gnarkill's MGT mid tank

[gnarkill]

I didn't get a chance to pick up a pair of Flm lcg tvps this weekend, so I started building on the stock X tvps. I wanted to make this thread to show how easy it could be to do a mid tank properly, and that you can do it on a low budget.

MGT tank - $17
Ofna throttle linkage - $7
Radio shack project box (3x2x1) - $3
Servo wire extension - $5
Fuel filter - $3
Total cost - $35

I made the tank plate out of 2mm aluminum instead of taking a trip to the hobby shop. I used a Radio Shack project box for my receiver box instead of the RPM box.

Not completely finished with the linkage, but need to get a new solder gun for a clevis on the brake rod. Servo is mounted with angle iron tapped for a 440 screw.

The biggest problem I ran into was finding how to mount the steering servo so I also used angle iron to make some brackets.

Next on order is FLM ext lcg tvps, and Maximizer 1/2in offset beadlocks with an undecided tire (open to suggestions)

 

[texasavage]

Cool!
I'm running a budget setup in mine as well using stuff I had laying around. Sooner or later I will buy one with some nice tvps's when the money allows, they look cleaner plus I'm only running a 125cc tank right now 🙁

The steering servo might need some protection though, looks like it's alittle below the tvps'

For tires I'd pick up some of the Badlands. I don't have any yet but the sure do look tough 🙂

 

[gnarkill]

Cool!
I'm running a budget setup in mine as well using stuff I had laying around. Sooner or later I will buy one with some nice tvps's when the money allows, they look cleaner plus I'm only running a 125cc tank right now 🙁

The steering servo might need some protection though, looks like it's alittle below the tvps'

For tires I'd pick up some of the Badlands. I don't have any yet but the sure do look tough 🙂

The steering servo is just above the bottom of the tvp. I'm going to bend up a skid plate out of some spare aluminum and mount it until I get a set of FLM's.

 

[Mickey]

looking good gnar i love custom mods. too many savys out there that look the same ( flm midtank). i second the badlands i run them on both my trucks

 

[Bankrupter]

Good stuff!

 

[texasavage]

The steering servo is just above the bottom of the tvp. I'm going to bend up a skid plate out of some spare aluminum and mount it until I get a set of FLM's.

Ok good sounds like your on top of it 🙂 it just looked like the back corner was going to take some abuse.

Keep up the good work!

 

[Shaun]

nice write up!! thanks for posting...............

 

[gnarkill]

Just finished the break linkage, had myself confused for afew minutes. When the throttle was open the break was off but when the servo was at its neutral position the break was on. Took awhile to figure out the servo horn was too far forward. But it is all worked out now. Now I just need an antenna mount from the hobby shop. One more week until I can bash again.

 

[orcusomega]

Very nice! I like to see budget builds - keep up the good work!

Bob