it. The rear belt didn't seem to have an noticeable extra play, but the front belt does. I sold the 8-cell pack and went back to 6 matched cells. Now it's around 30mph with 96/20 gearing.

[Kenny T]

sounds good sobe164.

electro, how did you manage to fit 8 cells in the truck?

[electro21]

sounds good sobe164.

electro, how did you manage to fit 8 cells in the truck?

I built a custom 8 cell.

8 Cell (http://photobucket.com/albums/b155/electro21/?action=view&current=8cell.jpg)

[coreyfro]

Hey all.

I am interested in installing 1/8th scale buggy wheels on my rs4mt. I am pretty sure the following part would not work:

17mm hubs for 6mm axles
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&P=WR&I=LXBM13

anyone know of any 17mm hubs for 5mm axles? Google didn't help me in this quest.

[electro21]

anyone know of any 17mm hubs for 5mm axles? Google didn't help me in this quest.
I haven't heard of any hubs your looking for. You may need to convert the MT to use the 6mm axles to accomplish your goal.

[coreyfro]

I found these

http://rc4wd.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_43&products_id=560

but 35 bucks for half of what I want?

These clowns aren't listing the brand of these parts either, so I can't shop around them.

Still looking.

I haven't heard of any hubs your looking for. You may need to convert the MT to use the 6mm axles to accomplish your goal.

[electro21]

I believe the RC10GT has slots in the wheels, like the T4, that attaches to the axle pin directly. They don't use hubs on the wheels like the MT. It will depend on how the adapter is made.

[Kenny T]

wolfpack radicals makes some 1:10th to 1:8th adaptors.

[coreyfro]

wolfpack radicals makes some 1:10th to 1:8th adaptors.

RIGHT ON! Those look great! Thanks so much!

http://n.ethz.ch/student/webetho/swisswpr/images/ofnaadapter.jpg
http://www.wolfpackradicals.com/assets/images/HPI-Ofna-adtrs.jpg

[microrcdude]

DAAANG. those adapters are sick, and would be awesome on a project i have, hehe.

[coreyfro]

DAAANG. those adapters are sick, and would be awesome on a project i have, hehe.

Yeah, I like the stadium truck format, but the wheels for them suck. 1/8th scale buggy tires are about the same diameter, but are WAY lighter just because there is less tire. They are also narrower. I don't feel that stadium tucks need the width that they have. I remember when the format first started about 10 years ago, Assosiated and possibly Losi both sold their cars with narrower front wheels, but for the sake of racing standards, they had to drop them.

I mean, think about it, 1/8th scale buggies are heavier, bigger, put more power to the wheels, yet their wheels are much more narrow.

True, most stadium trucks are 2WD, but ours aren't ;-)

[Milenko_76]

Thats weird I nevernoticed this thread before.I have a MT and I love it. My only problem I have with it is it has no front bumper. Does anyone know if the MT2 bumper will fit the EMT? Ill post some pics of mine in the next few days. I have to get it going again.

[metalry101]

Thats weird I nevernoticed this thread before.I have a MT and I love it. My only problem I have with it is it has no front bumper. Does anyone know if the MT2 bumper will fit the EMT? Ill post some pics of mine in the next few days. I have to get it going again.
Welcome to our little thread!

As for the MT2 front bumper thing...I've never tried, but I don't think it would bolt right up. You could probably make it fit if you were so inclined, but I'm 99.9% sure it wouldn't just bolt right up. I can't imagine it being that hard to adapt though.

[coreyfro]

Still haven't gotten my set, but here's a shot of the adapters installed from http://www.wolfpackradicals.com/html/mt.html

http://www.wolfpackradicals.com/assets/images/autogen/a_MTw275.jpg

I think they look great, but more importantly, I think they'll run great.

I am trying to make the ultimate truggy and these look perfect for the job.

Actually, now that I think about it, they look like the low profile wheels some idiots put on their spotless SUV's when they try to turn Suburbans in to Honda Civics, but I digress.

[electro21]

I must admit, I am curious to see how 1/8 buggy tires perform. i think they would scrub the body though.

[Milenko_76]

Hello all.
I have a question for you guys. I'm getting a HPI MT2 in a trade but its been converted over to electric am I still within the guide lines of this thread? I know it doesn't really matter but i don't want to offend anyone because it's not a real electric MT. If eveyone is cool with the idea I will post pics when I get the truck. For now I'll leave you with pics of my real elecrtic MT
http://img310.imageshack.us/img310/7479/hpimt14ze.jpg
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/3364/hpimt49ja.jpg

[metalry101]

Hello all.
I have a question for you guys. I'm getting a HPI MT2 in a trade but its been converted over to electric am I still within the guide lines of this thread? I know it doesn't really matter but i don't want to offend anyone because it's not a real electric MT. If eveyone is cool with the idea I will post pics when I get the truck. For now I'll leave you with pics of my real elecrtic MT
I'm not going to complain one bit. I'd love to see your electricified MT2!

[electro21]

It's electric and that's all that matters. It doesn't matter if it was 'born' electric or had a 'sex change'!

[coreyfro]

It's electric and that's all that matters. It doesn't matter if it was 'born' electric or had a 'sex change'!

I don't even care if it's gas. I think there is enough in comon between the two platforms that we can all learn from wacky MT schiznat...

...and we always like pictures of cool stuff...

[TraxxasJessica]

Can some help m find a good roller? I want to race it.

[Kenny T]

Milenko, If I had my MT still, I could answer your question but, oh wait, I've still got the manuals for it. :p Yes, I'm pretty sure you can put MT2 front bumper on MT. The one of the MT looks identical to the one on my NMT and I think I remember from somewhere that you can put NMT2 front bumper on NMT.

Also on the NMT, mine's converted to electric too. Has been for quite a while, just never had them chance to install a 12 cell controller and a 540C 12S/400C 10L. :D

[Milenko_76]

OK I got my brushless MT2 today. Im going to clean it up a bit and snap some shots of it. Ill include motor and speed control details also. I have to paint up a body for it so it looks good for the winter. Im going to hopefully water prof it and race around in the snow. I'll have to order up some paddle tires for it.

