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Originally Posted by whitrzac
finally picked up a "real" 1/8 buggy, a used Xray 808, just in time for next year this will probably end up being a $$ pit, but I'm going to try to keep it under control
now let the fun began
first off, I'm going for a <7lb buggy that is still grossly overpowered, and will make a 15min main. From what I’ve read the xray is the lightest buggy out there...
I have the time/equipment to make my own chassis/parts.
IDK if I want to do a single batt(everything else), duel batt(caster), or an "under the driveshaft"(Durango) layout. any opinions?
I have an RX8 esc, but what about motor?? maybe a 1509, Novak HV(14mm rotor), or a 1412...
batt voltage??
upgrades??
no matter what I do, I will probably end up making my own chassis from 4mm CF and integrating the batt tray into the chassis(think 1/10 truck)
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I'm very interested, how is your project going? what do you have so far? and how much do you weigh in at?
I'm running the Hyper 9E with Complete Matrix Concepts Inc Carbon Fiber Chassis, Shock Towers, Radio Tray, Center diff-Top Plate, Rear Chassis Brace, and Ackerman arm. The chassis alone is almost 1/2 the weight of the stock metal chassis, has more flex than the stock metal chassis, and is quite strong as well. Robert of Matrix Concepts has been making carbon fiber chassis for the Losi 8ight Buggies and Trugies for just over four years now, and not one chassis has broke. I've not weighed my buggy yet, but it's quite light. Light enough to run the 1409 1Y motor and not get hot. The motor did break because the magnet was defective, Steve Neu is fixing it as we speak. The motor runs between 125 to 151 degrees. and I've been using the Mamba Monster Speed Control. Though I just purchased the Mamba Max Pro ESC which will also bring weight down, as well. Please let me know how this project is doing. Pictures and such would be very interesting to see as well. In fact, I have many pictures of my carbon fiber Hyper 9e, if you would like to see them, please let me know and I can post them up. Have a great day, and I'm looking forward to hearing how this project is doing :)