HB D8 Buggy

[FG101C]

Hey all, I just ordered a D8. I was just wondering if anybody has bought and converted one yet. If so what motor mount works? If not then I guess I will be the one taking some measurments and hopefully figuring it out.

Thanks.

I know a bunch of people that have ordered them that are going to be BL, but no one has got them. IDK why..

I dont know what mount will work, im sure you could make one work, but I think it will need a mount designed for it

Make sure theres pics!

GO HB's!!!!!

[FG101C]

Hopefully will have it by the end of the week. Will get some pics and some measurements of the diff mount holes up.

Sweet!

I will be watching this one

Mine should arrive in Australia next week , pre ordered over a month a go to use as a CORR truck conversion .

Already have the brushless set up for it ready

You need an RCM lightning stadium motor mount and you will need to run the lightning stadium front centre diff mount in the D8 so it matches the hight of the RCM mount .
Both fit perfectly in the D8 as i had Ty ( HB team driver ) try out the lightning stadium centre diff mounts in the D8 with the D8 diff in it.
He even showed me a pic

So start ordering

I will be running a Medusa 36-60 1600kv , 5S lipo and the Tekin R1 pro esc in it with one of Mikes custom trays in it which i already have so i can use both my Zippy and PQ packs .

[FG101C]

Shows out of stock on the Lightning mount. Is it possible something else has the same dimensions? The Kyosho looks identical to the Lightning if the pictures are accurate. Also looks the same as the CEN mount. What about using the Tekno motor mount? Not sure how that one mounts to the chassis, holes look square in the pictures.

Originally Posted by FG101C

Shows out of stock on the Lightning mount. Is it possible something else has the same dimensions? The Kyosho looks identical to the Lightning if the pictures are accurate. Also looks the same as the CEN mount. What about using the Tekno motor mount? Not sure how that one mounts to the chassis, holes look square in the pictures.

For the other RCM mounts you will have to contact Mike .
The Tekno mount you can use as it's universal , i used one in my X2 before going to Mikes mount .

Problem is you will have to drill and countersink four new holes in the chassis to mount it and allow room for gear mesh no biggy i did it , secondly you will have to make up a diff brace to support the center diff since the Tekno mount is seperate from the diff .
If you don't do this when the chassis flexes it will change your mesh and ruin your gears.

Best to contact Mike and order the RCM mount and stock lightning stadium center diff mounts

[FG101C]

So what should I run? Thinking of getting the MMM 2200kv combo when it's available. Plan on running 4s, not sure what pinion. I will be racing this at the local club races and need to get through 20 minute mains.

Maybe I should run a MM, not really sure where I should be on KV and pinion, but I will be running 4s since I already have a 6000mah polyquest that I run in my Losi 8T.

Raced my 8T Saturday and was exactly two minutes short of finishing, was in second too.

[TDC57]

looking forward to seeing some pictures gentelmen..

Sounds like a great project..

[Cain]

anything?

[FG101C]

Some pics of the roller so far. I ordered the RCM Kyosho motor mount, and used a Kyosho front diff mount and King Headz aluminum Kyosho top plate. Perfect fit. I am waiting on the MMM 2200kv combo to be released and will use that and a Polyquest 4s LiPo for power. I have not yet mounted the battery tray but I think it will go where it is in the pictures.

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[jnev]

Your buggy is looking great! Thats good to hear that the Kyosho motor mount fits well. The D8 shouldn't be too hard to convert after all. You took a picture from the side of the receiver box and motor mount, but its a little hard to tell if the pinion will fit. Is there enough room for it or is it a little too close for comfort?