Thanks for the input.

I currently have a TQ. If the brushless conversion goes well, I may add the front tower and new shocks to bring it close to the EC spec. I haven't been racing for a while, so that is the only reason I have not updated to the EC yet. If I was going to continue with nitro I would definitely update to the EC spec as it has made a noticeable improvement with on track handling. If the TQ handles ok with the new weight and balance, I may just leave it be, and start to work on the XT8! Yours conversion looks great, very clean and well done. Hopefully mine will resemble yours when I am finished!

That was a concern of mine with the Neu/MM combo. Some posts said it won't work at all, others seemed to say it will work ok with some adjustments. Do you think the general concept of a smaller output motor, low weight design is viable in a buggy?

I am not fixed on the MM or Neu if there is a better pair to put together. Is the Lehner in a similar power category as the 1509's power output? Do you have any suggestions for a place to purchase a Lehner? It is a 2-pole motor that works better with the MM, correct?

Thanks again,

Bryan