1/8 Buggy Pic Thread

[hockeyhead019]

hey guys,

haven't seen a thread like this (if there is one please just delete this one of the mods haha) but i was hoping you guys would post some picks of your buggies as i'm trying to get an idea for a good layout and some new body paint idea... figured this would be a good way to figure it out is too look at what you guys have already done. Cheers

-Jim

[Marvin]

In chronological order:
Losi 8ight conversion - no pics I'm afraid.
Hyper 9E
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SectdBlNP0I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/AHcbnOYRuw0/s720/DSCF0009.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SectcDkuodI/AAAAAAAAAKI/OKgKTqnNbUU/s720/DSCF0008.JPG
Hot Bodies D8E V1
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SjfLzjkZp-I/AAAAAAAAAR4/z7_siK9zwsc/s720/P5140162.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SjfLs5OAOUI/AAAAAAAAARs/pvAs9iIiNz8/s512/P5140159.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SjfLohZD7cI/AAAAAAAAARk/3BFfQKtwkLo/s576/P5140157.JPG
Hot Bodies D8E V2
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SpBkHlgJk6I/AAAAAAAAAWg/oDz8SApYekM/s512/D8%20No%20Body.JPG
XB808 (most recent and most successful).
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SwQmc343uLI/AAAAAAAAAaI/_8pEwvOMNvs/s640/PA030738.JPG

Unfortunately, I haven't got any pics of my XB808's bodyshell (and it's gone now :(), but it was brilliant.

I'll have to see if I can find any...

[hockeyhead019]

awesome buggies marvin... love the d8e with the nitro engine and fuel tank crossed out haha gave me a good laugh

i'm almost done just need to paint the body up

[rc_dan]

lets see some truggys aswell ?

[Marvin]

There you go, knock yourself out...:thumbsup: (http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=26)

[rc_dan]

some clean builds there ! cheers for the link

[Brooks]

Love the XB808 electric 1/8th Buggy :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Wish i had the money to buy one :cry: Cool looking Tekin systerm

[Marvin]

Thanks, just wait until you see my new one!

I really wish I had some pics of the 808's body - it is just brilliant (if I do say so myself). Unfortunately it's gone now.

[Hyper-1983]

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/Hyper-1983/Losi8t204.jpg

No underbody pictures yet still working on it. Have a mamba monster 2200kw combo along with hyperion 4s lipo. Will update as it progresses.

[ojoloco]

This was my first conversion, an 8ight buggy with a Feigao 9L(replaced later by a Neu 1515) and a Mamba Max, 3S lipos:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4047790071_34d88d15be_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/4047792051_137b8c90bf_b.jpg


Next, my Xray 808 v2009, with a MMM 2200Kv, still on 3S:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3485563477_a0745b9301.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3485558813_a5a485cd0a.jpg

As you can see i didn't improve my painting skills...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3498844674_d60753ec37_b.jpg

I put the rear shocks on its original position eventually:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3754994305_b48ff9ca35_b.jpg

And the las thing i did was taking the ESC to the front:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/4014626403_861497b4a3_b.jpg


Now, a little preview of the next step:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4290472957_f3087c41b0.jpg


Rear shocks are going back to the front, and a carbon chasis is on the works. Is one of the lightets buggy's and it's going to be even lighter :thumbsup::thumbsup:


PS: Sorry for the crappy iphone pics, it's all i've got :S

[hockeyhead019]

they all look great guys... still gotta goin on my shell as the cold weather and snow over here in the states has dulled the rc flame for now :/ but i'll get back in the swing of it soon and get my shell painted and have some pics up for you guys

[Rcrcrus]

My Losi 8ight-e and T

[Marvin]

Ah, come on! We need some underbody shots as well!

[Rcrcrus]

Is this better not much differ from any other losi conversion but dam it they go well!!:thumbsup:

[JonyNitro]

Just a few things to do is heat shrink the cable,and small other bits, sweat and blood has gone in to this, Hope you like, paint is Kifo

http://i49.tinypic.com/2nteayt.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/313rg3r.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/2eqfdqw.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2hzo6xl.jpg

[Marvin]

Some nice conversions there - like the sleeving JonyNitro.

-Rcrcrus, I'd shorten the motor wires if I were you - less resistance, and less interference.

[Bazzokajoe]

http://i48.tinypic.com/2iut2tz.jpg

Hyper 7, running MMM combo (2650kv) and 2x 2s 5200 40c lipos

Pretty sweet if you ask me ;) not as big budget as some of the other conversions on here... but i love it :)

[steelie600]

apologies in advance as its a nitro, and its on another forum:blush: but im at work and i cant access photo bucket cos of this silly arse firewall fingy

pics are here i hope you likeee

http://forum.jespares.com/showthread.php?t=6377

[ojoloco]

New body, nothing fancy but works :blush:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/4359850785_93a8b88223.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4360592106_c2e55ba72b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4359849429_3246b4e0bd.jpg


New chasis layout, it's still a BETA :D. Final version will use a carbon tube chasis :thumbsup::thumbsup:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4357661976_5da4f0a6dd.jpg

[BRS]

This isnt a dig, please dont take it as one.

Whats the facination with mounting rear shocks on the front of the arm?

Nice car ;)

[Chrislong]

This isnt a dig, please dont take it as one.

Whats the facination with mounting rear shocks on the front of the arm?

Nice car ;)

Im curious, especially about where the rollbar then goes.

[ojoloco]

This isnt a dig, please dont take it as one.

Whats the facination with mounting rear shocks on the front of the arm?

Nice car ;)

Im curious, especially about where the rollbar then goes.


Well, i always need to do something to my car, so one day i was bored and decided to put them on the front, 1/10th style, the by then Serpent/Durango 1/8th prototype made me curious about it :lol:
Moving them means more weight to the front of the car. I've been testing this for a year and i really like it.

The rollbar thing, a lot of people ask about it. A new mounting system for the "front" of the diff bulkhead is needed. The final car will have a cool looking carbon support :D

[hockeyhead019]

nice cars guys.... out of curiousity why have most of you moved the esc to the front of the car? I have min set up so it's the batt packs and then the esc in the very back of the car. Any reason for your set ups or just more convenient for whatever reason?

[Chrislong]

Well, i always need to do something to my car, so one day i was bored and decided to put them on the front, 1/10th style, the by then Serpent/Durango 1/8th prototype made me curious about it :lol:
Moving them means more weight to the front of the car. I've been testing this for a year and i really like it.

