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For sale is a Maverick Strada XT Evo that has been upgraded to brushless. For those interested in the restoration, I have a YouTube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY-tSZT3PPJdJ0baX3Wqlv99rPz-G7U4T Full gallery of images can be found here: https://postimg.cc/gallery/QX3XSKz Bought off eBay last year, it needed a lot of work and a lot of spare parts to get it running again. New parts include new dogbones and turnbuckles (from the FTX Carnage), new Traxxas Rustler 4x4 wheels, new shocks, new Etronix servo, new Strada XT body shell, new front bumper and a few other parts. Will also come with a Maverick MTX-242 transmitter and the appropriate Maverick receiver (the HPI one in the photo will be replaced). Also comes with the original Strada XT Evo body shell. Most of the decals have come off though, with a few still remaining. The biggest new part is the addition of a new Absima brushless motor and ESC combo. Surprisingly fast on 2S Lipo. No battery is included unfortunately as I don't have a 2S Lipo to spare. Selling for £170, with £12 shipping with DPD Next Day Delivery, UK delivery only, with payment via PayPal. Thanks for looking!

I've recently repaired an old Maverick Strada XT EVO, and was able to replace many parts with genuine Maverick (or HPI) parts, with the exception of the wheels. I was able to purchase some original Maverick Strada XT wheels (not the EVO ones) but these aren't the correct ones. I still have the EVO wheels, though they need some refurbishment, but I'm struggling to locate any tyres that'll fit the wheels. The wheels seem to be 2.6" in diameter, with the width being around 50mm. I'll attach photos of the wheels, along with a picture of the EVO and the tyres it uses. While I don't need the exact same tyre, though it would be nice to keep it original, I'll happily accept any tyre that both looks good and fits on the wheels. Failing that, if anyone has the EVO wheels complete with tyres, and they do not want them, I'll gladly purchase them from you, preferably from the UK but open to other areas. Thanks for reading and please do get in touch if anyone has these tyres, or tyres that fit OR the actual original EVO wheels w/tyres. Thanks! Apologies for the large attachments, for some reason the site keeps throwing up a "7" error when uploading photos.

Bump! Also update: The Condor now includes a Maverick MTX-242 transmitter and Maverick receiver, so it's almost RTR... almost.

For sale is an Acme Condor that I have recently repaired and restored. Engine wouldn't run, so was taken apart and cleaned thoroughly. Now starts and runs without a problem, but due to age, still takes a few pulls to get running. Also definitely needs some tuning on the HSN at least. I'm not a nitro expert, but was able to tune it enough to get it running and gunning. Installed new FTX Force pull-start and HPI B6 glow plug. New original wheels, exhaust, manifold and shocks also installed. Original Acme servos replaced with some pare HPI servos taken from my HPI Bullet 3.0. The steering servo could do with being replaced with something stronger, as it seems to have difficulty centring after steering. Entire buggy was taken apart and cleaned. Chassis was sanded, smoothed and buffed to make it look... well, presentable. Fuel tank was cleaned inside and out, as was the carb. The new air filter was cut from a sponge. Shell is an HSP nitro buggy shell. It was too short for the chassis though, so I improvised and made a bracket from styrene plastic to connect the shell to the chassis. Not the best, but it works well. The Condor DOES now include a transmitter and receiver, the Maverick MTX-242, a cheap but actually decent transmitter, and also includes an Enrich 1600mAh 6v battery pack. Asking £150, with postage at £12 via DPD Next Day and will be fully tracked. UK only. Can arrange collection instead, but shipping is an easier option for me. Someone please buy it so I don't have to go through eBay.. also, this thing has been a nightmare... would love to see the back of it!!

I thought you were going to say you managed to buy a complete Timberwolf for a fiver, lol... then I continued reading and found it was a bodyshell. From the photo, it looks like it's in pretty good condition. So another TW shell to add to the growing collection, haha. But it's also another spare one if your current ones get obliterated over the years.

