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Gatekeeper 33.webp

MVRCA Element Gatekeeper

This is a reworked Element Gatekeeper with the intention of maintaining the traditional feel of the Gatekeeper while enhancing the rock crawling characteristics of the truck.

General RC Information

We started with the Gatekeeper Kit from Element, and performed the following mods:

1. Motor flip mount
2. Extended steering arms
3. Removed excess weight and sway bar
4. Aluminum chassis braces
5. Aluminum shock towers
6. SSD Knuckle weights
7. Rear axle weights
8. Internal springs on shocks
9. Front battery mount.
10. Brood Riot 1600kV outrunner
11. Castle Copperhead 10 ESC with case and power button removed.
12. Reefs servo.

Link to Build: https://www.mojavevalleyrcadventures.com/element-gatekeeper.html
RC Type
Truck
RC Brand
Element RC
RC Model
Gatekeeper
RC Scale
1/10 Scale

Technical Specifications

Power Source
Electric
Battery Type
LiPo
Motor Type
Brushless
Drive System
4WD (Four-Wheel Drive)
Top Speed
Under 19 mph

Additional Information

Budget
$600-799
Challenges Faced
Dealing with the heavy 400 gram Gatekeeper body.

RC Build information

Category
Member RC Garage
Added by
MVRCA
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