losi muggy **large file warning
 

i think I am finally closing in on the completion of my first large scale project. with the exception of my 15.15 2.5b (in the mail) everything is on the truck and seems to be working now. the video was made after the pics were taken so you may catch some extras on there that arent in the pics ...what you think? Sorry for the huge size

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that's a beautiful truck, man. :004: Nice work! IT's beyond me how you packed a receiver somewhere in that rear bulk...?..:032:

the vid should show a little better, i have like a fly by in it .. give it a few hours befor utube ok's it

That is one clean looking setup.

Very nice set up. What do you recon the speed to be? What about the temps... are they staying fairly cool?

Yes, that IS a very clean looking truck! The rear suspension looks funny because of the shock locations though - different from your typical tr/buggy.

O M F G !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


want one now!!!!! WOW that is the COOLEST EVER! and i could even bash it cuz its high!! OMG!!!! I NEED ONE NOW!!!!! VIZ PLZ!

check the top for the vid it should have been oked by you tube by now. as far as the heat goes it does run hot i finally broke down and cut into my little gem so the i could directly attach a heat sink from a computer to the fets. which you can kinda see better in the video, no thanks to youtube and its blur technique. as for controlling speed i had to use a 11 tooth pinion. it is like a scalded bandit with anything more and actually becomes something that you drive on acres, not lots.

That thing is wicked fast! Looks like a whole lot of fun.

Very nice! Well put together & clean!

no mods, I like the way that you hid all of the wiring. It looks really clean. I also like what you did with the steering servo, with that long horn.

I don't want to be presumptuous or anything, but I couldn't see what sort of servo you are using. With that servo horn, you should be getting lots of throw in the steering. If you are using a digital servo (any servo really), be sure that you set the endpoints so that you don't get any over throw in the steering. You don't want to burn out that servo.

It must be nice to have to kind of room to run around in. What are you using for a battery tray?

DAMN!

that things GOES! im doung one FOR SHURE! my summer project rite here!

Thats exactly inspiration I needed. Its big as a monster truck, but it has simple buggy drivetrain. who knows how long i will resist before I get one myself :)

im using that digital 300oz hitec servo ...6955... i think? ya end points are dialed in right at the servo saver threshold. the bat tray is made from single twill aerospace carbon scraps that i CA'ed together

fixed over heating issues without fans (thank god)!! temps seem to stay around round 114 on esc and 120's with the 1515 2.5 (even with giganto' mashers) which suggest i could possible even move her up on pinon size. max amps 5s 5ah packs keep a cool 90°

additionally ive contacted a friend of a friend to build a LVB (low volt buzzer) like the micro scream but instead utilizes an adjustable pot to allow for different volt mins b4 audible warning. unfortunately this guy has not yet replied so does anyone know of someone willing to build such a device?


** wire free is the way to be**

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Looks really good. The wiring is just too clean. Great job on getting the temps down as well? Was there an increase of run time, with the same set up except changing from the 9xl to the 1515 2.5d?

honestly i ran the 9xl like 3 days... in those 3 days it was nothing but a constant battle to keep the quack from thermaling or the motor from turning into a mini incinerator.

the next thing on the docket is getting this 14 pound pig down on lbs. the mashers look good and its the talk when people see it but its just too sluggish with the 40 series tractor tires on there. any idea's on an alternate route?

-perhaps going to a maxx size tire with that proline volocity w/23 mm hex ?

no mods, there are lighter 40 series tires. That truck was built around having a large stance. I think that going with MT tires will make it look goofy. Did you try the stock tires? They don't look mean, but they sure do hook up.

For SURE put some mugen 17mm hexes on and some GRP truggy ties for racing or standard maxx/truggy size tires. That'll bring the weight WAY down.

Nice truck too man!

nice job man. what motor are u using.

really wanted to see what if any my options where.. but to answer your ? ya i got the stock 40's on there now and your right they do a great job. i moved up all the way to a 14 tooth (46 spur) to see how it would do.. wow

i had about 15 min of hard play time on it and temps were reasonable. m-137 c-123 b-<100 but ran into some cogging other than that its awesome to see this giant move so fast.

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Thats some incredible work there, makes me wish I had more money :027:.

while it helps to have the correct tools it take more patience than money suicide... i have been working on fixing the problems on my real car that i created when i wasn't so patient for over 3 years now. I am fortunate enough to get to work hand in hand with a Honda R&D engineer on a weekly basis. while busting my balls for doing things the hurried way, he has taught me: the right way... is the only way. i find this to be true in anything i do.... funny enough i still find ways to shortcut and it burns me every time.

no mods, if you just have $80 or so and don't know what to do with it, you could check out the Badlands MT tires. They are a bit taller and wider than the Bowtie MT tires and have a nasty looking tread pattern to them.

The only other tires that I really like are more geared for racing. If you do get the racing type of tires, like the Bowties, Crimefighters, or Holeshots (very application specific), be sure the get the "R" model. The "R" models of the tires have internal ribs and although they don't completely stop ballooning, they don't balloon nearly as much as the non ribbed tires.

Again, I don't want to start to sound like a broken record, but don't go dumping money into the truck trying to turn it into something that it isn't. If you want a "go fast" truck, many here like the HPI Lightning Stadium Pro. They are inexpensive and are decent trucks. If price is on object, I really like my 8ight a lot, and the CRT is a nice truck. Mike makes mounts for both of these.

ya i need to keep things in check and your advice seems to ring loud n my head... i prolly will stick with stock 40's and be happy( maybe for once) i have to think about other more important things like baby girl on the way.... save save save!!

ps how bad is cogging on a controller? is it even at all if they temps stay low?

So far as I understand cogging is a real killer sometimes, irrespective of temps. If the motor starts to cog at low speed, you need to address it quickly or it can fry the esc- gearing down a notch or two is the best way I believe.

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nice muggy could you tell me were you got that motor mount i have been looking for one for a while now..

That motor mount was home made from a piece of what looks like 1/4"- 3/8" aluminum. Just add tape measure and hackersaw and et voila :yes:

I have that exact motor mount, pm me if you want it.

Very nice conversion...great job...real clean as well

Would a losi 8 motor mount work in the muggy?

Hi guys,
Just curious as to whether the Muggy uses the same chassis as the 8ight-T? If it does, then technically this conversion kit should work for the muggy: http://www.impaktrc.com/product_info...oducts_id=2870

Any thoughts?

Muggy and 8ight-T use different chassis.

Nice Muggy, I want one.. I am thinking I need a Muggy instead of an LST. Would a muggy hold up center diff take the power better than an LST transmission? it would be easier to work on since its all open..