Ah yes, I've just searched again and it's still up for sale... unsurprisingly. At £139, with no electronics (save for one servo), worn tyres, the missing nose cone piece, a beaten up wing, and a completely chewed up spur gear, he has no chance, lol. Although, the centre diff IS complete, sort of. It still has the diff part with the gears inside. If the potential buyer can locate a spur gear that fits, they might be able to attach it to the diff housing. Possibly... either that, or they discover the FTX centre diff fits, as I found out though MUCH searching. If it was like £50, I'd grab it for spears. Spare chassis, metal under plate, drive shafts, A-arms etc... but that £140... like's like half what it cost when new, fully loaded!

Sorry for the late reply, been a bit busy, and for some reason tis website is having issues... taking ages to load pages, I keep giving up, lol. I think that Desertwolf on eBay has sold, for £129, wasn't it £140 before? That price was a bit much, especially for the condition, no electronics except an old servo, worn tyres... and that centre diff gear! What the actual frick, lol. How does that even happen?? Well, I guess someone wanted it since it's no longer available, hope the buyer can find a centre diff, which I couldn't for life of me! I'm sure it's a tedious job, but it's gotta be done for durability. And the Jumpshot shell is rather nice, and new! Will be nice to keep it that way. Can always keep the Jumpshot shell on the Timberwolf when on the shelf, like a shelf queen, then take out the Timberwolf or Blitz shells when you want to go bashing!

Lot's of upgrades, all went on without a hitch, thankfully. Now I just need to take it out for a test run. Well, it IS a speed run car.. I still need to get hold of a GPS speed meter at some point so I can actually measure the speed. The Maverick Timberwolf is looking pretty good with the Jumpshot shell... both technically by HPI, sort of. The Maverick JumpWolf or the HPI TimberShot. The JumpWolf sounds pretty good, haha. And this is my TT-02 with the new shell and electronics. I don't have a before and after though, so you don't really have anything to compare it to.. but, here you go regardless:

Mostly electronics, faster motor, new ESC, a Lipo, new servo and receiver. Also alloy drive shafts, race bearings all round, alloy motor mount, oil filled CVA shocks and the like. Haven't tested it yet though. Ooh, an early birthday present, lol. Green looks nice on the Jumpshot, but I usually like myself a clear shell so I can paint it whatever colour I wish. But the bright green looks nice and vibrant. Good thing the TW body posts and Jumpshot body holes are in the same place, on the rear at least. Trying to locate holes to drill out is often quite the tricky task, especially when the shell is already painted. But you did manage it on the first Jumpshot shell you purchased, as at least you know you can do it, lol. And then just cover up the original holes with some decals. Has the shell arrived by now? Or is it still on backorder at Modelsport?

I've actually put all my currently unused body shells in a bin nag in the loft, lol... running out of room in my room, so I've put them up there for storage, until I need one. Yeah, not too much damage on either car. Just the chassis and exhaust on the Bullet, and the original shell on the Desertwolf has been scratched a bit from all the stones. Thankfully I bought a new one months ago, lol. Even the shells are no longer on eBay like they used to be. I may buy a new exhaust and chassis in the future for the Bullet, depending on the price of course. The Quantum shell does look nice, and is definitely made of a thicker, more durable polycarbonate compared to the flimsy and flexible FTX Carnage shell. But in polycarbonate, I suppose being flexible is a good thing so it can absorb impacts. Just spent a load on some upgrades for one of the TT-02s I got for Christmas, turning into a "speed car" with a brushed motor, as I already have a speed TT-02 with a brushless motor. Can't keep it in a straight line, lol. I wouldn't mind a Timberwolf, but with a Jumpshot shell... something about the Timberwolf shell that doesn't sit right with my eyes, haha. But failing a Timberwolf, I can always try and get a Traxxas Slash, which is also a short course truck type.