[Milenko_76]

Pics are going to have to wait. I drove the truck to try it out and noticed it was driving strange. I opened the rear end and found a shattered rear diff case and the one bevel gear inside had only 3 of the 13 teeth left on it. So off to the hobby shop I go. I'm also going to replace the spur gear on it becase it must have taken a beating from the rear end being trashed. Ohwell It's still a good truck once I get the bugs worked out and so new parts installed. We got 2-3 inches of snow tonight so I'm not sure I will be able to test it out right away. Does anyone know if the inner body will fit the mt2?

[Milenko_76]

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2963/brushlessmt25xu.jpg

Here it is before I started to clean it and before I found the busted up rear end.

[metalry101]

Here's my truck, wearing its new shoes :)...

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1253/rs4mt277jm.jpg

...And here are some action shots using them. Sorry about the horrible pictures, but it's harder than hell to drive at speed with one hand and take pics with the other.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5522/rs4mt288xd.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6640/rs4mt293ce.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/23/rs4mt302dn.jpg

[Milenko_76]

hey how did you waterproof everything on yor truck metalry101?

[metalry101]

I just ran the inner body. It's pretty hard to fry an Rx with water, so I'm not too concerned about it, but I do run one of LRP's new waterproof A.I. ESC's. I put 3 packs through the truck last night in the snow and didn't have a single problem. Today should be even more fun because now it will actually be perma-4WD like it's supposed to be instead of 4WD when there's not much of a load on the thing like it was last night due to the hammered rear belt.

[electro21]

Milenko, how many cells do you have in there?

[Kenny T]

Appears to be 6 cells, not enough I say. :)

[Milenko_76]

i have 9 in there. butthecells i got in the trade wereno good so Im going to make a 12 pack for it or maybe2 9 packs. not sure yet.

[Kenny T]

What motor and controller is it running?

[Milenko_76]

Im running a MGM Compro 80 speed control and a Feigao brushless motor 540 8s motor. It was strong enuff to tear the theeth off the bevel gears in the rear end. Once it is running again and I get a body for it I'll post a few picks.

[philp37]

I run and love 2wd stadium truck racers. (duratrax evaders) As I have many extra esc and motors, batteries etc. The HPI elec MT is very interesting to me. My LHS has three of them left over. One with the ford 150 body, one bug, and one dodge. Their age seems to be in the same order based on his retail price. Does anyone know if these kits are otherwise identical, and are all the parts for the RS4 MT still available?

[creep]

The Bug kit comes with Dirt Hawg tires and the others come with lower profile street tires. other than that they are the same. Better hobby shops should still carry parts for them but the aluminum goodies are harder to find. If you do get one make sure you get a bearing set too.

[kylelucas]

I run and love 2wd stadium truck racers. (duratrax evaders) As I have many extra esc and motors, batteries etc. The HPI elec MT is very interesting to me. My LHS has three of them left over. One with the ford 150 body, one bug, and one dodge. Their age seems to be in the same order based on his retail price. Does anyone know if these kits are otherwise identical, and are all the parts for the RS4 MT still available?

philip37-

How much are they going for?

[philp37]

224-274 cdn dollars

[electro21]

I bought my MT from my LHS about 2 months ago and it cost me $140 USD. If you decide to get one, be smart and stock up on as many parts as you can. Nothing has broke on mine yet, but I have 4 extra pulley sets and 4 or 5 sets of belts lying around when parts are impossible to get.

[Milenko_76]

Well heres my brushlass mt2 finally. I'm now running 12 cells on it. With that cell count I should be at 63,878 rpm. I'm still working a few bugs out on it. Im also still learning how to use my digital camera so bare with the small pic. I cant wait to paint up a body for it. Since there is no snow around here anymore maybe I could get a video of it. I still have install the venom speed meter.
http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/7421/hpimt248hc.jpg

[kylelucas]

Nice work. How fast does she go?

[electro21]

That's cool. I like my MT, but the rocks in the pulleys, gets annoying.

[philp37]

Is there anything that can be modded to prevent little rocks from jamming the pulleys?

[electro21]

I've heard of some people making lexan shields, but I don't know how they did it.

[philp37]

Where does everybody order your parts for elec MT? Any problems with availability? What are the favourite hopups available?

[Milenko_76]

Im not sure on the speed yet. Im trying to hit 50 or so.
Philp37 I got alot of replacement parts when I got my mt. I know there are quite a few on ebay. I also think RCBoyz carries a few. parts are getting harder to find though.

[Milenko_76]

www.stormerhobbies.com still has lots of parts for the MT

[philp37]

Can everybody provide a list of parts you have broken or think that should be stocked. I love to keep parts inventory. I have more than 100 bags for my evaders.

Milenko, have you figured out how much more your MT2 conversion weighs more than the stock elec mt?

[electro21]

I personally have not broken anything, but I have some diff pulleys and belts on hand for when parts are scarce. My MT was clocked at 40.**mph with 8 CBP3300 cells, a shock 12t flatwire, and a streak ESC. Towerhobbies.com still has a lot of parts for it also.

[Eric Bryant]

Anyone have gearing suggestions for a Trinity D6 10x2 motor and 6 cells? 22/96 seemed to be within the manual recommendations, but that was way overgeared. Switching to an 18t pinion seems to have helped a lot, but I'd love to hear what others are running with a similar setup.

[philp37]

Batteries Batteries! Better Batts is going to create a resurection of the 1/10 4wd stadium truck. I cant wait.

[electro21]

Anyone have gearing suggestions for a Trinity D6 10x2 motor and 6 cells? 22/96 seemed to be within the manual recommendations, but that was way overgeared. Switching to an 18t pinion seems to have helped a lot, but I'd love to hear what others are running with a similar setup.

I ran mine with a cobalt 10x1 flatwire with 18/96. The motor was warm, but far from hot. My 8T Pro ESC was barely warm, but the batteries were really hot, which partially explains the crappy runtime. So I took it out and put a trinity midnight stock motor in until I can get a cobalt 12x1 flatwire.

[Rebelboy]

hey milenko, i am converting my nitro mt to electric, and was wonderin how you have the motor mounted in?

[TraxxasJessica]

I've heard that someone had made a soild topshaft for the rs4 cars. Can someone give me a link to it?

[bigair78]

Anyone have a roller they want to get rid of?

