Tuner transformation! MR01 RM to 02 MM!!
The parts for the conversion arrived today along w/ other parts. So let the tuner transformation begin!!
The original MR-01 chassis ==> Chassis opened: 
==> Guts out, ready to transplant:
Adding a servo saver ==> Saver installed
==> Power supply connected:
New front suspension parts ==> Front suspension installed
==> Mid-mount alloy motor pod:
MM motor pod and new ball differential is installed 
==> Dampers are installed:
Well, the top-shock was rubbing underneath the low-slung body of the GT, so it had to go. Additional mods will need to be done to the back of the body in order to get the shock to fit.
Total hours conversion = 3.5hrs, w/ hourly rate of $150! hahaha.. That's a total bill of.... But it's okay, I'll give Hector a 100% discount on labour.. . it'll be my belated x'mas present. :P
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Edit: Just test drove it after rebuilding the temporary track.. broke my back doing it.. but I couldn't wait to see how it handles. My goodness.... what a world of difference!! It just doesn't drive like it has the same electronics and motor.. this thing is planted! Hector, you're going to enjoy this.. :)
Video link of first test drvie: http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=3829405057567702171
