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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conver... - 3/14/2005 1:25:48 AM   
crazychris7



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Status: offline 		Just look around on the truggy conversions, they will more than likely tell you what gearing to run. In the end, its nice to have a truck you uilt yourself, but when you break something, it can mean the difference between waiting for parts in the mail or a trip to the LHS. If your LHS carris HB parts, they will more than likely be able to get you what you need right away. The LSRR has the same kunckles as the GS, kyosho buggies, lightning buggies, so those are an easy fix. I grabed a set of Racers Edge knuckles for a 777 and they are top notch. But things like diff gears, hub carriers and alot of the other stuff is the same as the Lightning buggy. The diff is the gears, axle shafts, arms, 14mm hubs and a longer chassis for the most part. the bulkheads are more or less the same from what i see, but I havent had a problem with them yet so i'm not sure. Pretty much what I'm saying is getting a factory truck is better in the long run and the prices are reasonable (480 for the HB LSRR is a hard deal to beat) And if you want a bigger motor, pretty much any hot rod .21, .26, .28 exc will drop right in.

Chris

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conver... - 3/14/2005 1:47:54 AM   
IslandSavage


 

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Status: offline 		Good info.. I plan on buying or converting this week...choices for me ar Converting the Kanai3, Hot Bodies, or Storm SUT PRO... Converting wil be cheaper, no LHS here has the parts for the Storm or HB,,(mail Order).... They do carry Kyosho parts though.. tough choice.. So far the Conversion is 1st on my list..then the HB...lol...Whats the diferences in th HB trucks? Heres a nice one i found..this thing is hot...lol

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conver... - 3/14/2005 2:09:25 AM   
crazychris7



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Status: offline 		Between the HB trucks? The pro has alum arms instaed of the plastics (forgot the name of the material), milled knuckloes instad of formed (the formed WILL break, so theyre a must), hardened gears (no big diff), bigger shock shafts (not that big of deal to me), 3 puck clutch instaed of 2 (better for racing), and a diff colored body. But the blue/yellow looked so good to me because the proline yellow matches perfectly. Some may argue about the RR/pro differences, but to me the RR is the better choice. I'd much rather race the RR over the pro because the arms are flexable, its lighter, and above all.. loooks better to me. I had people taking pics like crazy of my truck sat nigt at the races, forget the 2 pros that were stock or the other MT's, they were takin pics of my RR jumping, going around turns, exc. I pitted next to the 2 other Pros and theyd come up to me and ask about my truck first I tell everyone the same thing... If youre looking for a capable racer, get the HB LSRR, yellow proline dish's, bowties, a HiTec 645MG, proline wing, cnc milled knuckles and go have fun! I know the knuckles alone will match the difference between the RR.Pro, but does the pro match? I know, function over form, but hey, when they both come out of a few mods, it just makes it that much better. Im not advocating for everyone to go out and make a clone of mine, but, its not a bad idea... I must have a great looking truck on my hands, stone already coppied it

Chris

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conver... - 3/14/2005 3:55:16 AM   
IslandSavage


 

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Status: offline 		The LHS that can get me the conversion kit is down the street. And the actual company is only 2 hours away. I never raced with aluminum arms, but i heard their extremely durable. It would suck to break one though cause like i said.. the parts arent at my LHS..THey would get fast delivery of it, but i like to fix things right then and there.. Im not a basher (anymore ) so hopefully that will lower the chances of it actually bending on me. Im not a wing man personally myself. at least not on a truck. Imma go the crowd pleazer body/wing route like this one here...

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conver... - 3/14/2005 4:24:27 AM   
hybridstone


 

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Status: offline 		IT"S $250+tax almost$300 for 4 arms n 4 cvds!! You can use ls arms on the kyosho there$8set!the whole LS to kyosho conversion cost$100 max

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conver... - 3/14/2005 4:29:25 AM   
crazychris7



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Status: offline 		Island.. I had the little plastic wing on before, but i decided to mess around a little and see how the buggy wing would look, and liked it. It makes a very noticable improvement in jumping/high speed cornering so its staying on there. Some like it, some dont.. i used to not like the look of them, but as son as i put mine on, i was hooked. I ended up getting bored tonight and stripped my truck down (chassis was a little dull ) So i ripped it apart and put it back together just for the fun of it. I remounted my temp guage because my pit guy couldnt see it all that well, but now if he can't see it, imma smack him upside the head I know.. crappy mounting, but i had no double sided tape so i hot glued that sucker on... at least when i take it off there will be no sticky crap to deal with. When i get the tape ill rip it off and it'll look like new

Chris

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conver... - 3/14/2005 5:09:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		Crazychris, how do you like those plastic arms? I heard they flex a lot. I am about to buy the Stadium pro but i definitely don't want the alum. arms, i just can't afford their weight. Did you ever snap an arm? Actually I am not really interested in their amount of flex but more in their durability. Also, did you notice if there's any slop in the holes of the arms through which the pins go through? With my truggy i had some bad slop there cos after a few crashes the pins widened the holes of the arms and it was a bit wobbly.

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conve... - 3/14/2005 5:14:59 AM   
crazychris7



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Status: offline 		The arms flex, but not too much. Just enough not to break, and i have had no problems with them at all. Plus replacements are under $10 a side

Chris

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conve... - 3/14/2005 11:09:53 AM   
IslandSavage


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Crazy... You think this kit is too pricey...I know it performs, but i dont wanna get robbed also...lol....

2 - Front Lower Arms 6061 T6 Aluminum
2 - Rear Lower arms 6061 T6 Aluminum
4 - Extended Monster Truck Universal Drive axle
2 - Lunsford Titanium Steering Turnbuckles
2 - Titanium Upper Front TB
2 - Titanium Upper Rear TB
4 - Universal Drive Axle Adapters
4 - Hex Hubs
4 - Axle pins

$247.00



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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conve... - 3/14/2005 5:06:14 PM   
pbgoped04



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Status: offline 		Just wondering if anyone knows anything about the new thunder tiger truggy thats coming out?

BTW nice lookin trucks everyone

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conve... - 3/14/2005 5:56:17 PM   
crazychris7



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Status: offline 		Looks like a good price, but it all depends on if you want alum arms. I HATE alum arms because they dont flex at all, when you bend then they'll never be back true and cost $50+ to replace. But i do like that that kit doesnt have the damn hub extenders that i hate so dearly as well.. I guess since you have the car, do the conversion and drop a modded P5 in it and try to kep it under control

Chris

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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conve... - 3/14/2005 6:14:12 PM   
IslandSavage


 

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Status: offline 		The P5 is a beast.. On my Mugen i had too fatten up the High end just so i could control the darn thing... Can you give some hints and clues on gearing for a Truggy? Any suggestions or comments on gearing..? I ask cause this will be my 1st conversition to a Truggy so im learning...


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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conve... - 3/15/2005 2:13:31 AM   
IslandSavage


 

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Status: offline 		Found out today im going to need an additional $85.00 in parts for the gearing on the Truggy conversion.. Thats gonna be $335 now ....now take in account for servos... ....


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RE: Official ALL TRUGGY THREAD.. Hotbodies, GS, Conve... - 3/15/2005 2:15:36 AM