[Milenko_76]

i have two mts ones original mt electric and the other is a mt2 converted to electric. You can see the mt2 on this thread. I haven't had time to play with these for a while now so I'll take some offers for a roller or a rtr. PM me

[philp37]

Come on HPI. Bring this model back with a few tweaks. And get to work on the next generation with a shaft drive. The market is Ripe to take on 4wd electric stadium trucks. The development of batteries, the success of 1/8 nitro truggies, and the resurgence of the 4wd elec 1/10 buggies, all point to the success of the future big electric class of 4wd 1/10 elec stadium trucks.... or "electric 1/10 truggies", as I know the market will love that term.

[Milenko_76]

I completely agree.

[starluckrc]

Anyone have a roller they want to get rid of?

I still have my already converted NMT......complete with almost new 540-7T with 5mm shaft.

[Milenko_76]

Hey starluck what motor would be best for mt mt2 convert? Im running a 8s in it right now. It seems ok but I know theres more motor out there i just don't know what motor to get. Im running a mgm compro 8012 right now. I'd like to run 12 cells but the 8s doesnt seem to want to take the power. I know your the person to ask.

[starluckrc]

For 12 cells, you want the 12S. The 8S is good up to about 10V. After that, it will heat up quickly. It will be doing a number on the voltage as well pulling 70A+. The 12S can push an E-Maxx to 35-38mph on 12 cells, so it will really make the lighter MT fly.

[Milenko_76]

thanks starluck. I might be buying one from you in a few days if the wife doesnt care. Can you post a few pics of your convert so I can see it.

[peter parker]

I'm a great fan of the RS4, I have one kitted out with all the parts of the Nitro MT (diff parts, arms, drive shafts etc) with a brushless motor, and then I still have one brand new sealed in the box....he he

[Milenko_76]

Hey peter what brushless do you have in there?

[Ventman]

Looks like a Lehner short can, either a 4200 or 5300, and a Schulze controler.

[peter parker]

Yes, it's a Lehner 4200 and a Schultze 18.61 controller running on 96/16 gears.
I have some slight cogging issues, even on 8 cells, but if u keep it on the boil, it's like a rocket. Sorry, it was not a very neat picture as I was just stripping it to clean it, so it looks a little bit of a mess.

I do have another problem and that is the continuos ripping of the rear belt due to stones. I'm gonna have to make a custom rear belt guard before I take her out again, because I don't really feel like changing the belts after every 2nd or 3rd run.
The MT2 nitro running gear works like a charm.. The diff still looks like new inside, even after some serious abuse. The drive shafts are holding out well as well as the cups. I changed the lot, A-arms, drive shafts, in fact everything except the chassis and diff cups....but everything else is from the MT2.

Maybe I have the wrong motor in there, because of the cogging issues, but it's the only high rpm brushless I have.
Also works a charm i my X-Ray by the way.

[muvro]

I just bought a EMT after many years of being without one. My original one had a heap of mods done to it, but can't remember what I used interms of parts from different cars. So I have a few Qs.

Firstly, do T3 or T4 turnbuckles fit the EMT? If they are too long that's not a problem so long as they are only marginally longer.

What can I replace the bevel diffs with? Pro 2 diffs? I have a feeling the MT diffs have more teeth (larger) Or am I thinking of another car?

I had a carbon stiffner on my old MT and wanted one for this one. Can't seem to find any though... Can you get pre layed carbon sheets that can be cut out into the shapes I want?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Also anything else you can think of to beef up the old girl would be great!!!

Cheers

[metalry101]

What can I replace the bevel diffs with? Pro 2 diffs? I have a feeling the MT diffs have more teeth (larger) Or am I thinking of another car?

I had a carbon stiffner on my old MT and wanted one for this one. Can't seem to find any though... Can you get pre layed carbon sheets that can be cut out into the shapes I want?

Cheers
You are correct in assuming that the MT runs a larger pulley than the Pro 2. HPI did make ball and one-way diffs for th MT, but I don't know if they still do.

As for the carbon stiffener, I'd assume it's discontinued, like most all of the aftermarkt parts for the truck. I'm sure you can find carbon fiber sheets, though I'd assume they're rather pricey, and you need to make sure you cut them with the right sort of tools so that you don't splinter the edges and whatnot.

[muvro]

Great thanks for that!

I did some hard core searching for parts and found quite a few little nick nacs.

Cheers

Takis :D

[Gillomonster]

peter parker - nice bumper! How did you do it?

All - I have just purchased my first RS4 MT (ebay) and I love it, but I know it has more to give. I'm looking at the motor and grears to get more speed. I would appreciate any recomendations on set up and on what to get. Thanks.

[electro21]

...I'm looking at the motor and grears to get more speed...

The GTB 6.5 will get you 40mph (don't know the gearing he had). 8 zapped 1.17 cells with a 12T brushed motor will also get you 40mph geared 96/18. I think someone else used 12 cells in a converted MT from Nitro and he was getting 47mph with a brushless motor, but he could gear it up to get over 55mph. It all depends on how deep those pockets of yours are!

[tumad]

The internal diff parts of the Nitro MT will fit straight in, they are beefy-er. Also used the dogbones, outdrives, in fact everything barring the chassis and diff covers from the MT 2 fit straight on. I would stay away from metal rod ball joints and just put the plastic ones from the MT2 on (like I did) very flexible, and already adjusted, so no fiddling and no breaking...

[Gillomonster]

electro21 - Thanks for the tip. I've got my eye on the GTB 6.5 and at then end of the month I'm going to pick one up. Then it will be time to work on the gearing.

ALL - Ok I've cracked my front mount set again and I am looking to strengthen it up. I have located a graphite front end but I would like to go aluminum (I don't care about color). I have searched but I cannot locate an aluminum front end anywhere. I have tried Hobby Etc. (GPM) and Sheldons Hobby (good places to locate hard to parts) but neither lists an aluminum front end. Does this part even exist?

[electro21]

www.gpmracing.com.hk. This is where I order my Super RS4 parts from. They may not have the part listed on their website, but e-mail them and ask. That is how I got some of my discontinued parts.

[fathertime]

sheldon's still has a lot of parts for the e-mt. i just ordered 2 rear belts, i shredded the old one not running any kind of shield. kimbrough made ball diffs for this truck at one point, i lucked out & bought my truck on e-bay and it had 'em. gpm also has a lot of parts also. i put novak's velociti 7.5 in the truck and LOVE it. later

[electro21]

HPI still makes the ball diffs, universal swing shafts, most of the plastic parts and towerhobbies sells all of it.

