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Ok, so it isn’t really a V-8, it’s a Hot bodies Ve8. But with the spelling of the E being small, I think it would be pronounced as a word rather that the letters V and E. At least that’s way I say it. I pre-ordered it a couple of weeks ago; it shipped yesterday and should be here Monday (pics to follow soon after). Yay!
Winter race season starts in less than a month and I will be getting serious this year since they now have electric class for 1/8th. Last year, Christmas weekend races, they quit letting me run with the nitros (Merry f’n Christmas), too many complainers.

So on to the power set-up:

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Lehner 1930/8 (2613kv) configured as Y/star, for about 1500kv and increased efficiency over the D wind
RCM (C-Tech) 2600mah 6s 30c hard case lipo

I picked about the smallest and lightest battery and motor that will give enough power, since they are on the same side. The mains are only 10 min, so that should do it. I already had the Lehner and used it in my other 1/8th buggy and it worked well on 4s, should be even better on 6s. Only running motor brakes to keep weight low, but that may not help with the balance, we will see. If I don’t like the plastic chassis or the balance or whatever, I can always get a techno or stock D8 chassis and slap on the parts (and RCM motor mount of course).

I need your help/suggestions for a steering servo. I run a Hitech HS5645 in my other buggy; price is reasonable and it has worked well. I want a good fast servo that won’t break the bank since my RC budget is running low after purchasing car, batts, MMM, transponder, etc.

I will be getting some pics of the parts and build if I can stop building it long enough to take pics. I get so excited to build a new kit it’s hard to stop until you get tired. One of the reasons I got the HB was because it is a kit and I may like building more than driving.

More to come…