A few weeks ago I got my first Wraith after eyeballin them for quite a while. I bought a RTR poison spyder. I'll use this thread as a build thread to document any modifications, upgrades, and repairs that the wraith goes through. (1.9 conversion starts on pg.3)
First mod was install the TSX45 servo which came as a replacement because the stock one didn't last more than 2 battery packs. I also cut off the front fender flares, they seem to rub constantly.
I then did the battery forward mod. I put the battery under the hood, and moved the ESC back, right behind the plastic interior. All the wiring reached so it ended up being pretty simple and free mod.
After doing that naturally the next mod would be the hood mod. I used a very sharp wood carving blade to slowly scribe a cut line along the already existent hood line on the wraith. It sliced through and made some pretty even cuts. Came out better than anticipated.
Then I decided to do the fastback cage mod. The corners where I cut still need to be cleaned up nice. Heres a few pics showing both the cut hood and the cage. And I also cut the ears off the front bumper.
As far as power is concerned, I have a HH 13t Crawlmaster pro on the way. I also have a Castle Creations BEC coming along with some deans connectors so I can switch the wraith plug, and 2 of my 3s lipos that I have for my Blade heli. Next on the shopping list is gears... 16/84 to start with.
First mod was install the TSX45 servo which came as a replacement because the stock one didn't last more than 2 battery packs. I also cut off the front fender flares, they seem to rub constantly.
I then did the battery forward mod. I put the battery under the hood, and moved the ESC back, right behind the plastic interior. All the wiring reached so it ended up being pretty simple and free mod.
After doing that naturally the next mod would be the hood mod. I used a very sharp wood carving blade to slowly scribe a cut line along the already existent hood line on the wraith. It sliced through and made some pretty even cuts. Came out better than anticipated.
Then I decided to do the fastback cage mod. The corners where I cut still need to be cleaned up nice. Heres a few pics showing both the cut hood and the cage. And I also cut the ears off the front bumper.
As far as power is concerned, I have a HH 13t Crawlmaster pro on the way. I also have a Castle Creations BEC coming along with some deans connectors so I can switch the wraith plug, and 2 of my 3s lipos that I have for my Blade heli. Next on the shopping list is gears... 16/84 to start with.
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