The rollbar thing, a lot of people ask about it. A new mounting system for the "front" of the diff bulkhead is needed. The final car will have a cool looking carbon support :D

Im finding with 8th, the setup has a bigger margin of error than other classes - so minor changes make little difference, its all about big changes. Moving the shocks is a small change to me, and id be suprised if you could really feel any benefit from it.

Good work though, im all for new things and im not diss'ing your workmanship. Im just questioning if such minor change can be felt on the track.

[Chris Doughty]

once you get familar with 8th scale cars Chris, changes can be felt just the same as 10th scale.

I'm still unsure of benefits of front mounted rear shocks, I always liked rear mounted shocks on my 10th scale 4WD's

[ojoloco]

Im finding with 8th, the setup has a bigger margin of error than other classes - so minor changes make little difference, its all about big changes. Moving the shocks is a small change to me, and id be suprised if you could really feel any benefit from it.

Good work though, im all for new things and im not diss'ing your workmanship. Im just questioning if such minor change can be felt on the track.

I'm not a pro so i agree with you, i might not notice big differences with small changes. But in this case, i took the car with the shocks mod on a race the first time i tested it, and results were pretty good, i was going fast and confortable with the car. So at least i know it's not a bad thing, laptimes don't lie :p

[Chrislong]

Cool, laptime don't lie :)
Get some photos on of the rollbar mounting etc, im intrigued.

Yeh Chris, granted, im new to the class and making big changes and feeling a lot less than 10th. I suppose in time I'll grow to be familiar and feel the little changes. If we get a good summer I'll certainly give myself plenty of tracktime, got several bottle of fuel sat in the garage itching to be used!!!

[axeman]

This started out as a BSD racing EP8, then realised the buggy wasn't upto the job so fitted all the electrics into a hyper 8.5pro with a novak kit...
http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo333/axeman666/S5030706.jpg
http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo333/axeman666/S5030704.jpg
http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo333/axeman666/S5030705.jpg
If you are wondering why the tyres are shot?? I can't stop taking it out to play!!!! It's just so easy no fuel, starter box , no tuning, no noise and the list keeps growing!!

[gnr racer]

Few pics of my Losi 2.0 buggy, just finished today :thumbsup:
running a neu castle 1512 1.5y 1800kv motor, mamba monster speedo, flightmax 5 cell 30c 5000 mah lipo, yet to add a buffering bit of foam in the battery tray, i dremelled the battery tray at the rear to fit the switch, its a nice tight fit as i was scratching my head where to fit it.
thanks must go to Marvin & crew for lots of helpful advice and pointers in the right direction
yet to run it as its been raining all afternoon, so just a few short blips on the hall carpet almost crippling the dog in the process ,looking forward to running it indoor at Caldicot Friday night,lower the ride height,up the shock oil weight, thin front anti-roll bar and i should be good to go :woot:
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11007.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11006.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11005.jpg

[chloejay]

Nice work Steve :thumbsup:

[axeman]

Does look nice steve!!!!
Looks like we have a heat of two 1/8th brushless cars for friday night at caldiot!!!
The SC10's will be pleased i have someone to race with!!!:)
All you need now steve is some driving skills!!!:p
RACE ON !!!!!!!:p

[gnr racer]

Few pics of my Losi 2.0 buggy, just finished today :thumbsup:
running a neu castle 1512 1.5y 1800kv motor, mamba monster speedo, flightmax 5 cell 30c 5000 mah lipo, yet to add a buffering bit of foam in the battery tray, i dremelled the battery tray at the rear to fit the switch, its a nice tight fit as i was scratching my head where to fit it.
thanks must go to Marvin & crew for lots of helpful advice and pointers in the right direction
yet to run it as its been raining all afternoon, so just a few short blips on the hall carpet almost crippling the dog in the process ,looking forward to running it indoor at Caldicot Friday night,lower the ride height,up the shock oil weight, thin front anti-roll bar and i should be good to go :woot:
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11007.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11006.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11005.jpg
I am Luvin this conversion! I cant stop plugin' & playing! the sooner there is a race series for these the better! :thumbsup:

[Hey Chris]

Is that the E Kit or a conversion?

Did you use the Losi conversion kit?

Looks really nice. Just bought one that I am going to convert.


Few pics of my Losi 2.0 buggy, just finished today :thumbsup:
running a neu castle 1512 1.5y 1800kv motor, mamba monster speedo, flightmax 5 cell 30c 5000 mah lipo, yet to add a buffering bit of foam in the battery tray, i dremelled the battery tray at the rear to fit the switch, its a nice tight fit as i was scratching my head where to fit it.
thanks must go to Marvin & crew for lots of helpful advice and pointers in the right direction
yet to run it as its been raining all afternoon, so just a few short blips on the hall carpet almost crippling the dog in the process ,looking forward to running it indoor at Caldicot Friday night,lower the ride height,up the shock oil weight, thin front anti-roll bar and i should be good to go :woot:
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11007.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11006.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/bedhair6969/losie11005.jpg

[axeman]

I can tell you it's the conversion kit!!! having raced it friday night

[customworksking]

Xray 808 09 monster motor mount losi tray MMMv3,1900 tekin,losi E body;)

[BRS]

Xray 808 09 monster motor mount losi tray MMMv3,1900 tekin,losi E body;)
You running that on 4S or 5S?

[Jan Larsen]

http://hempel.megapixel.dk/foto/5524/02EAB674D1Z1719K/m/DSC_0504.JPG
Yours truely drifting through T1 at the first round of the unofficial danish nationals. 45min final, 2 pitstops, 2 year old car, Tekin 1400kv buggy motor, 6S battery. Motor temps were 90 celcius and speedo at 50 (with no fan) after 45 mins of hard driving. A little hot on the motor side, but these motors, unlike 1/10th motors, can handle the heat. Finished 8th, would have been 6th hadnt it been for the stops which cost me 3 laps. Well pleased with the result given it was my first ever 45 min final. 45 mins is not quite as easy as the 5 mins I'm used too :)

And another action shot:
http://hempel.megapixel.dk/foto/5524/E92499EF53X1719O/m/DSC_0512.JPG
Car flew dead straight and true despite the heavy battery as can be seen here :)

Pictures courtesy of Soren Hempel, one of the other drivers.