[Owyn08]

It just seems that with the pinion and spur gears being 21mm from the motor housing that they're not meshing right. Anyone have any issues with this didstance being almost too far for the shaft of the motor? The gear is just holding hanging there it seems, on the last two Millimeters of the shaft!! Advice please....Its already stripped one gear. :confused:

[Owyn08]

******..that was a bad typo...MT!!

[fathertime]

if you're talking about the pinion being to close to the end of the motor shaft, here's my mod... take the BACK plate from the slipper, grab a file and cut the groove where the input shaft pin goes almost all the way down to the base of the plate. now cut about half that stub off (and the plastic pin retainer) and that will move the spur gear closer to the motor plate, and you'll be able to move the pinion further on the motor shaft. worked for me!!

[fathertime]

if you're talking about the pinion being to close to the end of the motor shaft, here's my mod... take the BACK plate from the slipper, grab a file and cut the groove where the input shaft pin goes almost all the way down to the base of the plate. now cut about half that stub off (and the plastic pin retainer) and that will move the spur gear closer to the motor plate, and
you'll be able to move the pinion further on the motor shaft. worked for me!! sorry for the double post!

[Owyn08]

Thanks!! That worked like a charm. Great advice man and much appreciated.

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

Starluckrc;here is a link to my conversion using the GTB 5.5
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=2028570#post2028570
This has been a great project, and it went together very well.

[CWD_Racing]

Greetings! I'm stoked to have found this particular thread! I've had my EMT since '98, made a few mods, bought a few mods, and generally beat on the beast. A couple of years ago I had it at Redondo Beach, and swore up and down that I could clear this little rock formation over a puddle. Alas, no; she dropped right in the salty drink :eek: . Being the genius that I am, I let it sit for the past couple of years. Of course, the motor was good and seized, all the balljoints that weren't aluminum or titanium were orange/red fuzzballs, the bearings had all seized, and all the linkages that weren't aluminum were unrecognizeable, too. :mad:

So, I started rebuilding yesterday.

Here's one impressive thing; the MIP CVD's. I took them apart, with a little penetrating oil, put 'em back together, and they feel pretty good! The other neat thing was finding out that the NMT and Nitro Rush suspension was all the same, just with different P/Ns.

Now I have to find a nice new motor, get some new batteries (2100's aren't what they used to be), and get back into the dirt! :D

[CWD_Racing]

I've heard of some people making lexan shields, but I don't know how they did it.

If I get a chance, I'll take a picture of how I made my little shield. The lexan needs to be filed down a bit, then sandwiched between the bottom of the shock tower and the gearbox halves. I've only needed to replace one belt, and it wasn't broken, just worn.

[muvro]

Hi again guys.

I have a couple more questions for you all.

I want to get some titanium turnbuckles. I have the opportunity to buy some factory titanium units that suit a Nitro Rush.

Will these be suitable?

Are they longer or shorter than the MT ones? I can always cut them down and tap extra thread.

Also I just purchased a Carbon fibre belt tensioner center shaft support for it. Now I bought the car second hand so I don't have the left over palstic parts for it. Would I be correct in assuming that the plastic bearing holder that inserts into the carbon brace is originally included in the kit?

Is this part on tree number A470 and part number "2"?

One last thing...

The front steering knuckles... What else do these come out on. Are they the same as the Pro 2? What about the super nitro?

I'm trying so hard to track down alloy C hubs and knuckles...

Staying on the topic of steering, what do you guys do about the linkage setup. Is there alloy arms that can replace the plastic ones. I will be replacing the bent metal rod with a ball jointed tie rod as an interim fix. But I was thinking about an alloy arm with bearings joining the two swing arms. I've got it laid out in my head. Just need to find the time to make it...

Many thanks for any help you can provide!

I gotta get this thing running like my old one... I've just forgotten everything... :(
Cheers

Takis

[fathertime]

hey takis! sheldon's hobbies has a lot of the parts you're looking for... gpm was the aftermarket part source and it's good stuff. as for your steering, i took the stock bellcranks apart, cleaned them, and c/a glued them together. then replaced the wire rod with a short turnbuckle and used rpm ballcups on the ends. i'm running a novak 7.5 velociti in it and love it! later

[CWD_Racing]

Heya,
I want to get some titanium turnbuckles. I have the opportunity to buy some factory titanium units that suit a Nitro Rush.

Nitro Rush and MT2 share suspension parts, they just changed the #'s. Take a look @ the website, and compare the two parts in the instructions. You could always buy the Lunsford part for the NMT or Rush, too. I don't see the joy in getting "factory" parts necessarily, unless you're getting a smokin' deal on 'em.

The front steering knuckles... What else do these come out on. Are they the same as the Pro 2? What about the super nitro?

Nitro Rush and MT2 all share suspension parts, they just changed the #'s.

...what do you guys do about the linkage setup. Is there alloy arms that can replace the plastic ones. I will be replacing the bent metal rod with a ball jointed tie rod as an interim fix. But I was thinking about an alloy arm with bearings joining the two swing arms.

Save the machining time, the linkage w/ tie rod ends works as a pretty good permanent solution. It might be lighter, and gives you some adjustability...

Party on!

[muvro]

Guys,

Thanks HEAPS for the info!!!!

Very much appreciated!!!!

Yeah I sourced some lunsford turnbuckles for AU$15 so pretty stoked at that!

Gluing the servo saver sounds alright added to the turnbuckle mod might just give me some presision! :D I run a metal geared servo (Futaba S9402, an oldy but a goody)

The MT2 steering parts are different to the EMT parts aren't they?

I cna get MT2 alloy parts from a particular trader. Will the MT2 arms fit the EMT front diff housing? I migth just do the conversion to MT2. But I have Shiny CVDs in the front, will I still be able to use them?

Again, thanks!

Anyone know about the bearing support for the carbon belt tensioner/gearbox plate?

Takis

[Milenko_76]

What do you need to know about the bearing support? I can check mine if you have a questions. Well with some info from starluck and if the weather holds out here I will be racing my MT2 convert against nitro 3.3 rustys.
Im going to be running a 8L motor with m compro mgm 8012 esc. I'm not sure on the gearing yet. Im going to try a few different pinions to see what works for me. I'm also running on proline road rage tires. I'll try to post some pics of the truck. I've posted pics before but I cleaned up the set up a little. Now I just need to paint up a body. I'm leaning towards a PT loser body. Im thinking pink paint with blacked out windows. I'm also going to try to make a wing for the PT. What would burn nitros more than losing to a electric truck. Answer.... loosing to a pink PT Cruiser thats electric. I just hope everything holds up. Both diffs have been cleaned and checked. The shocks have been rebuilt. If theres anything I have forgotten please let me know. I will race on sunday.

