General RC Information
the Element Ecto was my first crawler.
it led to a few more but is my favorite,
started off cutting the front bumper off,
ROCK SLIDERS: added club 5 rock sliders https://club5racing.com/blade-runner-stainless-rock-slider-for-enduro-ecto/
BODY: comp wagon cab only body https://www.prolineracing.com/produ...-12.3-313mm-wheelbase-crawlers/PRO360600.html
TRANSMITTER/RECIEVER: Flysky FS-GT3B 3 Channels RC
note: the silver recievers are NOT waterproof, the blue allegedly IS. regardless i coated in plastidip
SERVO: HobbyStar HCS-4521 High-Torque Digital Waterproof Crawler Servo
MOTOR/ESC: hobbywing quickrun fusion pro motor/esc combo. freed up space for battery
tires get swapped out pretty frequently currently trying j concepts megalithics with silicone inserts. from injora
SHOCKS: desert lizard 90 mm shocks set up for droop and upside down to throw that extra bit of weight lower
SHOCK TOWERS: front and rear rock pirates direct fit
FLATBED: rock pirates flatbed, doesn't fit perfectly but it does fit.
OVERDRIVE: installed the factory overdrive that came with the rig 11.83%
Rims: INJORA 1.9" Beadlock Wheel Rim - 153g Super Heavy Brass & Aluminum Deep Dish Wheel
MISC:
Club 5 Brass Extended Wheel Hex Set 8 mm w/Pin for Element RC Enduro
moved battery to the front in spot next to servo where esc was
7/1/24 broke rear axle. ordered club 5 high clearance links will repair axle when i get links and do it all at once.
it led to a few more but is my favorite,
started off cutting the front bumper off,
ROCK SLIDERS: added club 5 rock sliders https://club5racing.com/blade-runner-stainless-rock-slider-for-enduro-ecto/
BODY: comp wagon cab only body https://www.prolineracing.com/produ...-12.3-313mm-wheelbase-crawlers/PRO360600.html
TRANSMITTER/RECIEVER: Flysky FS-GT3B 3 Channels RC
note: the silver recievers are NOT waterproof, the blue allegedly IS. regardless i coated in plastidip
SERVO: HobbyStar HCS-4521 High-Torque Digital Waterproof Crawler Servo
MOTOR/ESC: hobbywing quickrun fusion pro motor/esc combo. freed up space for battery
tires get swapped out pretty frequently currently trying j concepts megalithics with silicone inserts. from injora
SHOCKS: desert lizard 90 mm shocks set up for droop and upside down to throw that extra bit of weight lower
SHOCK TOWERS: front and rear rock pirates direct fit
FLATBED: rock pirates flatbed, doesn't fit perfectly but it does fit.
OVERDRIVE: installed the factory overdrive that came with the rig 11.83%
Rims: INJORA 1.9" Beadlock Wheel Rim - 153g Super Heavy Brass & Aluminum Deep Dish Wheel
MISC:
Club 5 Brass Extended Wheel Hex Set 8 mm w/Pin for Element RC Enduro
moved battery to the front in spot next to servo where esc was
7/1/24 broke rear axle. ordered club 5 high clearance links will repair axle when i get links and do it all at once.
- RC Type
- Truck
- RC Brand
- Element RC
- RC Model
- ecto
- RC Scale
- 1/10 Scale
Technical Specifications
- Power Source
- Electric
- Battery Type
- LiPo
- Motor Type
- Brushless
- Drive System
- 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive)
Additional Information
- Budget
- $600-799
- Challenges Faced
- waterlogged a servo and didn't realize, broke rear axle smashing it between force and immovable object, shock towers broke apart, didn't lube well enough so have squeaking