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Kyosho USA-1 nitro crusher E conversion

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Today i started on my ols usa-1 to make it electric, i sold today my nitro engine, painted the worn silver rims to tamiya white (as it should on a usa-1) and removed anyting nitro related (gas tank, brake etc,)

im going to order a new servo an the trackstar waterproof 1/8 120A kit from hobby king, i will test is i go for 2, 3 or even 4S power. i will follow this example:

http://www.rcmt.net/forums/showthread.php?18961-look-what-Artie-wants-me-to-ship-to-him-_-(brushless-nitro-USA1-2

ok some pics!! :)

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first im of for a short hollyday, and will order tomorrow so i see you in a week or so :)

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Cool! I have contemplated making mine brushless as I just haven't gotten around to making the engine mounts for the .28 and it would be cleaner and less problematic.

Are you using the same mount as Will?

Looking forward to this build :)

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I didnt know this could be done, economically speaking, the electric and nitro versions have no common parts except the body, wheels and tires. I have 2 electric versions, a runner and shelfer. I gave up on the runner as it is not a reliable truck, it simply will never be as reliable as the Clod (it is a much better performer though). The nitro version is based on the Burns buggy, looking forward to this thread to see how reliable it will be

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You what, you are / started to convert the nitro version to electric?! Is like turning a Viper into a Testler. I had the gas verision as to me this is the grand daddy of all the big foot for RC and it must be loud with gas fumes not quiet and clean. You must now be a tree hugger.

Sincerely

GW Bush.

Have fun with the conversion.

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I didnt know this could be done, economically speaking, the electric and nitro versions have no common parts except the body, wheels and tires. I have 2 electric versions, a runner and shelfer. I gave up on the runner as it is not a reliable truck, it simply will never be as reliable as the Clod (it is a much better performer though). The nitro version is based on the Burns buggy, looking forward to this thread to see how reliable it will be

im using the nitro version usa-1 :)

i first will try to mount the motor front-left, and use saddle packs in the rear both sides to keep everting inside

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Oh man am I looking forward to this, USA-1 is one of my favourite monster trucks and I've always wanted a Kyosho one. Can't wait to see what you do with this!

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