It was unusual... never seen anything like it before, even Modelsport were stumped, lol. But I did get a replacement sheet of decals. They were a bit damaged due to age and storage, but thankfully the important decals were still intact and useable, so threw them on once I received the sheet. Yep, took the Bullet out off-roading for the first time. The metal chassis is scratched to badword, lol. Even the exhaust took a small beating, though thankfully that is a cheap replacement if needed. The chassis though, not to much. And yes, glasses are OK, not a scratch! And the Desertwolf's first proper outing. Wasn't the best, should have driven it on a flat surface or dusty dirt rather than loose stones, but was fun enough. 2S was definitely enough, but I wanted to the battery back in my Tamiya Aqroshot, and have now (reluctantly) put an Overlander 3S in the Desertwolf. I did try to reduce the throttle using the Hobbywing program box, and setting the ESC to a slower speed, but annoyingly that isn't an option. I can always turn the dual rate down on the throttle to reduce the speed, but that'll also reduce reverse as well. Still can't believe you have THREE Timberwolfs? Madness! Or is one empty? So many different shells for the TW.. nice to have a bit of variety. With bonus Sand Scorcher, lol. This is the HPI Bullet after the run. Unfortunately, I didn't get a shot of the DW after the run. And a photo of the Maverick Quantum MT shell on the FTX Carnage. Doesn't look too bad really.

Well well, that body shell cleaned up really nicely with the fresh coat of black paint... much better than I would have expected! Looks pretty respectable now. Shame about the cracks on the back near the rear light decals, but can't be helped... looks good. Going to be used a basher body or just a spare one if the other get destroyed? Cheap lexan... for shame. The original FTX Carnage shell has what feels like very thin lexan, it's very bendy and flexible. Although not necessarily a bad thing, it means it can absorb impacts better than more rigid lexan, it definitely feels cheap. The Maverick Quantum shell I can tell has much thicker lexan, feels better over all. Shame some of the decals aren't a perfect fit, lol. Speaking of decals... when received the shell, it was of course brand new sealed, but somehow... there were decals MISSING from the decal sheet! Two of the four Quantum logo decals and the front window decal. All other decals were present. Had to contact Modelsport, who contacted Maverick UK... but they had no decal sheets available. So they contacted the European branch of Maverick, who will send me a decal sheet. I wish they sent me the entire shell... but just the decals are fine, lol. Also took my HPI Bullet out on the dirt this morning, used a whole tank up in about 10 minutes. It's a small tank, so that's not too bad.. and I was doing a lot of full-throttle standing stars, haha. Also took the Desertwolf out. Not the most ideal surface though, lot's of small stones it kept bouncing over. The thing kicks up so much debris it shot a small stone straight into my glasses. Best leave it to either a flat surface or dry, loose dirt.... also, I don't want to break anything! Running it on 2S, it was plenty fast.. I'm scared to try 3S, lol. Although the Traxxas battery is showing slight signs of puffing, so will replace that with another.

It's a good fit. I think it looks better than the original TW shell to be honest. Not a lot in it, but the Jumpshot shells just comes out on top I think, then a toss up between the Blitz and Timberwolf shells. Good thing the rear body holes lined up perfectly without any extra cutting or drilling. Well, the Jumpshot is made by HPI, and HPI own Maverick, so it kinda makes sense in a way. Both being trophy truck chassis' and all that. And only two extra body holes to cover, instead of 50, hehe... although the rear holes in the slats are a bit unsightly though. Not really much you can do about them unfortunately. 7 shells for the Timberwolf? Hmm... but would be nice to have a brand spanking new Jumpshot shell painted in your own colour, hehe. Speaking of looking for alternate shells, I've been looking for an alternative shell to the Carnage 2.0... and I found one with the Maverick Quantum MT, also sticking with the Maverick theme, lol. Painting it in copper, backed with white so colour should pop. The design is different to the Carnage, but still both 4dr truck style bodies. Will post a photo once it's painted.

So the Jumpshot shell AND orange wheels are on the Timberwolf, sown in the photo? Because if so... yeah, that fits really nicely compared to the other shells... albeit presumably with some body hole modifications. I like the look of that. Any chances of getting a clear Jumpshot shell and painting?

Not surprised it's so light.. there's nothing in it, lol. Plus the chassis is very minimalist, not much to it. How does the Jumpshot shell fit on the Timberwolf? Have you tried it yet? The shell does look nice though. I think I like it better than the Blitz... I think. And the variations of Jumpshot bodies also look good. The green one looks particularly fancy... but yeah, shame they cost £60 each. Ouchie.