Brushless 1/8 buggy conversion

[TwzteD]

ok well first off what 1/8 nitro buggy can u convert can u convert a hotbodies lightning 2 pro? how hard is it to convert
what motor would u reconment using ( i have a 8s now will it work or what u reconmend ) im assuming its ez just make a motormount and that bout it?

[Re~Mix]

You can convert any buggy, but ideally you want one with an available plastic spur. Therefore the mbx r2 works very well. All you need to do is make the motor mount, mount the batteries, and hook up your electronics. The 8s won't work, you'll need more grunt.

[MetalMan]

You can use any 1/8 buggy that is out there. The MBX/Ultra buggies do have upgradeable plastic spur gears. But another choice is to do what I used to do, and make a custom center shaft with a spur gear mount, and mount a plastic gear on it. What I have now is a modified Revo slipper clutch with a MGT plastic spur gear on it. Just some thoughts :).

[TwzteD]

thanks for you ideas i never converted or made ne thing for a rc car b4 i can make the motor mount n stuff but making a shaft is outa my league im just looking for something ez to convert that will be strong and last for a long time

[TwzteD]

would a prp swift be ez? im just naming the ones i can get im not buying anew 1 just a roller

[TwzteD]

sofar i can get a pro lightning 2 cheep n a prp idk if they got upgradable plastic spurs tho :[ heres a steel will this work?


http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJBL2&P=7

[TwzteD]

what motor also n controler 9l 10l 7 xl?


sorry to keep posting but i cant edit :[

[MetalMan]

How many cells will you run? You can use any of those motors. The 7XL would run the best. Its kv is also inbetween the 9L and 10L.

[TwzteD]

ill prolly use either 12 or 14 cells what would be the fastest on either?

also what woul i have to do to get a lightning 2 pro to work ?

[MetalMan]

The 10L or 7XL would be good for 12 or 14 cells. Just depends how much power you want.

To get any buggy brushless ready, you need to have a way to mount the motor, batteries, and controller. If the center diff has a steel spur, it is best to somehow get a plastic one.

[TwzteD]

and the lightning 2 pro dont have plastic rite?

[MetalMan]

I am not sure, but I bet they use steel.

[TwzteD]

why cant tou use steel


and where els can u get plastin other than tower?

[Re~Mix]

Here, you can buy this buggy for $160 shipped as a roller
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:L:RTQ:US:1

Trust me, I just passed up buying it. Just email him about it. Then you can buy the $7 plastic ofna spur here from mike, mount your batteries and make your own mount or buy one from coldfusion. There, done in the least amount of money.

[TwzteD]

i can get a ofna ultra lx pro it has upgradable plastic spurs and where i can get em at ?