losi 5ive-T conversion pics

[Overdriven]

Mike: I agree rotating the current mount and cd wouldn't work bc of the front shaft and the lack of space in front of the cd. But a mirror image of your mount (not rotated at all) would put the motor in the center of the chassis (behind the cd, not in front) and I can't see why that wouldn't work?? With saddle packs that might have better balance for a wider variety of setups. That was my point and just discussing.

Personally I prefer your more simple design and knowing your other products I don't doubt your research into the balance of the current setup. Didn't see anything about when it will be available??

[RC-Monster Mike]

Originally Posted by Overdriven

Mike: I agree rotating the current mount and cd wouldn't work bc of the front shaft and the lack of space in front of the cd. But a mirror image of your mount (not rotated at all) would put the motor in the center of the chassis (behind the cd, not in front) and I can't see why that wouldn't work?? With saddle packs that might have better balance for a wider variety of setups. That was my point and just discussing.

Personally I prefer your more simple design and knowing your other products I don't doubt your research into the balance of the current setup. Didn't see anything about when it will be available??

Yes, this concept would indeed work(considered it), but would also ultimately result in the mass being located over a wider area(not as centered on the chassis), as balance would pretty much dictate the packs be out on the mud guards(higher Cg as well). With the mass more spread out(and more mass due to extra batt tray and esc mount), the car would be less likely to traction roll(though mass would be higher, which may offset this benefit), but would tend to be slower in its transitional handling(switching directions) - two battery trays would then be needed as well as a new home for the ESC. Ultimately, I think the current setup offers the most positives and the least negatives. It certainly isn't the only way to convert the truck - just the way I chose to do it. They should be on the home page by the weekend. :)

[Jony Nitro]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

Yes, this concept would indeed work(considered it), but would also ultimately result in the mass being located over a wider area(not as centered on the chassis), as balance would pretty much dictate the packs be out on the mud guards(higher Cg as well). With the mass more spread out(and more mass due to extra batt tray and esc mount), the car would be less likely to traction roll(though mass would be higher, which may offset this benefit), but would tend to be slower in its transitional handling(switching directions) - two battery trays would then be needed as well as a new home for the ESC. Ultimately, I think the current setup offers the most positives and the least negatives. It certainly isn't the only way to convert the truck - just the way I chose to do it. They should be on the home page by the weekend. :)

tempted to get a losi for this reason only.