[hockeyhead019]

love the action shots man... congrats on finishing 8th... that's still pretty good in my books haha

[BRS]

Caster Truggy lives again and the son hopefully doesnt destroy this version as quickly!
Replaced RTR with:
Pro Chassis
Pro Chassis Braces
Pro Front & Rear hinge pin plates
Captured Hinge pins
MBX5T PL Body
Hobbywing 80A Esc replaced under warranty for new version

http://www.burnnitro.co.uk/images/caster/casterduracell.jpg

[Marvin]

Oh come on! Originality at its finest there.:thumbdown:

[BRS]

Ahahaha wondered how long it would take you :D

1. I already had the paint from my buggy left
2. Son wanted to be team Duracell :woot:
3. We dont worry about copying your scheme lol

[jasonwipf]

LOL I'm going to copy it too one of these days. Nice track jan. I noticed all the marshals on chairs there in UK (this is like the 4th track i have seen that) is that typical for europe too cuz we dont do that very often in the states. Just wondering.

[jt143]

Here is a few pics.

8ight-T E 2.0 w/ MMM and 2200kv, ThunderPower 5000mah 40C, JR 9100T, JConcepts Illuzion Punisher body

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7059/8ightt.jpg


8ight-E 2.0 w/ MMM and 1800kv, ThunderPower 5000mah 40c, AE DS1015, Proline Slipstream Body

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5990/22845923.jpg


Figured I would throw in this of my Slash 4x4 PE, since it matches. All stock, Proline Hardcore body

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5757/slashgp.jpg


Here they are at the track the other weekend.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/640/20100221153102.jpg

[Jan Larsen]

I noticed all the marshals on chairs there in UK (this is like the 4th track i have seen that) is that typical for europe too cuz we dont do that very often in the states. Just wondering.

Was in Denmark, not the UK - anyway - noone wants to stand up all 45 minutes. Drivers hardly made any mistakes plus it made it easier to see the track, not having marshalls blocking certain parts of it. It was indoor since the entire country was covered in 50cm of snow at the time, and the track wasnt THAT big if you compare it to the typical outdoor track. If we had the marshalls stand up, it'd block the vision for several drivers in several corners around the track.

[richardmid1]

Thinking of converting my nitro 1/8 buggy to brushless, do you guys simply bolt the motor where the nitro motor was direct onto the spur gear i.e. no clutch?

[AmiSMB]

The rear part of the centre diff mounting is usually replace with a CNC aluminium part which holds the motor and the pinion it the directly agains the spur gear for direct drive.
The CNC part usually places the motor on the opposite side of where the nitro engine goes. Then with the engine and fuel tank gone the speed controller and battery are then put in their place.
There are some newer layouts where is you are running individual 2s lipo packs you run one pack either side to keep the centre of gravity lower and balance the car more.
I currently use the Tekno RC conversion on my Losi 8B and this has the option of using a clutch or direct drive and mechanical brakes. One benefit of the mechanical brakes on the Tekno RC conversion is that it removes the braking from the electric motor and reduces the temperature and you can still alter the front to rear braking bias.
Some aluminium conversion plates state you can use mechanical brakes but from what I have seen is that they only allow one disc to be used and it is usually the front one. Obviously the down side of mechanical brakes is that you need to run an extra servo and need a transmitter capable of channel mixing for it to work although you could probably get an electronic mixer from a model shop that does aircarft to do the same job.

[Bazzokajoe]

quick photo update :)

http://i43.tinypic.com/21ce2on.jpg
(http://i43.tinypic.com/21ce2on.jpg)

[shaun m]

im doing my conversion on my x2crt :thumbsup: , the only thing im not sure about is where to mount my receiver , theres a space behind the motor, do you reckon it will be ok there ... i was'nt sure about motor/receiver interference ....

[DCM]

Just converted a Hyper 8.5, will post some pics up... cars all dusty already.

[Feight]

My hyper 7E

MMM, Castle/Neu 1800KV, 5s.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1Q4mMhTo6Fs/S-i-YOve71I/AAAAAAAAAgw/FqsCUqJjHA0/s800/DSC02235%5B1%5D.JPG

New wing on the way, ook a heavy landing

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1Q4mMhTo6Fs/S-i-Yof9zjI/AAAAAAAAAg4/G0EGzM1ZiwQ/s800/DSC02239%5B1%5D.JPG

It ain't pretty, but it works.

Sorry about the crappy phone pics

[tacky187]

My hyper 7E

MMM, Castle/Neu 1800KV, 5s.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1Q4mMhTo6Fs/S-i-YOve71I/AAAAAAAAAgw/FqsCUqJjHA0/s800/DSC02235%5B1%5D.JPG

New wing on the way, ook a heavy landing

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1Q4mMhTo6Fs/S-i-Yof9zjI/AAAAAAAAAg4/G0EGzM1ZiwQ/s800/DSC02239%5B1%5D.JPG

It ain't pretty, but it works.

Sorry about the crappy phone pics

I have a Hyper 7 I am looking to convert. Can you tell me what motor mount you are using?

Thanks!

[jasonwipf]

I cant tell what he has but look at Elite RCD mount they are the best made out there. Easy to remove motors, adjust or change pinions and internal bearing on mount makes your BL motor bearings last much longer as it acts as a dust barrier and shares stress and vibrations that can over time blow the front bearings of BL motors.

http://www.elitercd.com/
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p134/jasonwipf/ercmbx6.jpg

[losi madness]

they look well good and well made :thumbsup:

[JonyNitro]

I cant tell what he has but look at Elite RCD mount they are the best made out there. Easy to remove motors, adjust or change pinions and internal bearing on mount makes your BL motor bearings last much longer as it acts as a dust barrier and shares stress and vibrations that can over time blow the front bearings of BL motors.

http://www.elitercd.com/
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p134/jasonwipf/ercmbx6.jpg

Have several of these mounts very good, oh and onre of is Battery trays aswell,very good Products

[Feight]

I have a Hyper 7 I am looking to convert. Can you tell me what motor mount you are using?

Thanks!

Mine is the ansmann hyper 8 motor mount with a washer under each side to make it the same height as the stock hyper 7 diff mount. I had to make a whole different plate to bolt the battery tray to.

