Traxxas Evo8 (1/8th buggy)

i see the front of the chassis bending very easy

[Kcaz25]

Very exciting! Don't like the shiny bubbles. Looks almost factory except for the vinyl. Why are you using trying it? To give it a more finished look? I would instead polish and round the aluminum.

[simplechamp]

Originally Posted by big greg

i see the front of the chassis bending very easy

I was kind of thinking that too. I can see why that part is made so thin to allow clearance for the a-arms, but make sure to come up with a really solid brace for the front. Hate to see it bend/break right away after all the work you've put in. Interested to see the final product, keep up the good work!

Big greg: I too am concerned about this part of the chassis. I'm going to put some strong braces to connect the top deck to the lower chassis and hopefully that will strengthen it. Eventually though I am going to make a new chassis that is wider in that section.

Kcazz: I'm using the vinyl as an alternative to anodizing.. this won't be the final chassis because of the poor fit and weakness in the front. I'm thinking the final chassis will probably be anodized black.. I'm trying to go for an all black and red color scheme. I too don't really like the bubbles or the shinyness but I do like the blackness =)

SimpleChamp: Yea I will be adding bracing. Its definatly a tough area because of the a-arm clearance. I guess you could call this chassis a mock up chassis.. and I don't feel like going and making a whole other chassis at this moment to replace it ( I hate taking steps backwards) Not quiet sure when I will be making another chassis..the thought of starting all over on the main chassis plate is depressing considering how far I have come.

Got a small update. I got the 14mm adapters in the mail which I picked up used for $7 shipped. Not a bad deal in my mind. They are Ofna adapters that have been de-anodized and they fit quiet well.


I also wrapped the top decks to see how it would look. I think the "blackness" looks good but again the shininess makes it look cheap. You can all see the bubbles on the lower chassis more in the picture below. Most of them will not be visible when I put the battery tray and all the electronics in it. I will eventually be making a new chassis which will be anodized though for a better look. Just wanted to experiment with the vinyl. Who knows some flat black or carbon vinyl might look better.


Next I will be making front chassis stiffeners that will connect the upper deck and lower chassis.
As far as upcoming purchases.. I will be buying some steering turnbuckles, a plastic Ae 50t spur gear, a body, and I might pick up some wheels.

I'm going out to the garage to work on the chassis stiffeners right now so look for a small update soon :nod:

[Urgeoner]

looks awesome!

[MikeW]

I cannot wait to see when you are heading with this!!! It looks bloody amazing!

Now that schools out I have a lot more time for my projects and too work so I can fund them.

I dug out this project and I drew up a new chassis for this so I can cut it out. The old one was too weak and alot of the holes weren't exactly in the right places. Hopefully this new chassis will be stronger and fit better. I also will be re-making the upper chassis's as they aren't up to spec as far as the holes matching up.

I have a ordered a body for it...and will be ordering tires and wheels for it along with the other parts I will need to complete this.

I'm going to be redesigning the battery mounting system and also revising the steering and motor mounting.

I'm putting so much effort into making this as nice as a conversion as I can because I will be sending off to a friend of mine who is a very good racer for him to put electronics in it and do some testing for me.He will also be racing it, taking pictures, and taking videos for me. I myself don't have the money to put electronics in this nor do I have the money to race it. I have to have it to him by July 5th so the end of this month is my deadline.

In other words... I'm start pretty close to fresh..and have a month to do it..Stay tuned for progress.

[brushlessboy16]

Hey, i have a set of close to new crimefighters that you can have for 20 bucks, on mbx6 rims.

If you need another beta tester let me know

Thanks for the offer.. but I'm looking specifically for Losi or Panther Step Pins.

Alright sure will.

I got the new chassis Cut out, drilled,and filed today. I got most of the stuff to line up better but I will have to do some small adjustments to it to get everything to line up correctly.

I also got the body today. Its Jconcepts Rc8e Hi-flow body. After some trimming I got it to fit pretty well. I'm debating wither or not to make scoop like think to cover up the front shocks or not.
Unfortunately.. my painter says he won't be able to paint the body before the deadline because he doesn't have enough time... so now I will either have to find someone else to paint it for free or rattle can it myself. If anyone is interested in helping me out and donating a paint job to me that would be great. The project is on many forums and I will also be sending pictures to magazines...so the paint job would be seen. It would be a pity to have this project turn out sick and then end up having to put a crappy paint job on top of it. Let me know if any of you guys with mad airbrushing skills can help me out. I would need the body done by the 25th or so. Thanks

Next, I will be remaking the upper chassis plates and making a front chassis brace out of 1/4" lexan.

Oh yea.. and some pictures

[brushlessboy16]

Basic Gloss Black.. You want to have the car stand out, not the paint job.

[Kcaz25]

This is a good company: CLICK
They painted a good looking body for me before I learned how to paint.
HERE is their finished product
You'll have to ask them if they can get it done in time.

They could do you a simple paint job like BB16 is saying... they could do it for cheaper too. The body and a paint simple job for like $50. You can send them a body too. and that will knock the price down even farther to like 30.

[Popoxx]

What !? You didn't paint this Proline body Zack !! You deceived us

Nice car EDS by the way, cute and sturdy

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by EDS

Oh yea.. and some pictures

that looks sick eds, i have that body for my losi 8ight and i love it