HB Lightning II Pro Conversion Complete!

[mpetrich]

Originally Posted by Serum

dda, did you searched your way thru the forum? what is that you want to know?

Mpetrich; i thought you used the flightpowers in 6S, after a close look, i realized that it was a 4S2P configuration, that thing will have a very long runtime..!

With a big motor and a powerfull controller, a 4S2P will be more powerfull than a 6S.

Hi Serum,
Yep, I am running a 4S2P. The speed is much more than I expected :027: .
I am working right now on getting the motor better mounted so not to screw up the gear mesh. I already threw one of the plastic spur teeth about 10 feet in the air. Have to order a few of those.....:eek:
Too much fun........
Thanks,
Matt

[Romster]

Nice buggy!! Good Job!

[MetalMan]

How're the batteries held in? Your conversion looks pretty good!

[mpetrich]

Hey,
Just wanted to give a big THANKS to Mike and the rest of the guys on RC Monster for all the help completing my buggy conversion. I brought it to an indoor off-road track just outside of Chicago on Tuesday night and it was fantastic. Speed was great (even with the wrong type of tire), jumping was insane and I can't tell you how many people wanted to see it and possibly try their own conversion (told them to check out RC-Monster for all the info). I had no experience with an 1/8th buggy in the past but there is a double jump at this track and the first jump is right after a sharp left hand turn. It's hard to get a lot of speed for the first jump but in the area of about 10 feet between jumps, I would accelerate, hit the second jump and it's crazy to see an 1/8th buggy six or seven feet high in the air and travel about 15 feet before hitting the ground. That was very cool!
Thanks again,
Matt

[mpetrich]

Originally Posted by MetalMan

How're the batteries held in? Your conversion looks pretty good!

Thanks and sorry I have not replied sooner. :012:
I have tried a number of ways to mount the batteries but here is my new idea (I am going to try this tonight). I want to get a pop rivet gun and rivet two large velcro straps to the plastic rock guards on each side of the chassis. Then, just lock the batteries in by using the velcro.
Hope that works.
Matt

[coolhandcountry]

I tried such a set up. You need something to keep the batteries under the straps. That was the problem I ran into.

[Romster]

So kool!! Hey Mpetrich I am from IL. I guess their is two of us now in IL who are running BL 1/8 buggy.. Kool we can get a BL 1/8 Class going..
I PM you..

Originally Posted by mpetrich

Thanks and sorry I have not replied sooner. :012:
I have tried a number of ways to mount the batteries but here is my new idea (I am going to try this tonight). I want to get a pop rivet gun and rivet two large velcro straps to the plastic rock guards on each side of the chassis. Then, just lock the batteries in by using the velcro.
Hope that works.
Matt

Nice conversion! 1/8 electric is a lot of fun.

For strapping in my batteries, I think I'm leaning towards the AE battery cups and gorilla battery straps. That will hold them!