Yeti for a GOM

[jimkill]

I'm debating selling my built up Yeti and building a GOM. I have been thinking about getting a bomber in place of the Yeti for a while now so that I can have a rig that crawls a little better. My yeti has all the bells and whistles including a 2 speed and I really love it but I've had it for a year and a half and I'd love to build something else. Am I going to regret the GOM?

[Teng]

from the point of front suspension design, The advantage of IFS will be very stable in high speed bashing than solid axle.

[smog]

A Bomber and a GOM will both crawl way more than “a little better” over a Yeti IMO. The Bomber for sure does, and I would be shocked if someone said otherwise about the GOM.

You should sell the Yeti if you are done enjoying it or don’t enjoy it and add a Bomber or GOM to the garage.

And is a better choice than Or

[jimkill]

I still want a go fast rig but it doesn't need to be as crazy as the Yeti. Will the GOM hold up to some speed and a brushless sensored motor?

[smog]

A Bomber will. I can’t speak for GOM in that department, it’s possible you might need some upgrades.

[Teng]

Originally Posted by jimkill

I still want a go fast rig but it doesn't need to be as crazy as the Yeti. Will the GOM hold up to some speed and a brushless sensored motor?

If I were you( yes, I like go fast ) another good choice worth for your consideration will be The Losi Rock Rey kit version

[jimkill]

Originally Posted by Teng

If I were you( yes, I like go fast ) another good choice worth for your consideration will be The Losi Rock Rey kit version

Ive done a Rock Rey. It’s pretty much the same as the yeti but harder to work on and less parts available. I liked the yeti better.


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[Teng]

Okay then maybe Bomber will be good for you. Can be very stable and fast and yet still crawl very well. Just like my Wraith ( very similar to bomber ) cheers

[mikemcE]

I’m going to muddy things up here. You should build an IFS Bomber. Will crawl and go faster than the GOM or solid axle bomber.


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[jimkill]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

I’m going to muddy things up here. You should build an IFS Bomber. Will crawl and go faster than the GOM or solid axle bomber.


Hang up and Drive

I’d love an IFS bomber but it’s a little more than I want to spend right now.


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[mikemcE]

Hear that ! My Yeti loves dollars, the Wraith has a bunch, but solid. I had a R1 and it was OK.... not bad, not great. Limited turning and upgrade parts is the Gmade downfall.


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[thewildblue77]

I have a Yeti Score ( Brushless ) Bomber Brushless and Ive just built 2 x Brushed GOM. Keep the Yeti for bashing, neither the Bomber or GOM will come close. If going brushless I would get a Bomber over a GOM, GOM has some plastic gears in the transmission. The GOM does has a wider wheelbase and the weight distro is superb. Bomber has better parts out of the kit and better steering.

[jimkill]

Originally Posted by thewildblue77

I have a Yeti Score ( Brushless ) Bomber Brushless and Ive just built 2 x Brushed GOM. Keep the Yeti for bashing, neither the Bomber or GOM will come close. If going brushless I would get a Bomber over a GOM, GOM has some plastic gears in the transmission. The GOM does has a wider wheelbase and the weight distro is superb. Bomber has better parts out of the kit and better steering.

Good info, do you know if you can get metal gears for the GOM?


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[mikemcE]

I had those plastic gears in the R1brushless, 3s no wear or issues at all....robust gears. Its the shafts that will fail.

[jimkill]

Well, I bought one. Any suggestions on upgrades right off the bat?



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[soze]

Originally Posted by jimkill

Well, I bought one. Any suggestions on upgrades right off the bat?

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Alloy Panhard Axle Mount. That countersunk screw can split the eye of the plastic one.

[jimkill]

Will a long can 540 motor fit in the GOM?
https://holmeshobbies.com/motors/bru...motor-989.html