4X4mod (my project begins)

[Plays_with_Toys]

Some of you may know me from RCMT, where I am designing a solid axle truck using 2.2" tires... Well, I just bought this xmod on saturday because I wanted an RC car that ran (all my other cars are in disrepair), and already I am not satisfied and want to modify it.

So here are my plans and ideas. I have already installed the AWD kit, but I plan on locking both front and rear diffs. I want to upgrade to larger tires and will most likely use Jugg Jr. tires, since they are rubber, and of good size. I plan on running the crest spinbrush motor and a toyota landcruiser mini-z body.

How will I accomplish this? Well, super glue in the diffs will make them locked, the tires are nice and tall but too wide, so I will cut them in the center, remove some material and glue them back together, then mount them to the xmod wheels (they are almost a direct fit). I will have to move the side mounted AAA's and shave away the front bulkhead screw mount to let them fit in the fender wells. Spinbrush is easy enough, but I am just going to buy a pinion for a slot car, since they are the same, and I can most likely get them from my LHS. Finally is the body, I will have to carve out some of the fender wells to allow the tires to fit under, but that won't be a problem.

I know this thing won't be a rock crawler, but atleast I will be able to take it off jumps and have some fun in the gravel behind my house, oh and with it off the ground, hopefully it won't pick up hair like Michael jackson..... nevermind....


Suggestions are welcome. And how are the battery holders held in? I removed the screws that allow it to slide forward and back, and even the ones below the chassis in the center towards the sides of the car, but no luck... Anyone know?