I cant tell what he has but look at Elite RCD mount they are the best made out there. Easy to remove motors, adjust or change pinions and internal bearing on mount makes your BL motor bearings last much longer as it acts as a dust barrier and shares stress and vibrations that can over time blow the front bearings of BL motors.

http://www.elitercd.com/
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p134/jasonwipf/ercmbx6.jpg

That is one very nice mount I wish I had one of those

[macrylinda1]

In chronological order:
Losi 8ight conversion - no pics I'm afraid.
Hyper 9E
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SectdBlNP0I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/AHcbnOYRuw0/s720/DSCF0009.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SectcDkuodI/AAAAAAAAAKI/OKgKTqnNbUU/s720/DSCF0008.JPG
Hot Bodies D8E V1
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SjfLzjkZp-I/AAAAAAAAAR4/z7_siK9zwsc/s720/P5140162.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SjfLs5OAOUI/AAAAAAAAARs/pvAs9iIiNz8/s512/P5140159.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SjfLohZD7cI/AAAAAAAAARk/3BFfQKtwkLo/s576/P5140157.JPG
Hot Bodies D8E V2
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SpBkHlgJk6I/AAAAAAAAAWg/oDz8SApYekM/s512/D8%20No%20Body.JPG
XB808 (most recent and most successful).
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pJNeulUYR5E/SwQmc343uLI/AAAAAAAAAaI/_8pEwvOMNvs/s640/PA030738.JPG

Unfortunately, I haven't got any pics of my XB808's bodyshell (and it's gone now :(), but it was brilliant.

I'll have to see if I can find any...
awesome buggies marvin... love the d8e with the nitro engine and fuel tank crossed out haha gave me a good laugh

i'm almost done just need to paint the body up

[jasonwipf]

Speaking of Marvin. I haven't seen him post much lately. Where is he?

[kennyrc]

Here are some pics of my J-Concepts Illuzion Kyosho MP9 shell fitted to my Vorza ready for the last round of our summer series. Not much time so it got the one can treatment.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/sken911/SDC10624.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/sken911/SDC10623.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/sken911/SDC10534.jpg

[lgbzone]

Speaking of Vorzas, here's another one;

http://www.zen25372.zen.co.uk/DSC03141sm.jpg

[Zahir144]

Kyosho MP9E with Mamba Monster 2200KV Combo, Orion 5100 Molecular 4S 40C LiPO & Ace Servo

[losi madness]

here some pics of my truggys
and my old rc8te before i sold it
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz247/simonb1978/th_09052010610.jpg and my losi8te with tekin rx8 2250kv combo sweet as http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz247/simonb1978/th_02072010811.jpg and pics of my losi8te

[losi madness]

and mt traxxas erevo bl that does not get used at all http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz247/simonb1978/17072010861.jpg
still working on some more cars and most of them are buggys hyper 7 and caster ex1http://www.oople.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17417&d=1287006080

[DarkSupra]

Just finished my RC8B:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_EJSEbRApkko/TNBL2UAhVJI/AAAAAAAAC1M/F-0gvbKczSM/s720/IMG_3011.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_EJSEbRApkko/TNBL4k7va6I/AAAAAAAAC1U/fdoOJLGOres/s720/IMG_3013.JPG

Xerun 80a
Castle 1512 1.5y 1800KV
Turnigy 4s 5000mah 20c

[FloFlo]

Hi .

Thats my Losi .

- 8IGHT-E 2.0 4WD Buggy Race Roller
- Tekin RX8 u. Tekin 2050 KV
- JCONCEPTS-Karo
- TT - DS 1015
- DEracing SkidPlates vo u hi
- LRP 5300mAh 40c
- AKA Gridiron

Best wishes FloFlo

http://www.nitrofreunde-elbe-weser.de/misc/uploads/forum/94_2010.01-1.jpg (http://www.nitrofreunde-elbe-weser.de/misc/uploads/forum/94_2010.01-1.jpg)

http://www.nitrofreunde-elbe-weser.de/misc/uploads/forum/69_2010.10-4.JPG (http://www.nitrofreunde-elbe-weser.de/misc/uploads/forum/69_2010.10-4.JPG)

[morgoth]

Mugen mbx6:
http://oi52.tinypic.com/16p25k.jpg

[Zahir144]

http://www.swindonmodelcarclub.co.uk/

[mikerobinson83]

some pics of my RC8, Just finished and tested,

its running the ansmann conversion kit, xerun 80a esc and castle creations 1800kv motor, pinion gear is a 15t but it needs a 18t for my local track

finaly done the shell,my first attempt at a 2 colour shell. took it out for a test run yesterday and all seems good, the car handles well (all though it drags its arse a bit).

thanks for looking mike

[mc4798]

Here is mine

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_vp7mVF3DkvA/TWhRqI6px5I/AAAAAAAABrA/FXdsAtxPeYw/s640/DSC00661.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_vp7mVF3DkvA/TXaOXEYMFpI/AAAAAAAABus/1kIoqIUXGAI/s640/DSC00698.JPG

[Brooks]

Here is my Losi 8ight 2.0 electric. I have the Xcelorin Speedo and motor, i know people say the Xcelorin systerms are rubbish but i have never had any problems with mine. Quick as anything. I am also using the Orion 6900 4S lipo, brillian lipo. Can get 30 mins from it. This photo was taken at nene valley 2 weeks ago. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

22911

[Evsie]

Here is my Losi 8ight 2.0 converted to electric, waiting on a shell for it...........

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Evsie1981/164d1fcc.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Evsie1981/0a288ec1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Evsie1981/f8fce735.jpg

Hobbywing Xerun 80A/2250kv combo,
Turnigy 4500mah & 5800mah 4S lipos,
Align DS610 servo.

Can't wait to race it. :thumbsup:

[AMC]

Finals run for 20 minutes are the setups you run 2000 motor and 5000 lipos quick enough and will last a 20 minute final?

[Brooks]

Yes mate. We run 20 mins finals. I am using a 2100kv Losi motor which is standard in the kit and the orion 6900mah 4s lipo which can get me pass 20 mins no problem. I did try my Intellect 5400mah 4s lipo and that lasted me 20 mins just, it had 1% in the battery, bit too close for comfort. That is driving it very smooth and not throttle jaming at all.

Hope that helps mate
Chris

[beckybean66]

awww :thumbdown: seeing these pics is making me want a 1/8 even more now, :thumbdown: BOOOO to the amount that id prob have to spend to get one

[mattJT]

awww :thumbdown: seeing these pics is making me want a 1/8 even more now, :thumbdown: BOOOO to the amount that id prob have to spend to get one

I don't know tho -

I've just switched from 1/10th buggies and sct's to an 1/8th truggy and e-revo - whilst both were a fair few pounds 2nd hand (on another forum)...both came fully rtr and had so many spares and bits and bobs, am able to sell them on to make the cash back :thumbsup:

(running on 4s and 6s lipo's is certainly an experience :woot:)

[RCRacing88]

Got my new shell painted up today so thought I would share :)

The shell is nothing special but it does the job ;)

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/6841/cimg0008x.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/527/cimg0012i.jpg

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/63/cimg0014w.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1426/cimg0020ky.jpg

Buggy is Caster EX1.5, Mamba Monster ESC, Turnigy 5000mah 30c, Savox SC-1258TG, speky 2.4

[jasonwipf]

Looks good!