[muvro]

It's all good, I was after the plastic bearing retainer that sits in the carbon support. I found it on the plastic parts tree A470. (if I remember the number correctly). It's the rear bulkhead tree.

I got my Lunsford turnbuckles and they are heaps better than the steel tie rods... :D

Now I just have to hunt down some alloy C hubs and turn knuckles and a graphite chassis stiffner....

I've got a template to make an alloy one, but finding the time is sooo hard!

I also painted a new body which I thought came up alright, just need some new wheels to smarten her up a bit! At the moment I have some VERY old Monster Beetle tyres as I was driving it in some extremly rough terrain, so they gave me the extra ground clearance. But boy did they add some rotating mass!!!!!!

If anyone has some alloy C hubs or anything alloy or carbon/graphite and are wanting to get rid of it (for a price) let me know!!! Has to fit EMT!

Many thanks!

Takis

[Milenko_76]

The truck looks good. Im also glad to here you found your part. Well I don't thin kthe racing is going to be happening this weekend. There is nothing but rain in the forcast. That could be good for me. I tried out my truck last night with nothing but bad luck. I shreaded my spur gear in have a battery pack. I think I need to make a stronger motor mount. I have a feeling its flexing from the power that the 8L is putting out on 10 cells. The 8L is also heating up quite a bit. It's not getting real hot but after half a battery pack it was too hot for my tastes. I'm thinking of also installing a fan on the motor to keep it running cooler.

[muvro]

hi again,

Just wondering, does anyone here have a carbon chassis stiffner they want to sell?

I have been trying to track one down and have failed miserably.... :o

I've been searching ebay, online stores, local stores...

Can't find one...

So if anyone can help, I'd be only too happy to pay all costs.

Alternatively, does anyone have a roller chassis they want to sell. Only catch, must have the carbon stiffner... hahaha

If you can help out that'd be fantastic!

Takis

[coreyfro]

I just bought a chassis stiffiner on ebay. It's called an RS4-Pro2.

That's right, I have a hybrid ride, half MT, half pro2. Stiff as it gets.

The only draw back is the front needs much modification to work, and it has REALLY low camber.

The chassis is a little shorter and much lighter and the gear ratios are different. Smooth ride, though.

hi again,

Just wondering, does anyone here have a carbon chassis stiffner they want to sell?

I have been trying to track one down and have failed miserably.... :o

I've been searching ebay, online stores, local stores...

Can't find one...

So if anyone can help, I'd be only too happy to pay all costs.

Alternatively, does anyone have a roller chassis they want to sell. Only catch, must have the carbon stiffner... hahaha

If you can help out that'd be fantastic!

Takis

[muvro]

Interesting...

Got any pics? :D

[coreyfro]

Sadly, my camera recent failed a gravity test, so no.

There is a picture in this forum of a similar ride though.

The MT is based on the Pro2/Sport2 line. Buying a Pro2 and applying it to the MT is like buying $200's worth of upgrades for your car.

Ball Bearings
Ball Diffs
Better stearing system
Much lighter
Much more rigid
Tons of spare parts.

The chassis, however, is less basher friendly. Making the stock chassis stiffener is less basher friendly, too. Flexibility is key for bashing. Bending, not breaking.

Interesting...

Got any pics? :D

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

Muvro;
When I broke my Hub carriers and hubs the day I took my MT2 conversion to the track. I needed to find a replacement set in the LHS store @ the track, I ran across a copious amount of EMT parts in his boxes there.
It would be worth a try to call him if you are in real need of these parts, here is there weblink.
http://www.amainraceway.com/
Good Luck :cool:

[muvro]

Thanks heaps for that!

I sent him an email, so hopefully i get a responce.

It's a bit of a bugger really, as the MT is such a great car! It's a real shame they discontinued it.... I suppose trends relly rule the roost. :(

I might look into the Pro 2 conversion. I raced one for a fair while and they are a great car! So you just use the Pro2 bulkheads and attatched the MT arms and turnbuckles to it. Might get a Pro 2 and try it out... If it gets too complicated requiring too many mods, I'll ust keep it for a road warrior! hahah

Many thanks for your help guys!

Much appreciated! :D

[9guy9]

I just sold my RS4 MT, but I still have new rear belt. If anyone needs one email me at lraatz99@yahoo.com. It was a fun truck, but the drivetrain just couldn't hold up with Mashers and a 19 turn.

[metalry101]

hi again,

Just wondering, does anyone here have a carbon chassis stiffner they want to sell?

I have been trying to track one down and have failed miserably.... :o

I've been searching ebay, online stores, local stores...

Can't find one...

So if anyone can help, I'd be only too happy to pay all costs.

Alternatively, does anyone have a roller chassis they want to sell. Only catch, must have the carbon stiffner... hahaha

If you can help out that'd be fantastic!

Takis
I doubt we've got one...but I'll try to remember to take a look when I'm at work tomorrow. I know we carried them back in the day (I have on on my RS4 MT). I dunno if we still do have one laying around, but I'll check.

[muvro]

I reckon the drivetrain is solid as!

I used to race mine running a Fantom 13 quad or triple. Can't remember. Pretty sure it was a quad. Was a special hand picked item direct from one of the top drivers at the time. Then I also had a Kindwald special motor I think that was a 12 single... I used to mainly run that in my T3, then I wanted to try and beat my track PB. So I wacked it in. Never took it out again.. heheeh That was back when 2000 nicads were the bomb! I got out of the sport because I couldn't afford the jump up to 2400s when they got introduced.

It was insane!!! I never stripped or snapped a belt. Front or rear... Mind you I had the slipper setup so it would do it's job. Probably helped save it. I know of guys running fixed spur adapters and ripped dozens of belts to shreds...

I suppose now days everyone is running 9, 8 and 7 turn motors. So these would impose a huge amount of stress on it.

I've hunted down a number of front belts if anyone is interested. They aren't cheap... But none the less available.


Metalry101, mate that'd be awesome!!!

Thanks heaps for having a look!

