New Slayer wannabe project...

[BrianG]

Now that I've had time to play with the Slash a bit, I find I really like the way it looks. I toyed with the idea of converting it to 4WD but will be more trouble that it's worth. The Slayer is just a version of a Revo, and I've been there, done that.

So, I am going to pick up a buggy and do the necessary modifications to use a Slash body since it fits very nicely on a buggy platform.

My plans:

• ESC: Gonna use my modded MMM (no fan and disabled BEC).
  
  
• Lipos: 6s @ 4-5Ah.
  
  
• Radio: Spektrum of course!
  
  
• Motor: Neu 1512 2.5d, 1.5y, or 3d for a suitable rpm at 6s voltage. Looking for something around 1800kv. I think the 1512 will be plenty of motor for this application.
  
  
• Buggy: Gonna start looking for a roller. I'm leaning to Ofna simply because my LHS has parts, and even if they don't have what I need, pretty much anyplace has them.
  
  
• Speed/Gearing: Shooting for 35-40mph max. So, at 6s on a 1800kv motor, I'll be using 46/12 to 46/14. I want to keep it driveable. I want to get rid of the center diff and use a spool or one of those single speed spurs from an Ultra GTP or something like that. Another reason to go with an Ofna buggy I guess...
  
  
• Tires: Dunno about this. I really like the narrow scale look. Buggy tires are narrow, but not exactly scale looking. Since pretty much all buggies use 17mm hubs, I can't use Traxxas Slayer wheels. Any ideas on this one?
  
  
• Suspension: First thing I wanna do is set the arms/suspension for max travel, which means putting the shocks on the outermost mount holes on the shocktower, and innermost mount holes on the arms. Then, get stiffer springs to compensate for the different suspension travel geometry.
  
  
• Body: Like I said, I'm planning to use the Slash body. Being a Traxxas product, replacements will be available everywhere when it gets wrecked (notice I didn't say "if"). Of course, this will require fabbed mounts, but that's no biggie.
  
  
• Bumpers: I'll probably figure out a way to fit the Slash or Slayer bumpers on it. Gotta complete the look after all!

The first thing I need is a buggy. Like I said, I'm leaning towards an Ofna platform. Any current Hyper will do, or anything that is solid and dependable. Anyone have a roller in good condition they are willing to part with for a good price? If not, I'll hit up eBay.

[magman]

I was down at my LHS today looking into putting a Slash body on a buggy...The body was too big unless you can figure some REALLY good bumper mounts, which is always doable. For my mbx-5, I would need to be v/creative to mount the bumpers to protect the body. I am still considering the Slash body though...Good luck on your project. I will be v/interested on how it turns out...

[BrianG]

I test-fitted my Slash body on my Hyper8 and it seems to match very well. The tires stick out ever so slightly, and the buggy wheelbase seems to be a better match for that body than the Slash itself!

[magman]

I agree w/you about the wheel base being better suited for the body. Your Hyper 8 may be a little different than my mugen, hence it probably is a better fit. Just curious, how were you thinking of mounting bumpers to your buggy?

[BrianG]

I have no idea yet. I'll know more when I decide on a buggy and get some extra bumpers to play with.

[skellyo]

I can make you a good deal on a MBX5 roller with RCM motor mount and brand new chassis.

[BrianG]

Check your PM.

[BrianG]

A couple snapshots of a Slash body on my Hyper8...

[skellyo]

PM replied to Brian.

[magman]

Originally Posted by BrianG

A couple snapshots of a Slash body on my Hyper8...

That looks even better in color...the body I was looking at was not painted...oh boy, the design wheels are spinning!

[magman]

I was also looking at a Pro- line t-maxx front and rear bumper for mock up purposes. If the front bumper could be mounted just behind the front of the body, would that give the body enough support? Same idea in the rear. If this can be done...I know it can, it will be much easier that trying to squeeze a body on a buggy after a Bl conversion. It could also allow people to run even bigger batteries.

looks great!



i cant believe my eyes..........dirty wheels in your pics.........so you really do drive your cars!

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Far out, that body is made for that chassis. Didn't think the body was that big

[magman]

Has anyone looked at a 200mm touring car body to see if it would fit?

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by entjoles

looks great!



i cant believe my eyes..........dirty wheels in your pics.........so you really do drive your cars!

lol, yeah, I do drive them - if you call cartwheeling and spending more time on the lid than on the wheels "driving".

DRIFT: Yeah, it does seem to be a perfect fit. I too was surprised at how large the Slash body was - it's actually not that much smaller than the Porsche Ultra GTP 1/8 scale body I have.