BIG revo

badgravity · 02-12-2008, 07:41 AM

Hello all this is my first post in here - so take it easy on me

I had some traxxas parts laying around ( my friend gave them to me after his Gorilla Revo conversion )
so i decided to make something cool out of those parts

First setup:

couple modifications later
As it is now:

so its Electric Revo 6x6x6 with true 6 wheel drive and 6 wheel steering.
and i will be replacing those brushed titan motors to Novak 6.5 setup
and probably will upgrade knuckles and driveshafts to Revo 3.3 specs.

so what do you think

leroycool1 · 02-12-2008, 07:44 AM

that is cool!!!!

69Malibu · 02-12-2008, 08:04 AM

get rid of those 3.2 inch wheels and get some proper 3.8's.

Mapcinq · 02-12-2008, 08:06 AM

Prty sweet, I like the body

KID · 02-12-2008, 08:50 AM

That is just tooo coool! Great job!

Antares · 02-12-2008, 10:55 AM

Why it will be Electric why not with nitro engine?

Nuke ya · 02-12-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antares

Why it will be Electric why not with nitro engine?

Why not you make one?

Looks good, get some Video of it in action now!

shorty00735 · 02-12-2008, 10:58 AM

That's kick *****!!!!

bengy2 · 02-12-2008, 11:14 AM

Thats sweet, some more detailed pictures and maybe a project site would be cool.

BrianG · 02-12-2008, 11:22 AM

How did you make it 6WD? Did you use some type of pass-through diff for the forward set of wheels in the rear?

InFlames · 02-12-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Malibu

get rid of those 3.2 inch wheels and get some proper 3.8's.

Too tight between the rear wheels maybe....?
Just my first thought.

danielhr77 · 02-12-2008, 11:27 AM

Could yoy please explain/show what type of differential you used for the middle wheels? Thanks!

Bradus · 02-12-2008, 11:59 AM

Go sick mate what beast well done.

+1 on more pix and diff set-up

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFlames

Too tight between the rear wheels maybe....?
Just my first thought.

What about running LPR's

Keep us posted badgravity

Atomicpunk · 02-12-2008, 12:02 PM

Very nice work!!! I would love to see a video of this beast!!!!!

Rampokker · 02-12-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomicpunk

Very nice work!!! I would love to see a video of this beast!!!!!

Exactly what I was thinking! A video would be cool.
By the way, nice job badgravity. It looks great!

MAXX25 · 02-12-2008, 12:28 PM

That's pretty nice lets see a video of it.

carraig042 · 02-12-2008, 01:05 PM

Cool. Looks like a good build! Give us some more info on how you did it.

-Brett

chvybeatsford · 02-12-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXX25

That's pretty nice lets see a video of it.

+1 on the video. Very nice truck! Would love to see a detailed write up.

RDE1977 · 02-12-2008, 01:10 PM

that is cool..........more pics!!!!

nitroxdude · 02-12-2008, 01:10 PM

ya get a video of it!

KID · 02-12-2008, 01:32 PM

That would make a sweet snow machine!!!

chvybeatsford · 02-12-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXX25

That's pretty nice lets see a video of it.

+1 on the video. Very nice truck! Would love to see a detailed write up.

Super RC Driver · 02-12-2008, 03:32 PM

Not bad at all for your first posts!

falkon · 02-12-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuke ya

Why not you make one?

vwhats ur issue with people asking questions? all he was asking was why not nitro? its not like he was trying to insult any1.

do they even make bodyes long enough for that thing?!

is it like 28 inches long or so.

KyLeader7 · 02-12-2008, 05:27 PM

[quote=Nuke ya]Why not you make one?QUOTE]

dude, he was just asking a simple question.. no need for a mimick of his typing. please, let everyone here ask there questions. alot of people are curious as to his opinions about his revo and setups.

they do make special bodies i hear. i have a rc car mag where they did the same with but with a tmaxx. AE i think has the body. idk tho

I know pi! · 02-12-2008, 05:40 PM

I think there was an aftermarket conversion to make a 6x6 Ae MGT, I have the RC-driver review somewhere in my room. I've seen 6x6 t-maxxes and MGTs but a revo one is pretty impressive with the complicated suspension and chassis compared to the other 2 trucks that are simple as legos when it comes to this

I'd like to see a dual engine revo

Ecas32 · 02-12-2008, 05:44 PM

that is awsome!!
but how did u find a diff to go in the middle section( the regular rear wheels)
because u had to get it to got to the very back too

I know pi! · 02-12-2008, 06:44 PM

I just noticed the REVO cut into the aluminum battery straps, thats looks awesome! Should definateley post some video and more pics mainly around where the 2 chassisses (

) connect

OM514 · 02-12-2008, 07:59 PM

that's insane!! i saw a nitro project that was similar to this in an RC car action magazine a while back. it was a 6x6 too. ya you need to get some better/real wheels on that thing lol

. looks aren't always important and i guess if it works then there's nothing wrong with it, but once you get it all set, it looks like the body/looks might need some working on lol

. we need a vid sometime in the future, especially once you go brushless with that thing

badgravity · 02-13-2008, 12:55 AM

Thankyou all

I used those tires because i had them - like with most of the truck
i also had e-maxx transmission and electronics because i have also BL e-maxx and those parts were for spares.
Why electric - well because i'm not into nitro cars - cant stand the noise

middle diff - i cant reveal the secret - i predict that soon all the revos are running around in 6x6 or 8x8 setup

The tricky part is to get the back wheels turning - i had many theoretically correct setups that did not work in real life.
Body is another issue - revo is 24 inch long - so i used some radioshack toy body and cut the bed off - and i'm no painter

Fun snow mashine - you bet

Rest of the pictures

shuura · 02-13-2008, 10:03 AM

amazing job!!

KID · 02-13-2008, 10:24 AM

That thing is awesome! Great job!

You should sent the to readers rides at a magazine.

OM514 · 02-13-2008, 06:16 PM

that pic of it in the snow makes one of the back wheels look like it's about to snap off...it looks like it's bent and in a direction/position its not supposed to be

CHEEZBURGER · 02-13-2008, 07:26 PM

Thats awesome! Great work

rc!!! · 02-13-2008, 07:42 PM

cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooollll thats arsome

revo_maniack · 02-13-2008, 08:10 PM

nice idea... how did you connect the other part of the chassis? i yould like to know what you did exactly! cool idea man!

Tommy Boy · 02-13-2008, 08:35 PM

sick man!!

Gabe · 02-13-2008, 11:47 PM

You must have put a lot of work into that. How long did it take to get it working properly? And is it tough enough to jump?
It looks really cool, it's a great project

Allspeed · 02-14-2008, 12:11 AM

man that thing is very nice you have to break it down and give step by step pics on how you did that. I realy like the way it turns.and yes send pics to a mag you will get in for sure

pntmachine · 02-14-2008, 06:09 AM

BadG, Thats an awesome piece of work, nice job.