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Rivermaxx · **High speed buggy?? -** 10.25.2010, 04:59 PM

If I wanted to take back my high speed open wheel title what converted buggy or truggy have you guys used or recomend? I figured I would be better off with a buggy or truggy rather than another emaxx. Remember length would most likely help high speed stability.

DwightSchrute · 10.25.2010, 05:02 PM

the losi 8ights have seen about 105mph. that was the fastest recorded buggy i've seen on youtube.

Rivermaxx · 10.25.2010, 05:07 PM

DUH! I didnt even think to check youtube. Once again I think tires will be the issue. I wonder if losi still make those tires in your avatar dwight ?

DwightSchrute · 10.25.2010, 05:09 PM

nope...losi discontinued them 2 years ago. you can get them directly through GRP though.

http://www.grpgandini.it/index.php?p...chk=1&Itemid=6

the B soft compound is what i used. Shipping is $30, but they have them to your door in 3-5 days.

ZippyBasher · 05:19 PM

They are GRP Rally Tires. Get em on Ebay (I did) or GRPGandini site.

+1 on the 8ight. But I would add a L8ight Bumper, and an 8ight-T chassis. They will all bolt right on. just need center CVs. With buggy arms, Truggy length chassis, Slammed like a L8ight (with wedge type body); Castle 1520 - 8s on the New MMMXL. I see 110+ mph easy...

Buy em quick!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/GRP-GM01C-D1C-Ra...item5adcf6d5e4

Edit: I just noticed they have the Sweet Spoked rims too! Lucky!

Semi Pro · 10.26.2010, 03:46 PM

ofna has a new belted tire too

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...e-Set-w-Belt-2

nitrostarter · 10.26.2010, 05:06 PM

Beau: Honestly, the best way to do it will be to basically buggy-ize your E-maxx. I would make a flat chassis with a center diff like the buggies do. I would then get 17mm adapters and run the GRP or Ofna tires. The Ofna's are really sticky!!

The reason I say this is because where buggies use a 3.30 fr/rr diff ratio where the stock emaxx is 2.73. This plays into your hand and helps with gearing.

Rivermaxx · 10.26.2010, 05:20 PM

Believe me gearing was the least of my problems when doing my runs. I think on my final runs I was geared for over 120mph. Not to mention I was running UE 1/8 scale diffs also. Cant remember exact ratio though. Personally I think I had way too much power on 6s. I bet I could of went faster on 4 or 5s . Ofna onroad gtz or gtp (whatever it is ) went 113mph on 4s with mmm same motor and similer weight. nic case went 129 with a shumacher car on 3s and mmm.

nitrostarter · 10.26.2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

Believe me gearing was the least of my problems when doing my runs. I think on my final runs I was geared for over 120mph. Not to mention I was running UE 1/8 scale diffs also. Cant remember exact ratio though. Personally I think I had way too much power on 6s. I bet I could of went faster on 4 or 5s . Ofna onroad gtz or gtp (whatever it is ) went 113mph on 4s with mmm same motor and similer weight. nic case went 129 with a shumacher car on 3s and mmm.

Those cars were more aerodynamically sound as well...

Rivermaxx · 10.26.2010, 05:57 PM

Besides the tires sticking out I believe mine was also. You know kinda like an indy car.

What's_nitro? · 10.26.2010, 06:03 PM

These tires are good, too. Ipanema Rubber Slicks

Rivermaxx · 10.26.2010, 06:07 PM

You think they can handle the centrifical forces of spinnin 100mph plus. I seen one of those losi tires split at speed and it flip the car on the lid and he went through the trap upside down.

nitrostarter · 10.26.2010, 06:13 PM

I haven't seen a GRP tire split yet... 118mph so far on the GTP

Rivermaxx · 10.26.2010, 06:25 PM

Got any vids?

Semi Pro · 10.27.2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

Got any vids?

second that

are you useing gps and radar?