[purplenut]

Hi .

Thats my Losi .

- 8IGHT-E 2.0 4WD Buggy Race Roller
- Tekin RX8 u. Tekin 2050 KV
- JCONCEPTS-Karo
- TT - DS 1015
- DEracing SkidPlates vo u hi
- LRP 5300mAh 40c
- AKA Gridiron

Best wishes FloFlo

http://www.nitrofreunde-elbe-weser.de/misc/uploads/forum/94_2010.01-1.jpg (http://www.nitrofreunde-elbe-weser.de/misc/uploads/forum/94_2010.01-1.jpg)

http://www.nitrofreunde-elbe-weser.de/misc/uploads/forum/69_2010.10-4.JPG (http://www.nitrofreunde-elbe-weser.de/misc/uploads/forum/69_2010.10-4.JPG)

The white shell looks awesome...

[purplenut]

Here is a pic of my truggy.
Not had it going yet,its awesome,and bloody huge even makes my emax look small.
Bought off here cheers dave a.:thumbsup:
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh251/dysonleon/IMG_4709.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh251/dysonleon/IMG_4707.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh251/dysonleon/IMG_4706.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh251/dysonleon/IMG_4705.jpg

[Rusty_Noob]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f289/Rusteh101/DSCF0385_800x600.jpg

My Tekno converted RC8

[MHeadling]

My Losi 8e,

Losi 8e conversion kit, HW 2000 kv Motor and ESC, Turnigy 4s 4500mah Hard Case Cells.

Shell by Andy Johnson, big thanks for the awesome paint! :thumbsup:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/losi8e.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/losi8e2.jpg

[Mitch269]

Mugen mbx6Eco with mmm 2200 system

[DaveTheRave]

Here's my DEX408. Its quite a bit dirtier than this now after its first outing at the weekend :)

http://www.immersive.eu/wp-content/dev/DEX408_E4.jpg

http://www.immersive.eu/wp-content/dev/DEX408_E3.jpg

http://www.immersive.eu/wp-content/dev/DEX408_E2.jpg

http://www.immersive.eu/wp-content/dev/DEX408_E1.jpg

[MHeadling]

Very nice Dave, many thats come chunky wire!

What kind of run times are you getting?? Is that a 1800kv Tekin??

[DaveTheRave]

I've only given it one proper run and it was just over 7.1v on each 2s pack when I switched it off after 20 minutes. So I might have got another minute or two out of it before the cut off.

I used 8AWG wire just to make it look a bit meatier, I don't think you need that lower guage though as the Tekin 2050 motor came with 12AWG so I guess that is plenty chunky enough.

[DomCharlton]

Here Is a couple of pics of my Losi 8 Tekno V4 Conversion i am just beginging to race at Coventry. :)

Running:

DX3R, Xerun 2000kv, XP 1015, 4s

http://www.ukrcrc.com/gallery/albums/userpics/photo_1_%2810%29.JPG

http://www.ukrcrc.com/gallery/albums/userpics/photo_2_%2812%29.JPG

Anyhow since this is my first post may as well say hello, Been rcing for 3 years or so now and i've mainly been doing rock crawling comps and bashing.

[eyeayen]

Welcome to the Forum Dom, did you shrink some Moto Cross tyres for your buggy. They're proper hard core aren't they ?

@ Dave the rave - looking really nice mate. I'll have your shell done soon, will be a bit brighter than that one :thumbsup:

[DomCharlton]

:lol:
They are Nanda block tyres (these thing does get bashed too. :P )
Very cheap and work incredibly on grass, mud or what have you rubbish on a track though, very hard wearing too. :)

I've got a set of mini spikes on it for the track.
These are them if anyones interested?
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/nanda-racing-1-8th-block-tyres-on-dish-wheel/rc-car-products/32603

[eyeayen]

Never seen tyres like that, quite impressed actually. Would love to see how they go on the track !

No shell on pics ?

[Kurtje]

Here is my Mugen MBX6 ECO with a Hype 150A/2000kv combo and a Sanwa servo

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/423628_3308364592321_1364268092_33412872_125092862 0_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/401433_3308364792326_1364268092_33412873_987293944 _n.jpg

[MHeadling]

Nice Mugen Kurtje, Never heard of a Hype speedo, a Hobbywing copy??

How do you find it??

[eyeayen]

COOL Moogen !!!

That shell looks fantastic who painted it ?

[Kurtje]

@Mheadling Yes it's just a hobbywing copy that I got at a very nice price :) Love the speedy, for the price it's great ...

@Eyeayen Thanks :) It's painted by an good friend of me. At the moment he's painting a Bulldog body for my MBX6R and the Durango DEX210 body.

[Knitter]

Some attempts to simplify my Snake. A special bracket for the servo/esc is in process.

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/3/img0004lp.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/img0004lp.jpg/)

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1734/img0003ya.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/215/img0003ya.jpg/)

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/8387/img0002sx.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/830/img0002sx.jpg/)

[Knitter]

Some updates....

The bracket itself.
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5703/img0005nsu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/715/img0005nsu.jpg/)

Servo mounted
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1344/img0008fmm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/img0008fmm.jpg/)

In the car for the looks
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9832/img0007yhz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/img0007yhz.jpg/)

The esc and receiver test mounted
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/1575/img0010zhd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/714/img0010zhd.jpg/)

4 new holes...
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7881/img0012hk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/36/img0012hk.jpg/)

Receiver in place
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/8364/img0013nc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/img0013nc.jpg/)

Everything in place...
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3066/img0014bhi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/820/img0014bhi.jpg/)

Even if this mod did shave some weight and lowered the cg, the biggest advantage is in my eyes the new clean layout. And not to mention the shorter motor cables.
And yes, its tight between the front driveshaft and the steering link. But no touch.
The last piece of the bracket that is visible is for the transponder.

[Knitter]

More like an 1/10.... the way it should be...

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/6331/img0025wo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/831/img0025wo.jpg/)

Finally under the "magic" 3500g. +200g off. There is more weight to shave... And in important areas.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2259/img0022sm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/img0022sm.jpg/)

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7266/img0023ps.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/img0023ps.jpg/)

[capellone24]

Very clean work, your mod is better than both 811 and dex408 original layouts........ Very nice balanced CAR!!!

