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toby · **BL buggy -** 11.06.2005, 08:19 PM

Hey guys, my BL savage was such a hit at the hobby show that i am going to convert a buggy for next year and drive it. i drove the savage but it strips spurs like nothing even with a perfect gear mesh.

I was wondering which buggy is best for this, what is involved, if there is a kit, what motor, how many cells? just all standard questions. i will post the pics of my savage jumping later on, thanks in advance.

Thanks again for the savage help.

coolhandcountry · 08:45 PM

Tower has a buggy which is a roller. I think it is like 179. I can find it for you if you like.

here you go. mike can get this for you to. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAXV2&P=7

toby · 11.06.2005, 08:55 PM

i can spend up to like 300-450 on the buggy, i would liek something a little nicer which would have more upgrades and more purchaseable

MetalMan · 11.06.2005, 09:39 PM

Would you want used or new? Personally I think it would be good to get a nice used one without an engine, like I did :) (except that it isn't the nicest buggy around...).
There aren't many kits out there, but Mr. Constructor over at the Radio Control Zone (who made the brushless LST stuff for dan) makes a few conversion kits that are very nice, as in carbon fiber nice. I am sure that cost quite a pretty penny too.
As for cells, 12 cells is pretty standard. Then a 9L or 10L, or a 7XL if you want to get something tough :).

11.06.2005, 10:50 PM

yeah like metal man said a used one would be the way to go. Try and find something thats hopped up. theres alot of buggys on ebay and are resonable cheap.

squeeforever · 11.06.2005, 10:51 PM

i would stick with an mugen or ofna.

toby · 11.06.2005, 11:07 PM

i was thinking one of those, do you guys think it would be hard to convert? i was thinking 12 cells and a 9l. and a BK 9920. i just am not sure on how to make the motor mount, i just need a buggy i guess to see how to do it.

Once i get a job i am going to buy the buggy and convert it.

squeeforever · 11.06.2005, 11:22 PM

i would go with a 7xl. those buggys are pretty big and with higher gearing the 7xl will have more torque and run cooler than the 9l will and will also offer very similar performance.

11.07.2005, 01:35 AM

My Ofna 9.5 was very easy to convert, but is a bit of an older model. If I were you, I'd check out buggies that you know have the center diff centered (in the middle of the chassis, not kinked off to the side) for the most room for batts, but if the diff is off to one side, that's okay too, gives a bit more room for the motor.