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06:11 PM

Well, I am just finishing up my 808 today. What do I win?

I apologize ahead of time for the poor pic. I think the photoshopped one earlier is probably better quality. I will snap some more with a decent camera once I get to work tomorrow. This one was with a built in cam on my notebook

I swapped over my setup from the previous XB8/XT8 conversions. This is a MM/Neu 1512 2.5D/Flightpower 4s 5000mAh. The RCM motor mount will work, but it takes some additional work to fit. First, the center diff is offset closer to the right side of the vehicle and this causes the right side guard and chassis to interfere with the motor mount and motor. I removed the third mounting screw/net from the side guard and removed some material from the side guard. I also ran a 1mm bulkhead shim to raise the mount above the chassis' raised edge.

Second, the diff height in the RCM mount is designed to work with the tall center bulkhead of the XB8EC and XT8. The 808 uses a much shorter mount. I couldn't find my spare center bulkhead, so I just used some of the 1mm bulkhead shims from XRAY(#354032) to raise the height even. In fact, I always have used one set of these shims under both bulkhead pieces to raise the motor slightly off the chassis.

In my previous conversions I have tried to use as few custom pieces as possible so anyone else can go out and purchase the same items to do their own. This one is no different. I used the same RCM battery tray, and used two existing holes in the chassis (exhaust pipe mount and engine mount hole) to attached it to the car. I actually use two exhaust pipe mount stands to secure it to the chassis. I also used some foam under the inner edge of the battery tray to keep it secure in the chassis. I have the battery a bit further forward than I would ideally like too, but to use exist holes some compromises were made. I will probably push the battery as far rearward in the box to compensate. This will probably require some setup adjustments compared to a nitro setup, but steering shouldn't be an issue

In addition, I wanted to get the ESC as low on the chassis as possible, and the only spot possible is behind the battery tray.

I will probably get the car on the track this week some time, just need to get the body painted up and mounted. More info to come!

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Backfire Guest Posts: n/a	What do I win?!!! - 04.27.2008, 06:09 PM Well, I am just finishing up my 808 today. What do I win? I apologize ahead of time for the poor pic. I think the photoshopped one earlier is probably better quality. I will snap some more with a decent camera once I get to work tomorrow. This one was with a built in cam on my notebook I swapped over my setup from the previous XB8/XT8 conversions. This is a MM/Neu 1512 2.5D/Flightpower 4s 5000mAh. The RCM motor mount will work, but it takes some additional work to fit. First, the center diff is offset closer to the right side of the vehicle and this causes the right side guard and chassis to interfere with the motor mount and motor. I removed the third mounting screw/net from the side guard and removed some material from the side guard. I also ran a 1mm bulkhead shim to raise the mount above the chassis' raised edge. Second, the diff height in the RCM mount is designed to work with the tall center bulkhead of the XB8EC and XT8. The 808 uses a much shorter mount. I couldn't find my spare center bulkhead, so I just used some of the 1mm bulkhead shims from XRAY(#354032) to raise the height even. In fact, I always have used one set of these shims under both bulkhead pieces to raise the motor slightly off the chassis. In my previous conversions I have tried to use as few custom pieces as possible so anyone else can go out and purchase the same items to do their own. This one is no different. I used the same RCM battery tray, and used two existing holes in the chassis (exhaust pipe mount and engine mount hole) to attached it to the car. I actually use two exhaust pipe mount stands to secure it to the chassis. I also used some foam under the inner edge of the battery tray to keep it secure in the chassis. I have the battery a bit further forward than I would ideally like too, but to use exist holes some compromises were made. I will probably push the battery as far rearward in the box to compensate. This will probably require some setup adjustments compared to a nitro setup, but steering shouldn't be an issue In addition, I wanted to get the ESC as low on the chassis as possible, and the only spot possible is behind the battery tray. I will probably get the car on the track this week some time, just need to get the body painted up and mounted. More info to come! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Backfire; 04.27.2008 at 06:11 PM.