[Knitter]

Thx.
Yes it looks promising. Lets see if it is.....:)

[Candyman]

Converted a new Xray 808 '09. Really hard to do this as I wanted to run the longer Tekin Truggy T8 2000kv and 6s these 3s packs are big, 150x50mm trays were needed leaving no room for error.

http://www.ukmonsters.co.uk/xray%20808/x2.JPG

http://www.ukmonsters.co.uk/xray%20808/x3.JPG

http://www.ukmonsters.co.uk/xray%20808/x5.JPG

http://www.ukmonsters.co.uk/xray%20808/x1.JPG

[Jannedwr]

Durango DEX408
Tekin RX8 combo 1900kv
Futaba BLS351
Turnigy NanoTech 6000

RaceReady weight:
Zippy 4500mAh 3520g
Turnigy NanoTech 6000mAh 3600g

(mod. Servo saver turned inside of the car)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/jannedwr/IMAG0493.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/jannedwr/IMAG0496.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/jannedwr/IMAG0497.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/jannedwr/IMAG0499.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/jannedwr/IMAG0506.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/jannedwr/IMAG0505.jpg

[Naushad]

More like an 1/10.... the way it should be...

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/6331/img0025wo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/831/img0025wo.jpg/)

Finally under the "magic" 3500g. +200g off. There is more weight to shave... And in important areas.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2259/img0022sm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/img0022sm.jpg/)

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7266/img0023ps.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/img0023ps.jpg/)

Great looking buggy....but isn't placing the esc on top of the servo counterproductive for heat dissipation? You are a running a hi voltage setup and ideally the servo should have a bit more space to breathe (assuming it also has it's own heatsink). Also, if you have used adhesive to attach the esc this may come off in the heat?

This is all theoretical of course, but just giving my thoughts!

[Naushad]

My bad!

You've created a bracket...I had a closer look!:wub

Great idea!

[FloFlo]

Hi .

My new ride .

The Color - Amazing - Fast - Withe . :thumbsup:

Best wishes from germany .

[OneKiwi]

Damit its dangerous for the wallet looking at these threads, but I am pretty happy that there aren't and 1/8th electrics races near me

[DJR2096]

Hi all,
Just thought I'd show my much work on HPI E-Trophy:thumbsup:
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/9721/dsc06318h.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7451/dsc06319c.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4328/dsc06320g.jpg

[Knitter]

Great looking buggy....but isn't placing the esc on top of the servo counterproductive for heat dissipation? You are a running a hi voltage setup and ideally the servo should have a bit more space to breathe (assuming it also has it's own heatsink). Also, if you have used adhesive to attach the esc this may come off in the heat?

This is all theoretical of course, but just giving my thoughts!

What hi voltage setup? And no, I have never felt the servo being that warm. ANd the bracket that holds the esc is quite small so I think there will be no problem. Thx for input though...

[Lonestar]

Here's mine - MBX6-Eco. Maiden run a couple of weeks ago, makes me regret not switching from nitro earlier :D

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0542.jpg

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0549.jpg

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0547.jpg

Paul

[Naushad]

Forget the hi voltage setup thing...I think your bracket will work well anyhow


What hi voltage setup? And no, I have never felt the servo being that warm. ANd the bracket that holds the esc is quite small so I think there will be no problem. Thx for input though...

[Naushad]

Here's mine - MBX6-Eco. Maiden run a couple of weeks ago, makes me regret not switching from nitro earlier :D

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0542.jpg

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0549.jpg

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0547.jpg

Paul

That looks Great. I've good things about the mugen but are parts difficult to get?

[h0m3sy]

I've gave up on 1/10 buggys, going to try my hand at 1/8e this year as it's really growing over here. Here is my new car for this season....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/599664_10150877089967689_707254023_n.jpg

Thanks to Chris Holden @ gingapaint for the Cav replica shell.

[Ross]

That looks Great. I've good things about the mugen but are parts difficult to get?

Parts aren't hold to get hold of fella. Future world models, Herts RC,RC bits up north to name but a few. This time last year it was hard than normal, but not now.

[jasjeet]

sorry for phone camera quality, but all my parts came in today! Out of solder though lol

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70711577/Photo%2007-06-2012%2014%2048%2036.jpg

[Dec]

sorry for phone camera quality, but all my parts came in today! Out of solder though lol

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70711577/Photo%2007-06-2012%2014%2048%2036.jpgBeautiful Buggy mate!!! :thumbsup: Definately up there as being the best looking 1/8th buggy on the market, this and the DEX408!

[Dec]

Here's mine - MBX6-Eco. Maiden run a couple of weeks ago, makes me regret not switching from nitro earlier :D

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0542.jpg

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0549.jpg

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/UsernameALaCon/20120219%20MBX6%20ECO/DSC_0547.jpg

PaulLove this!!! :drool: How is this to run? I am trying to decide on either this or the DEX408 as my next buggy

[Dec]

Hi .

My new ride .

The Color - Amazing - Fast - Withe . :thumbsup:

Best wishes from germany .Another absolutely beautiful buggy!!! :drool:
Will be either this or the Mugen MBX6-eco as my next one!

[FloFlo]

Hi .

The Durango DEX 408 is dead ! :woot:

The new one - Mugen MBX6 Eco .

But , in amazing - damnfast - white . Its a singnature color from me . :)

[cyronn]

Hi .
The Durango DEX 408 is dead ! :woot:


What happened to the DEX408 mate ?

[FloFlo]

Hi .

The Buggy Team Durango DEX is nearly about perfekt .

But the disstrube , RUDDOG.com , it sucks . It dosent work . Extralong - waiting time for spares .

Greats .

[cyronn]

ah thats not good =[, here's mine atmo. waiting on the leccy gear to arrive still.

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/3645/greenstar3.jpg

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9646/greenstar2.jpg

Edit: Finally finished

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6056/finished4t.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9828/finished5.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3503/finsihed3.jpg

[Dec]

ah thats not good =[, here's mine atmo. waiting on the leccy gear to arrive still.

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/3645/greenstar3.jpg

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9646/greenstar2.jpg

Edit: Finally finished

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6056/finished4t.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9828/finished5.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3503/finsihed3.jpgVery Nice!!! :woot: Out of interest though, what are parts like to get on this? I'm still undecided as of yet on whether to get this or the Mugen MBX6 Eco, I know the mugen parts are very easy to get hold of, but have heard that the Durango Parts are a bit of a nightmare! Is that true?

