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Originally Posted by stum
Anyone know if this ve8 motor mount will bolt into a d8t (truggy) verison for a quick e conversion?
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Originally Posted by Marvin
No chance - it isn't attached to the centre diff - it's a motor plate, with the screws going through the chassis - like half an engine mount.
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I wouldn't say no chance, but you would need to have a milling machine to do it right. Make slots in chassis with the recesses around them (like nitro motor mount holes) so you can adjust gear mesh.
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Originally Posted by stum
- Any install tips etc during the build? stock oils all been nice on the track?
- Any other must have parts for the tool box when racing? LHS doesnt carry anything for this buggy... thanks!
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As hippie said, clearance around the center diff is very tight, some trimming/filing may be required to get no rubbing.
The battery straps are crap and I would recommend replacing them (I used losi ones).
Number one upgrade aluminum skid plates! Most of the Ve8's at the local track have all broke rear skids. I broke mine in the first qualifier of the season! Now running aluminum skids for many races and they've been great.
Stock oils seem to work great at the track, except i changed to 10k in the center diff, as i like a bit heavier with motor brakes (not running mech. brakes).
For other spares, rod ends and hubs are the only things to break on mine since the rear skid. One of the local HB sponsored guys recommends the aluminum hubs (he has them on all his rigs), but they are expensive.