My RC-M MBX-6 Build...

[pumpkinfish]

I finally have my MBX6 together after receiving the MMM v3. I originally had my trusty Mamba Max in, but that went up in flames last week I was surprised it lasted all summer, but only one time on an indoor clay track.

My first conversion was a 777wc with the RCPD kit. It was nice and fell together but a few things always bothered me like the battery placement.
So for this build I went with Mike's parts. I really like Mike's stuff better. I was able to position the batter tray where I wanted it. I did have to take a "wedge" out of Mike's mounting tab on the battery tray to fit in the chassis where I wanted it though. I think with all these buggies getting thinner, Mike may want to revisit the size and make alterations. It wasn't a major amount of material I took off, so it was close. I only had to drill one screw hole in the chassis for the tray. I was worried I may need to do a few, but things lined up good with the nitro holes.

Since Castor Racing's Fusion is based off of the MBX5, I knew some of the parts from their electric buggy would work with the MBX6. I used their esc mount plate both front and rear of the center diff to mount my electronics. It was nice not to have to fabricate a piece of aluminum -- just line up the old mechanical brake screw holes and use a screw short enough to not exit out the other side. I am glad that Mike machines his mounts with the mechanical brake holes -- RCPD doesn't do this.

I used some spiral wire wrap and wire tube found at Wal*Mart to clean up the wires. Finally, I will eventually hard wire the motor in, but I don't know if I am sticking with the Medusa. I want a few races on it before I commit 100%

Gear:

MMM v3
Medusa 30-60-2000
RC-M Motor Mount
RC-M Battery Tray

[jnev]

Buggy looks great! Nice job! How is your ESC mount secured to the chassis?

[pumpkinfish]

I used Caster Racing esc mount plates that attach to the mechanical brake screw holes. You can clearly see it here: http://www.casterracing.com/en/photo...n_s6_1_247.JPG

please how many holes have you done to your chassis to fix the battery tray ?
do you have a pic ?
thx

[pumpkinfish]

I drilled one hole (counter sunk the hole after drilling) towards the front of the battery tray. I used the other existing holes on the chassis. I am at work now, but will try to remember to take a photo.

[rotary rocket]

Nice conversion.

Did you just screw into the battery holder? Did you predrill it, or just screwed into it? Would tapping for the screws help?

I like your layout.

[Arct1k]

You'd struggle to get a screw into mike tray without pre-drilling...