Need some suggestions. Have engine, need car and exhaust.
03-25-2014, 09:43 AM
#26
Thread Starter
That's exactly what I did. I wonder if they (I think they're crazy if they did) installed the rod onto the crankpin and installed the piston and wrist pin last. A guy needs a really long fine needle nose pliers or a tweezers to install (or remove) the wristpin circlip through the exhaust port. I can only get the rod 1/2 way off the crankpin with the liner out and the piston pushed back as far as it'll go.
03-26-2014, 03:10 AM
#27
Ok so the Jato is out...and u want something 4x4.....
first pick is always the 1/8 buggies but.... It's been done...
what about something like a 1/8 Ofna Ultra GTP? That and a awesome aerodynamic streamline touring car body would be awesome.
by the looks there is a Mclaren F1 and a Mercedes.... Something.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTCJ1&P=7
first pick is always the 1/8 buggies but.... It's been done...
what about something like a 1/8 Ofna Ultra GTP? That and a awesome aerodynamic streamline touring car body would be awesome.
by the looks there is a Mclaren F1 and a Mercedes.... Something.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTCJ1&P=7
03-26-2014, 06:04 AM
#28
Thread Starter
I had a 4-Tec and I got kinda bored with it being on-road only. I'm interested in a Buggy or maybe a Truggy. Gotta be able to go offroad. I realize a 1/8th on-road is bigger than a 1/10th 4-Tec... But a gravel pit is no place for either! LoL.
03-26-2014, 02:41 PM
#30
Humm, if u are just bashing in a gravel pit I wouldn't worry about what pipe, the chances are there will be no noticeable difference...
I'd recommend going brushless and saving the motor for a nice project.
I'd recommend going brushless and saving the motor for a nice project.
03-26-2014, 05:37 PM
#31
Thread Starter
Its a buggy engine, it should go in a buggy IMO.
03-26-2014, 09:46 PM
#33
I still recomend a losi 8ight 2.0
03-27-2014, 04:55 AM
#34
Thread Starter
I'll keep my eyes out for a Losi. I was thinking the 086 would be a good start as well. I'll check out those Tamiya kits as well. I've never had a Tamiya before, how are they durability-wise? I know my local shops don't carry Tamiya parts but they do stock Losi parts.
03-27-2014, 08:07 AM
#35
Senior Member
You can buy two truggy kits for $198. Full-on top quality, with lots of carbon fiber etc.. There's a thread in the truggy section.. the buggy is also a deal at $149.
053 or Losi RE10(or is it 11?..) pipe in truggy...
053 or Losi RE10(or is it 11?..) pipe in truggy...
03-28-2014, 05:33 PM
#36
Thread Starter
Gentlemen, thank you for all of your advice and recommendations. I'm seeing around $300 for a Losi 8ight 2.0 roller average and $600 for a new one kit or RTR about the same price. The 3.0 is around $100 more. Those dollars are a bit expensive but I know how well Losi makes their cars so I know its worth the money...
The Tamiya kits are very attractive based on price, but $99 for a race Truggy kit? Seems too good to be true? Not knocking it, just thinking along the 'you get what you pay for' line. I will be putting a Novarossi .21 in whatever I get so it's not gonna have a slouch for an engine.
I went so far as trying to find some 'truggyish' gears and lighter/smaller tires to "Muggify" an LST2. I think enough junk could be removed from an LST to make it competitive weight-wise. I bet I could get to 10lbs or less; a buggy is 8-10lbs RTR. Is a short stroke .21 enough power for a Truggy type setup in a monster truck chassis? I would like to have a 2-speed in whatever it ends up being.
Just covering as many bases as I can.
The Tamiya kits are very attractive based on price, but $99 for a race Truggy kit? Seems too good to be true? Not knocking it, just thinking along the 'you get what you pay for' line. I will be putting a Novarossi .21 in whatever I get so it's not gonna have a slouch for an engine.
I went so far as trying to find some 'truggyish' gears and lighter/smaller tires to "Muggify" an LST2. I think enough junk could be removed from an LST to make it competitive weight-wise. I bet I could get to 10lbs or less; a buggy is 8-10lbs RTR. Is a short stroke .21 enough power for a Truggy type setup in a monster truck chassis? I would like to have a 2-speed in whatever it ends up being.
Just covering as many bases as I can.
03-28-2014, 10:43 PM
#37
Senior Member
I assume it's closed backplate, so forget an MT. The Tamiyas are so cheap because they're dumping stock.. Buy a second kit for parts.. (That's what I did..). You won't find better value for money.
03-29-2014, 02:40 AM
#38
I don't think u can go wrong with the 801x/xl. I agree with HerrSavage if u were to get two kits u would save a fortune.. Hell the main chassis plate use to be $134 all by it self.
03-29-2014, 06:13 AM
#39
Thread Starter
If you guys say they're that good, I'll save a few pennies and grab a couple kits. If something else comes along in the mean time (for the right price), I might snatch something up. I wouldn't turn down a decent Ofna or Losi roller.
Yes the the engine is bump start right now. If anyone has a way of knowing if a current-production Nova pullstart crankshaft and backplate would fit my BX21, I'd consider converting it. I'm not really opposed to anything...
Yes the the engine is bump start right now. If anyone has a way of knowing if a current-production Nova pullstart crankshaft and backplate would fit my BX21, I'd consider converting it. I'm not really opposed to anything...