[Freddan]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee142/fredrik777/49db3c46.jpg

[Freddan]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee142/fredrik777/4f8ccc4e.jpg

Just finished à new paintwork. It is defenetly one of My better ones.

// Freddan

[HOTSHOT III]

Here is a pic of my Vorza in action at Clanfield on 22nd July 2012 (thanks to Levon Traut for getting the shot). The marshal looks glad it's travelling away from him!

[h0m3sy]

Here is my RC8.2e action at Navan in Ireland....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s480x480/282338_10151213136918332_1618991757_n.jpg

Picture courtesy of Derek McCloskey :thumbsup:

[Nas]

Awesome looking buggy mate.:thumbsup:

[stephenh]

My own in action at BADMCC track...

[HOTSHOT III]

My own in action at BADMCC track...

Nice car, nice track, nice pic.

What is the approximate ratio of dirt to astro at BADMCC?

[stephenh]

Only astro at the jumps, table top and bomb hole matey, predominantly
a dirt track so I would say 95% dirt. Fabulous track all the same.... big and open and great for racing

[telboy]

This is my HPI Vorza Flux RTR that I've been running in the electric 8th nationals this year.
Don't laugh, HPI RTR's finished 1,2,3 at the last national. :)

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/422425_514560838570210_1720973279_n.jpg

[HOTSHOT III]

This is my HPI Vorza Flux RTR that I've been running in the electric 8th nationals this year.
Don't laugh, HPI RTR's finished 1,2,3 at the last national. :)

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/422425_514560838570210_1720973279_n.jpg

Looks good, I notice you've got the Hara shocks/high mount tower on the back as I have on mine. I'm very glad the release of the CR8 keeps being delayed, as all the time the D8 is a current model I think the Vorza will be as well which will make it easier to get bits etc.

Have you made any other mods?

[HOTSHOT III]

.....

[cyronn]

Very Nice!!! :woot: Out of interest though, what are parts like to get on this? I'm still undecided as of yet on whether to get this or the Mugen MBX6 Eco, I know the mugen parts are very easy to get hold of, but have heard that the Durango Parts are a bit of a nightmare! Is that true?

Thanks, so far I have not had a problem but then again I have only lightly test ran her so far. I do order quite a few bits from the States anyways so if I did have a problem in the UK, I will order from the States.

[joker]

a few pics of mine all ready for the nationals this weekend

[Mikotka]

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5210/mikotka.86/0_60c7d_45f934b_XL.jpg


http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5305/mikotka.86/0_60c77_2608382b_XL.jpg

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5907/mikotka.88/0_64111_43bd617c_XL

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5305/mikotka.88/0_64113_5c9781bd_XL

[Pulse]

DNX408
http://www.heberger-image.fr/data/images/59764_IMGP9828.jpg

THE Car
http://www.heberger-image.fr/data/images/78733_IMGP8348.jpeg

Both converted to electric

[(off)roadrunner]

http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii585/davecorah/55CBA47C-2085-4945-A272-C162C2F2F136-14188-00000DBE0F662C4F.jpg

Losi 8 2 eu With losi conversion. Proline slipstream shell

[Dexter]

Here is my DEX408.
Im running it with the 150A Hobbywing ESC and the 2200kv Hobbywing motor and a Savöx SC1258TG.
I was realy surprised how smoof it runs.:woot:

[Pulse]

I forgot to post the DNX408-E of my girlfriend with her new FTW Exabyte body

http://www.heberger-image.fr/data/images/63787_SANY0043.jpg

She did the shock socks too :D

[AJ Roberts]

Time for something different and one of only a few in the county, my Hong Nor X3 Sabre E im putting together

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy298/andrewjroberts/9CD385ED-C611-473D-82FB-E40801178B74-446-00000047D0C83A9B.jpg

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy298/andrewjroberts/B9B54054-8C69-4A7F-B56B-E57F8CAB1742-446-00000047C9A14498.jpg

Just got the shell left to paint :thumbsup:

[AJ Roberts]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy298/andrewjroberts/010-30.jpg

[eyeayen]

Time for something different and one of only a few in the county, my Hong Nor X3 Sabre E im putting together

Looks good. Is that an actual kit from Hong Nor or is it a conversion ?

How did it all go together ? Were you impressed with the build ?

[AJ Roberts]

Its a kit, well a 80% built roller, its in no way a nitro conversion, it has electric specific chassis and also a different shell to the nitro, giving room for large lipo packs

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy298/andrewjroberts/7792337D-60DE-455A-8DAB-163825E45A4C-1343-0000011AC856BA20.jpg

[Nas]

Thats a actual kit from Hong nor,and i believe it comes pre build,you just have to put the shocks and wheels together.

Looks good,big bore shocks look sweeeeeet.

Thanks.

edit-Didn't see your comment AJ.

[AJ Roberts]

Shell finished



http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy298/andrewjroberts/6EBD46E3-0BC9-425F-AA51-C4B4B6C15F14-2155-000001CE31E6568A.jpg

[Nas]

Errr,hmmmm

I found Seb's girlfriend next to my RC8.2E!!

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af42/nitrodrink/536906_154816331335854_925026891_n_zpsf13c02f9.jpg

[Raphalite]

Just finished a project car which has finally come together and thought I'd share.

Proline Losi 2.0 slipstream body trimmed to MP9 and fit narrower chassis, paint scheme based it on the Nissan Leaf Nismo RC.

The weight distribution is bang on and I will sing the praises of Tekno and of course Kyosho as nothing short of awesome. Balance left to right was to the gram bang on, rear is biased by 80 grams.

Few posts seem to exist with MP9e's, let alone Tekno conversions so thought anyone looking to build one might find this of interest:
Weight,
3709g with 2x 6600mah 2S
3509g using 2 x 4000mah shorties (heats)

Initial set up as follows:
Diffs 5/7/3
Shocks - Losi shock oils
35 front with grey springs 1.3x8 pistons
30 Rear with std blue springs 1.3x8 pistons

I have opted to run with Tekno's traktion drive and the mechanical brake option. My ESC, TEKIN Rx8, 1900kv T8 motor mated to 18T clutch bell and 0.9mm springs with alu shoes.

Anyone else running Tekno chassis, mech brake set ups and or traktion drive on 1/8th EP buggy? I need to commission the brake aspect so will update once I've got her dirty this coming weekend.

