Traxxas T-maxx electric motor mount conversion

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I'm finally able to get my hands on a single-speed and forward-only kit. Check out this quick video of me putting it through its paces: https://youtu.be/nHdsdEA_GII I'm using a Traxxas XL-10 ESC and 12T 550 motor, and the mount held up perfectly after crashing into a tree at full speed. The gearing is limited with this setup, though. I used a 21T pinion and 72T spur gear, but it got hot pretty quickly. The smallest pinion you can use with the 72T spur before hitting the transmission case is indeed 21T. To secure the battery, I made some slots in the chassis and used velcro straps. You'll need longer screws to attach the motor, so I recommend using washers. I've included a picture of the type of screw you'll need for this mount - it uses existing holes in the chassis. My plan is to get more kits and mess around with gearing some more, but for now, this mount works like a charm.