My Associated RC8 conversion
 

Hi everyone,

This is my first 1/8 car/project and also my first post here.
Still need to buy some parts but this is what i have so far.
Bought the rolling chassis on Ebay for really cheap.
This is how i received it with brushless motormount, battery holders and some kingheadz goodies.
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_4899.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_4906.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_4907.jpg

After some research i saw some pictures on another forum from exactly the same setup.
So this car used to belong to BobbyGately, the guy from this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-w8FALSyC8
This was the video/car that made me consider a 1/8 brushless conversion.
So i am really happy that i bought this chassis :yipi:

The setup that i'm planning to run:
-Hobbywing 80a ESC
-Novak 4400 with 5mm shaft (13t/44t)
-4s 5000 zippy flightmax

Bought the Novak really cheap (yeah i like cheap :whistle:) so this will be my temporary setup. Just want to check how this drives and if i like it.
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_6327.jpg

Some questions:
-The middle diff is locked. What is better?
-Can the Hobbywing esc handle this motor? (I think so but i'm not sure)

buggy looks good, i really want an RC8. welcome to rc-monster! you should probably unlock the center diff.

If you are looking to get an rc8, I have one for sale in the general discussion section.

Looks good!