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lincpimp · 08.02.2010, 11:13 PM

Just read the entire thread, very interesting and I like it!!!

As far as the spindles go, buy the al ones from New Era, best made for the lst2. I have them on mine and have no issues, run rpm arms and the stock lst2 rear hubs and stock lst2 c hubs. Stock hige pins as well.

Your idea to run long bolts thru the chassis/bulks and to a new top plate is a good one. Will give the shock tower something better to mount to as well.

I had a very similar idea to yours early in 09 and bough some al channel to make a buggy chassis using lst/muggy suspension and an 8ight center diff (have all the parts in a box ready to go). Mine was going to be shorter, to use the XTM XLB buggy body. Not sure on WB but it must have been around 16" or so.

I took my inspiration from Kershaw Designs and his mammouth based 1/6 scale buggy, he uses an Bergonzoni italian rc body, which is a bit bigger than the XLB body.

Had a look on his new site and it does not show the 1/6 scale buggy any more. Oh well, what you have done is better than his 1/5th scale anyways.

Since my buggy was going to be shorter length I had planned to use 40 series bowties on the back, and some truggy boties on the front to get the skinny tire look. Locking the center diff or going with very heavy fluid would help the front tires survive, as the skinnier tires are lighter and have less contact patch which will allow them to unload more than the rears (plus the weight transfer under acceleration) and wear faster. Alot of taping will be required, in my eyes.

I have a 10s car esc, and had planned to run esc brakes and reverse, on 10s lipo with a 1521 2y. I have a 1527 2y as well, but the kv is a bit low and figured the 1521 on 10s would be enough. I am aiming for 15lbs or less, as my tire choice is light, and I will run 10s 3200 30c lipos. I also have a 1717 castle motor and could run 6s, 5000 40c lipo. I think the 1521 on 10s would be better.

I am now rethinking the body, your exposed cage looks great, and I have made alot of tube bodies and chassis (I weld).

Look forward to seeing who your 10s setup works out.

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lincpimp Check out my huge box! Offline Posts: 11,935 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slidell, LA	08.02.2010, 11:13 PM Just read the entire thread, very interesting and I like it!!! As far as the spindles go, buy the al ones from New Era, best made for the lst2. I have them on mine and have no issues, run rpm arms and the stock lst2 rear hubs and stock lst2 c hubs. Stock hige pins as well. Your idea to run long bolts thru the chassis/bulks and to a new top plate is a good one. Will give the shock tower something better to mount to as well. I had a very similar idea to yours early in 09 and bough some al channel to make a buggy chassis using lst/muggy suspension and an 8ight center diff (have all the parts in a box ready to go). Mine was going to be shorter, to use the XTM XLB buggy body. Not sure on WB but it must have been around 16" or so. I took my inspiration from Kershaw Designs and his mammouth based 1/6 scale buggy, he uses an Bergonzoni italian rc body, which is a bit bigger than the XLB body. Had a look on his new site and it does not show the 1/6 scale buggy any more. Oh well, what you have done is better than his 1/5th scale anyways. Since my buggy was going to be shorter length I had planned to use 40 series bowties on the back, and some truggy boties on the front to get the skinny tire look. Locking the center diff or going with very heavy fluid would help the front tires survive, as the skinnier tires are lighter and have less contact patch which will allow them to unload more than the rears (plus the weight transfer under acceleration) and wear faster. Alot of taping will be required, in my eyes. I have a 10s car esc, and had planned to run esc brakes and reverse, on 10s lipo with a 1521 2y. I have a 1527 2y as well, but the kv is a bit low and figured the 1521 on 10s would be enough. I am aiming for 15lbs or less, as my tire choice is light, and I will run 10s 3200 30c lipos. I also have a 1717 castle motor and could run 6s, 5000 40c lipo. I think the 1521 on 10s would be better. I am now rethinking the body, your exposed cage looks great, and I have made alot of tube bodies and chassis (I weld). Look forward to seeing who your 10s setup works out. Alot of Savage parts for sale!!!