WOW What a great site !!

I have been looking for a site like this one for some time ! Mike seems to be a super person to talk with & Purchase from !

I been in RC for 6 years & gone from Nitro to Electric. With the new Brushless motors & Li-Po's Nitro is old news !

I have 3 Novak 5800 there great systems, but I would like to move up in power.

Most of my running is on pavement and would like to have a super fast Losi XXX-4 to start with or Hop-up My BK2 ?

Witch buggy would handle speeds of over 50mph better ?

Witch buggy / Truck is your favoriate ?

Thank You !

Terry

[RC-Monster Mike]

Personally, I like 4wd better than 2wd, so I would choose the xxx4. Actually, I would prefer a shaft drive buggy like the MRC or bj4. The Bk2 will be much easier to mod though, and may be a little faster on the top end (not a huge difference in speed either way).

[Serum]

Yeah, with brushless, go for a shaft drive, And i don't know what you can do with aluminum/delrin, but in my opinion the HPI mt2 SS SCREAMS for a BL conversion!! here is what i have got in mind...;

basic 4200 8-10 GP2200's and a warrior 9918.. (or better.... lipoly.....)

That would push it over the 45-50 mph..

Yes I really like the BJ4 ! I installed the new belt & Idler pulley for the XXX-4 Losi came out with, it is much stronger & more pliable than the stock one.
I pushed it hard with no belt jumping, but that was with the Novak system. Also the belt is fully inclosed that should be a +

I really don't think I can get a large control to fit in the XXX-4, so I'm wide open for a great Buggy / Truck to convert to a powerfull BL & 3 cell LiPo. I really want it to fly !!
One thing I do want is 4wd, Maybe a G-Maxx ?

Terry

[RC-Monster Mike]

I run my g-maxx on 5s lipo power. It will eat up most things on the track or otherwise. the xxx4 is hard to work with due to the space constraints.

Hi.
I'm intrested in the G-maxx but have concerns about the E-Maxx tranny ! Is there a after market trans that will hold up with a BL & LiPo's ?

Also has anyone seen the BJ4 in person ? on JC's web site he has pics. of the BJ4 & it apperas that the spur gear is exposed in the bottom of the chassis, if so that would turn me away !

Serum,
Do you have any pics. of your HPI MT2 That would be great if you could share them with us

Thanks !!

Terry

[Serum]

It was a sugestion, You asked what was our favorit, I just shared a thought, nothing more.... Though it might be an interesting project to start working on.. That's why i asked about your skills on working on aluminum..

Saves me money, if you did the pilot... ;)

[RC-Monster Mike]

I have seen the bj4 buggy. It is a sweet ride! I can't recall if the gear was exposed, but the gear on a 1/8 buggy is just as exposed and does not cause any problems, so I wouldn'y let that stop you from considering the Bj4 buggy.
the e-maxx tranny is pretty tough. Once you add some aftermarket idler gears, it can take quite a bit of punishment.

Good Point Mike ! I had 3 1/8 buggies & never had a probleme with the gear exposed:o

Thanks for the info !!

Terry