Looking for a buggy project

[BrianG]

By using spacers to lift the battery trays a bit above the dirt guard nibs, I was able to utilize the space over the dirt guards. It's a close fit on the right side since the diff is offset, but it'll work. I don't have the top view pics yet, but when the tray spacers come in, I'll snap a pic.

As you can see by my TP tube mockup, there should be enough room for the body to fit over the motor. The body does bubble a little above the mounting spot, so it should be OK.

The foam is just craft foam. I got it at Wal-Mart in the craft section. There are two types (and many colors); one type is 1mm thick with no adhesive backing. The other type is 2mm thick and has a fairly decent adhesive, which sticks to metal pretty well, but is not messy if you have to remove it.

Using the Neu motor is turning out to be a bit of a PITA due to its size. I am seriously thinking about just going to an LMT. They are longer at 76mm (compared to ~70mm for the 1515), but are normal 36mm diameter vs Neu at ~44mm. Or, I may get the smooth finned Neu motor.