Cheers :D

Takis

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

Murvo.
Did AMAINRACEWAY have what you were looking for

[muvro]

No responce fom them...

Oh well, :D

[AJC9]

hi again,

Just wondering, does anyone here have a carbon chassis stiffner they want to sell?

I have been trying to track one down and have failed miserably.... :o

I've been searching ebay, online stores, local stores...

Can't find one...

So if anyone can help, I'd be only too happy to pay all costs.

Alternatively, does anyone have a roller chassis they want to sell. Only catch, must have the carbon stiffner... hahaha

If you can help out that'd be fantastic!

Takis

I've got one of the carbon chassis stiffners on mine and even thought its been close to a year since I had my emt off the shelf I can't bring myself to part with it .. I did see an alternative chasis stiffener once ..

you'll need some turnbuckle rods, ball cups and ball ends

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM797&P=X
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM471&P=X
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM770&P=X

drill holes in the front chasis brace and mid chasis brace for the ball ends and attach the turnbuckles between them so they look sorta like this ..

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=65883&stc=1

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

That dos'nt look so bad. I could even live with that :)

[muvro]

Thanks heaps for that!!!

A real simple solution! I better start searching for soem suitable length turnbuckles. :D

Cheers!

[metalry101]

I finally remembered to check for that carbon fiber chassis brace (A700). We've got a couple of them in stock.

[CWD_Racing]

...does anyone have a roller chassis they want to sell. Only catch, must have the carbon stiffner...

Takis, I might be moving my EMT roller to the For Sale side of the workbench pretty soon. :cool:

[fathertime]

some say to coat the edges of the c/f brace with c/a glue or 2 part epoxy. if the edges begin to splinter and crack, it's ruined

[metalry101]

Alternatively, does anyone have a roller chassis they want to sell. Only catch, must have the carbon stiffner... hahaha

If you can help out that'd be fantastic!

Takis
I'd sell my roller. It's all sorts of hopped up. Pretty much everything except ball diffs and aluminum parts.

Lunsford ti pins
Lunsford ti turnbuckles
MIP Shiny CVD's
Full bearings
RPM ball ends
HPI aluminum shocks front and rear
Dual carbon fiber rear shock towers
Carbon belt tensioner
Carbon front chassis brace
Machined heatsink motor plate
Like 9 sets of tires
3 bodies (or so)

LMK if you're interested. Or anyone else for that matter. It's a great truck in great condition. I just never drive it anymore and I could really use the cash for my Hellfire project :D.

[graeme_rsa]

Hi Guys

I have a problem with my MT! It runs far too hot! So far I've cooked 2 (older) speed contollers (8Turn limits) when using an Orion 13X3 motor geared at 96/22 with Dirt Hawg tyres! I fitted a new Msonic 3 ESC (8T) and changed to a 15T motor - ESC went into thermal shutdown after a few minutes!

Today I tried a Novak GT7 ESC and a 10X2 Trinity CopperHead motor with an IB3800 battery and 20/96 ratio - went like hell - until it stripped the spur (30 seconds!!) - didn't have another 96T so fitted an 87T - pinion didn't reach - best I could fit was a 23T pinion! Performance was insane!

That is until it stopped! Reason - the wires to the motor had become so hot that they had unsoldered!

Any advice? I seems that every time I run a 'hot' motor in the truck I either cook the ESC, go into thermal shutdown or generate so much heat that the motor nearly melts!

New ball bearings throughout - no drag etc. Having to drive this truck with a 27T stock motor is no fun - but at least it keeps going!

Cheers

Graeme

[electro21]

i had a similar problem. The MT works BEST with SINGLE wind motors. Doubles will do ok as far as controlling heat, but usually you would gear a double wind lower than a single. Triples are a definate no no. Since the MT is 4wd it doesn't need triples and doubles b/c it is going to get traction much easier than a 2wd truck. My recommendation is to ALWAYS use singles and gear 96/18. I did this with the Intellispead 8T Pro ESC (8T limit) and a Cobalt 1 10x1 motor and it flew and it NEVER got hot. It BARELY got warm. I want runtime over speed now, so i'm switching to the Traxxas 12T 550.

[vic2367]

anyone know where i could buy a hpi mt ? thanks ,,,hard to find

[z-man280]

yes, yes i do vic... pm me.

[graeme_rsa]

Hi Guys

After reading a post from a month or two ago about "upgrading" the MT using RS4 Pro2 parts, I thought ... I've an old RS4 Pro Sport lying about doing nothing so why not try it out! (While I was at it I stole my RS4 Mini's heat sink motor mount - it doesn't get hot so doesn't need it!). Stripped the MT and began assembley from the rear - in went the ball diffs then I took them out - perhaps later - put in the 32T Pro diffs - everything went smoothly. Then the front - again everything fitted and I was just thinking how good HPI were to have all their RS4 stuff compatible when ... the MT upper gearbox / shock mount didn't fit - the holes don't match!
The Pro series have 2 piece upper gearbox / shock mounts whereas the MT is all in one! I fitted the Pro gearbox half and screwed it all together. The shock towers were a problem! Digging in my 'unfinished projects' box uncovered a Losi XXX-4 front shock tower which fitted over the HPI gearbox and with a little bit of persuasion screwed on! All that is left is to figure out which of the 5 possible holes to fit the inboard top balljoint to!

Possible advantages

Flat chassis - better air circulation than with bathtub!
Stiffer with upper chassis brace
Parts availability??
Big front bumper :)

Performance - will have to see!

Cheers

Graeme

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

Wow. Now that sounds coool..
Let us know how it works out :wave:

[graeme_rsa]

Hi Guys

The MT PRO build

Finished the build today – estimated the position for the inboard front ball joint – front all went together nicely! On installing the motor one immediate advantage I noticed was that using the alloy motor mount heat sink + the lhs alloy mount was that I was able to fit a 20T pinion to the 87T spur (stripped my 96T spur) whereas before I could only fit a 23T pinion – BTW does anyone else think that Losi pinion grub screws are the pits! Even with the supplied allen wrench they ‘round off’ easily! These gears are only for testing as I need to find a new 96T spur and an 18 or less pinion as the internal gear ratio of the Pro is 2.13 compared to the 2.6 of the MT!

All ready to fit my new – as yet unpainted bodyshell – a Tamiya VW Touareg! Just have to make new holes in the body for the bumper mounted posts of the Pro and find the foam bumper for it!