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[Raphalite]

Just finished a project car which has finally come together and thought I'd share.

Proline Losi 2.0 slipstream body trimmed to MP9 and fit narrower chassis, paint scheme based it on the Nissan Leaf Nismo RC.

The weight distribution is bang on and I will sing the praises of Tekno and of course Kyosho as nothing short of awesome. Balance left to right was to the gram bang on, rear is biased by 80 grams.

Few posts seem to exist with MP9e's, let alone Tekno conversions so thought anyone looking to build one might find this of interest:
Weight,
3709g with 2x 6600mah 2S
3509g using 2 x 4000mah shorties (heats)

Initial set up as follows:
Diffs 5/7/3
Shocks - Losi shock oils
35 front with grey springs 1.3x8 pistons
30 Rear with std blue springs 1.3x8 pistons

I have opted to run with Tekno's traktion drive and the mechanical brake option. My ESC, TEKIN Rx8, 1900kv T8 motor mated to 18T clutch bell and 0.9mm springs with alu shoes.

Anyone else running Tekno chassis, mech brake set ups and or traktion drive on 1/8th EP buggy? I need to commission the brake aspect so will update once I've got her dirty this coming weekend.

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Images attached this time, doh!

[HOTSHOT III]

Images attached this time, doh!

Nice ride mate:)

Only thing I would say is, I use the 6000mah Nano-Techs stood up like yours and the centrifugal force from going round high-speed corners causes the 4mm power leads to come out of the battery connectors, so it's a good idea to gaffa tape these in place before your final starts. Other than that I think you'll be leaving the 2-stroke boys in a cloud of LiPo fumes:woot:

Currently i'm running a 150A XERUN/2700kv EZRUN combo which gives me 18mins runtime with my 6000mah Nano-Techs. I really want to do 20min finals against nitros so can you let me know what runtime you get with your 6600/1900kv setup?

Thanks!

[Raphalite]

Cheers Hotshot III

Thanks for the tip fella, gaffa tape is also now packed in amongst my ever expanding hauler.

TBH from what I have read and the advice I have taken from some mates who all run 1/8th EP buggies, with a mindful corner exit trigger and sensible ESC set up I am hoping the 20mins is achievable. I'll let you know fella, how it goes in a couple of weeks when I have a meeting lined up.

I chose to gear up to achieve circa 45mph in the knowledge 1900kv run on 4S is less power hungry than a 2200kv on say a 16T to achieve similar top speed. All will be revealed when I hit the track if my gearing suits me and the track layout.

If you've not seen or used the RC calculator at the link below it might be useful or of interest, certainly helped me get my head round which range of pinions could be useful with which motor.

http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/top_speed.html

[Chris-S]

Looks good. Although no rear chassis brace?

[Raphalite]

Nice one Chris-S, its been fun building it!

According to the sales patter it doesn't need one, I must confess it looks odd without. The deck is 4mm instead of 3mm, a little stiffer, so I am told. Owners who have fabricated a rear brace out of a mixture of ball ends and an upper tie rod seem to all agree that it handles better without, and then go and remove it.

Personally I looked into this and fabricated my own rear brace, but bolting it to the centre diff top plate in place of the fuel filter holder is just asking for gear meshing issues under compression. Theres little / no room on the deck down the centre line. It might be possible to fit one off centre alongside the rear servo? I'll check this out after a few runs if needed once I get a handle on how it handles.

[petere001]

Just some pics of my 1/8 scale buggy

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/petere001/059F1587-69BF-4CFE-AF0F-BA99BD5F8B12-5699-00000099C42E9019_zps0241017f.jpg

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[slowjun]

Wow, Im suprised, no posting of TEKNO EB48 here... well ok, will have to post mine.

here it is...

Bare

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy64/slow_jun/Tekno/EB48/5A84439C-4782-4168-A4C3-4B716667866B-2378-0000010EDD3EC9B8_zpscf611b0c.jpg

with shell

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy64/slow_jun/Tekno/EB48/7A67BEDB-78DA-4C57-A419-07EB17FE74CA-2378-0000010DAA61A4E8_zps5c2bb62b.jpg

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy64/slow_jun/Tekno/EB48/71913A4D-D06E-4563-B06B-7AA27B60CBA3-2378-0000010DB23CC331_zpsb119eac5.jpg

Electronics

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy64/slow_jun/Tekno/EB48/IMG_2029_zps87d35fa4.jpg

Great buggy (well For me), first 1/8th and loving it. due to durability as parts are hard to break, well maybe some issues with the first batch but that was sorted out, great product support from Tekno, they listen...

anyway post up more guys!!!

cheers!!!

[MHeadling]

New conversion! Gone from the losi conversion and now to a tekno, got to say it builds up really nicely and the quality is fantastic.

Running 2200kv hobbywing combo but have a Castle speedo and a toro sensored 1750kv motor on its way.

Pics:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/09A9AC71-AFAE-4F4D-8B22-D677E9E7E8BF-11876-000010DABE1B32E3.jpg

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[Nas]

Looks very good, my only concern would be that everything seems to be balanced on one side, the battery itself is heavy enough.

[Fluclear]

Yeah, I realise it's a buggy mutation.

Finally, after far too much expense........

Hot Bodies / Tekno RC D8Te.

Full Tekno RC brushless conversion with heaps of other upgrades. Lunsford titanium, King Headz, Upgrade Vortex wing etc.....Thanks to JayJ (decent fella from MSUK) for allowing me to buy this beautiful chassis, it's a class piece of kit.
Tekno RC Traktion Drive with mechanical brakes. Not sure how it'll perform. No doubt it'll prove to be an asset on the track rather than just playing.
Viper RC VTX8 ESC. Lovely kit, really is. I'm whacking one in my Hara too, can't resist. I reckon this thing will provide some real competition for Tekin regarding top-end racing controllers. Build quality is excellent and the adjustments available far exceed any bashing needs by a considerable margin. Nifty program box came with it too.
Tekin 1550kv truggy motor, rated for 6s use.
Savox 1256TG steering and 1258TG braking servos.

All set up for 6s LiPo, hopefully it'll perform as good as it looks.

Beautifully understated and ridiculously sparkly shell sprayed by Jon Miller of RCS.
Sanwa M12 radio makes it go and steer.
Pictures provided by my friend, Ian Fakenbridge (Eyeayen). Cheers mate, appreciate the time and help.

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[Nas]

All set for the 2014 season with my Kyosho MP9E TKI!

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