To change the subject! Are we being ripped off with the R/C stuff we buy :( ?

Bought myself a ‘gas’ truck today! Well not exactly a truck! I’ve always liked the HPI Savage ‘Kawasaki’ quad better than the real Savage but even at the Tower Hobbies price of $469 (better than the normal South African price of $640!) it seemed a bit much. So when one of my grandkids stuck an advert from a local store under my nose this afternoon for a nice ‘Kawasaki’ green quad – for $385 I checked the ad and discovered the offer was $128 off the normal selling price and only on for today - 1 hour left! Made it just in time!

It’s not made by HPI and it didn’t come with a driver figure or any radio control electronics or transmitter and it wasn’t 1/8th scale either!

So what’s the big deal you might be asking yourselves – he bought a 'quad' for 84 bucks less than what Tower is selling them for but without electronics!

The big deal is that this one doesn’t need a driver figure or electronics as it is a kids “full size” real quad bike with a 50cc engine, electric start etc.

Now when a 1/8th quad that weighs 13lb and is 21 inches long sells for a lot more than what a 1/1 quad that probably weighs at least 150lb and is 6 foot long it makes me wonder who is ripping us off?

Cheers

Graeme

[muvro]

I've been in the process of making a Pro 2/MT conversion after seeing someone do it on here (I think it was here).

One thing i noticed was the front castor on the MT is far greater than the Pro 2. What sort of effect will this have on the handling in the dirt?

Also, having the larger diffs in the MT, obviously gives the car a lower ratio. But if I use the Pro 2 32 tooth diffs and then lower the gearing will this effectively have the same result?

I haven't continuesd with it, because of these two reasons. But if all is well, I'll get stuck into it again.

If you've got any pics of your Pro conversion, that'd be great to see them.

Tark

[graeme_rsa]

One thing i noticed was the front castor on the MT is far greater than the Pro 2. What sort of effect will this have on the handling in the dirt?

Also, having the larger diffs in the MT, obviously gives the car a lower ratio. But if I use the Pro 2 32 tooth diffs and then lower the gearing will this effectively have the same result?


Haven't tried it out yet - hope to do so this afternoon!

Original internal gear ratio was 2.6 - Pro 2 with 32T diffs = 2.13 so you will have to go down several teeth on the pinion! Eg. if you were using 22/96 gears with the 2.6 ratio you would have to go down to 18/96 to achieve the same rollout with the 2.13 ratio!

Graeme

[graeme_rsa]

Took the MT Pro out this afternoon and it seemed to be more responsive but perhaps that was wishful thinking! Was having great fun until as they 'rain stopped play' and my spotless new rebuild was covered in mud! Here are some pics after the run! One problem I had was with the wide bumper fouling the tyres on full lock - had to dial out my steering to prevent them jamming!
Re: Castor - the castor on the conversion looks the same as on my other HPI's

Graeme

[muvro]

Thanks for the pics!

Looks great! :D

As soon as I get mine done, I'll throw up some pics.

[z-man280]

anyone looking for another MT4? pm me.

[graeme_rsa]

I had a lot of play in the rear arms of the MT Pro conversion at both the inner and outer hinge pins. I thought that it was worn arms so I replaced them with new composite ones – made no difference! Then I noticed that the play was in the gearbox ‘supports’ and in the hubs! Strange as there was no play in the Pro! Further examination showed the culprit to be the MT ‘screw in’ hinge pins. Replaced them with the Pro’s hinge pins with C clips + spacers and no more slop! The MT’s screw in hinge pins don’t show any wear apart from the ‘black’ being shiny in places so it seems as if the hinge pins from the Pro are slightly thicker than the MT’s!

As was mentioned before – buy yourself a RS4 Pro and get lots of upgrades for the MT for cheap!

My next intended upgrade is titanium turnbuckles / tie rods! Haven’t bent any as yet – they just look weak! Does anyone have any advice on this?

Cheers
Graeme

[TrickSpeed]

Wow, I cant believe I have post #7 on this thread.... its been about two years since i've been "out" of the hobby (but i still have all my cars). Started around 1999 (you know, back when Robinson still made ally topshafts for these), and i'm slowly starting to get back in though.

Anyway, I can't believe I still remember all this stuff, or whether its in this thread, but the thing with the pro chassis conversions is that they will break. Usually on larger jumps it happens, but the snap right in half.

Anyone still remember the Super Rally MT (basically a mix of Super Nitro RS4 parts and an MT)?

[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

Hey all, finally selling my MT, take a look if you are interested and let others know, I need to sell it for money towards my carpet racing this winter! Thanks guys!

RS4 MT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190046662886&rd=1&rd=1)

[graeme_rsa]

Wow, I cant believe I have post #7 on this thread.... its been about two years since i've been "out" of the hobby (but i still have all my cars).

Hi

I've just been reading all the old posts on the MT. There seemed to be regular postings from you guys and then it just stopped at the end of 2004! Any reason why?

Perhaps this forum is going the same way as there have been no new regular posts for ages!

Cheers

Graeme

[PapaST]

Hi

I've just been reading all the old posts on the MT. There seemed to be regular postings from you guys and then it just stopped at the end of 2004! Any reason why?

Perhaps this forum is going the same way as there have been no new regular posts for ages!

Cheers

Graeme


Yep... interest has died down after they discontinued the truck. I still have mine plus a ton of new parts. I'm thinking of selling all of it. It's too bad... it was definitely a fun truck.

[graeme_rsa]

Hi All

Had occasion tonight to check out the Japanese HPI website!

Guess what is listed as current along with the new 'Wheely King'?

The RS4 MT! http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

No active links to anything but it is there! Are HPI going to re-release it?

The Japanese web site contains lots of other references to models which on the USA website are described as 'discontinued'!

Why the difference?

Cheers

Graeme

[coreyfro]

Nice having money again. I have FINALLY made my RS4 Pro2 MT conversion. Just finished the body today.

I've got a Mamba Max 7700KV installed. I went with the 7700 so I can get the most out of 6 cells. I'm not ready to move to LiPO's.

Check it out:

[T/Losi]

Nice having money again. I have FINALLY made my RS4 Pro2 MT conversion. Just finished the body today.

I've got a Mamba Max 7700KV installed. I went with the 7700 so I can get the most out of 6 cells. I'm not ready to move to LiPO's

Check it out:

Very nice, well done :cool:

Cheers

[coreyfro]

Thanks. I really like the bug body HPI makes. It fits old gold tub RC10's perfectly, too. I think I'm going to have to buy them in gross. :D

Very nice, well done :cool:

Cheers

[maximum]

Any one has a lead on a stock chassis (A455) or (A465). I broke mine. Sent it to HPI and not heard back. Now I am looking all over for one. Tower list one but it back orderred and I am getting impatient.

[metalry101]

Any one has a lead on a stock chassis (A455) or (A465). I broke mine. Sent it to HPI and not heard back. Now I am looking all over for one. Tower list one but it back orderred and I am getting impatient.
My LHS might have one kicking around. I'll try to remember to see if I can find it.

[Helgaiden]

would be sweet to see a Pro4 to Rs4 MT conversion...

:)

[maximum]

My LHS might have one kicking around. I'll try to remember to see if I can find it.

Any luck finding an MT chassis? Still can't find one.

[anthony213]

i have an rs4mt electric truck roller 4 sale if any1 is interested

[vic2367]

any pics ? if so im at vic2367@yahoo.com..thanks

[vic2367]

just got a used one and put her together with a novak 6.5 velocity brushless motor,and novak esc...awaitng on some maxamps 6000 lipos ,,just wanted to get into maybe bashing the 4wd stadium truck,,more companies should get into this class

[Toad]

Anybody has any info for hopups for the ELEC MT.

[Timmee]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!

What specifically are you looking for? Part numbers?

I've got MOST of the HPI hopups for the MT (and a spare NIB graphite front chassis brace for it), but some of the upgrades still elude me.

ETA: As a side note, I wish they'd bring this model back, as I love mine. Unfortunately, I doubt HPI will, with their going to shaft drive for most of their kits.

[Toad]

Timmee
I DO NOT HAVE PARTS # FOR I GOT THE TRUCK ON EBAY. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS TRUCK FOR A LONG TIME. I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING FOR IT YET. NOT EVEN THE BOOK!

[coreyfro]

Sadly, the Rs4 MT is fairly dead, so "hop ups" are kinda a lost cause. It shares much with the RS4 Pro2 car and the Nitro MT, but not a whole lot.

I have one. I am not interested in using it any more. It is HEAVILY modified with carbon fiber chassis, full bearings, ball diffs, you name it. If you are interested, let me know.

Basically, I took an RS4 Pro2 touring cars and threw the rs4mt suspension on it. It's a fast kit, but there's noone to race with :-/

I also have all the old stock parts and the parts from the RS4 Pro2 I gutted.

Here some photos
http://www.coreyfro.com/rc10/img_6097.jpg
http://www.coreyfro.com/rc10/img_6102.jpg
http://www.coreyfro.com/rc10/img_6084.jpg

Timmee
I DO NOT HAVE PARTS # FOR I GOT THE TRUCK ON EBAY. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS TRUCK FOR A LONG TIME. I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING FOR IT YET. NOT EVEN THE BOOK!

[Timmee]

Timmee
I DO NOT HAVE PARTS # FOR I GOT THE TRUCK ON EBAY. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS TRUCK FOR A LONG TIME. I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING FOR IT YET. NOT EVEN THE BOOK!

This is the RS4MT's main page on HPI's site: http://www.hpiracing.com/kits/mt/mt-m.htm The manual can be viewed and printed here: http://www.hpiracing.com/instructions/instr-emt.htm Both the stock part #'s and optional part #'s are available by clicking on their individual links. Getting some of the optional parts is difficult, as there's not a lot of them around anymore. If you're interested, I do have an extra (new in package) A700 graphite chassis brace I'd be willing to sell. PM me if you're interested.

[Toad]

Timmee
THANKS I WILL DO THAT JUST GIVE ME SOME TIME IF YOU HAVE IT IN A WEEK OR SO I WILL GET IT FROM YOU THANKS AGAIN.

[Timmee]

Timmee
THANKS I WILL DO THAT JUST GIVE ME SOME TIME IF YOU HAVE IT IN A WEEK OR SO I WILL GET IT FROM YOU THANKS AGAIN.

Oh, I'll definitely have it. Funny story, I got out of R/C for a long time, and after getting back into it, wanted to get most/all of the option parts for my RS4-MT. I saw this in a store, and on impulse, I bought it. I dug out my RS4-MT (it was in a large container with most of my other R/C gear), and only then did I realize that it already had one installed. http://www.123myspace.com/myspacecursors/cursors/7484.gif

[Toad]

Timmee
I found the Body that I have been looking for the. Ford F150 and the gear cover, Now I am looking for turnbuckles and shocks and a carbon upper deck.

[Timmee]

Timmee
I found the Body that I have been looking for the. Ford F150 and the gear cover, Now I am looking for turnbuckles and shocks and a carbon upper deck.

I found my Lunsford Titanium turnbuckles through a dealer on eBay (the name is rcprocenter, and they're a hobby store in Maryland), although I didn't buy through eBay. I bought the turnbuckles and 3 ball diffs (which are the same ball diffs used by the Super Nitro RS4), and received them real quick. As far as shocks go, I believe Tower Hobbies still carries them.

[Toad]

I will get back on this info thanks

[Toad]

This is a body that I did.

[ieatfish]

I wanted this truck so bad. It was going to be my next truck after I got my first one, a Stampede. I just bought an EMaxx but I am looking for one of these now that I have been reminded how awesome it is. It always intrigued me.

[Toad]

Yes I love this lil truck. I am looking for the 2 speed for this kit.

[Timmee]

I really wish they came with an option of a Chevy body as well as the bodies they came with. Right now, I need a body for mine, and it'll be ready to run.

[Toad]

look under HPI MT on ebay they have the same one you see here.

[Toad]

check this out - Item number: 310080273398

[creep]

You should get off-road tires for it. Mine came with Dirthawgs (Baja Bug kit)and they where good tires. I have yet to try out my HPI Geolanders though.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/88astrocreep/H2T2.jpg

[fastharry]

this is my MT..built it when it first came out, been a shelf queen ever since..run 3 times...

[Monsterbrad]

Had one of these and wish I had never sold it

[fastharryDOTcom]

We are going to put more pics up of our MT shortly in addition to our other 90 car collection. We are adding pics and descriptions daily at www.fastharry.com.

Stop by and visit anytime.