Kyosho WC v/s Losi 8 - RC-Monster Forums

**Kyosho WC v/s Losi 8 -** 11.15.2007, 06:16 PM

I am thinking about building a 1/8 buggy electric convesion, and I was wondering which would be the best buggy to do that with the Kyosho WC or the Losi 8 Pro kit. And I was also wondering which motor and speed control would be best in it. I want something stupid fast bacause I can't stand tuneing on nitro buggies and all the guys I race with all think gas is the best and I want to build a buggy that will blow all their VZB's and RB mods away. I have a xxx-4 G+ that is brushless that will already hang with them. But I want to just run off and leave them any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Thanks

ib4200 · 11.15.2007, 06:20 PM

thats what im gonna try to do also except with my emaxx. You should go with an mgm esc and Neu motor

i shouldnt be the one to say welcome to the forums cause i only joined like a week ago lol, but welcome to the forums.

rchippie · 11.15.2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by drivelosi

I am thinking about building a 1/8 buggy electric convesion, and I was wondering which would be the best buggy to do that with the Kyosho WC or the Losi 8 Pro kit. And I was also wondering which motor and speed control would be best in it. I want something stupid fast bacause I can't stand tuneing on nitro buggies and all the guys I race with all think gas is the best and I want to build a buggy that will blow all their VZB's and RB mods away. I have a xxx-4 G+ that is brushless that will already hang with them. But I want to just run off and leave them any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Thanks

Either buggy would make a nice conversion. Depending were you live parts avalibilty might be a issue. But i've seen a lot more losi 8 conversion's than i have kyosho converisons.

dadgummit · 11.15.2007, 07:05 PM

I spent alot of time deciding which truggy to convert and settled on the 8ight-t for a couple of reasons.

First of all Losi parts are available in most LHS, and enjoy more aftermarket support.

Second, HUGE shocks. they look cool and work great!

Third and most important Losi put the center diff way over on the right side of the chassis. This allows the battery to sit much closer to the center of the chassis. 4s battery packs are HUGE!!

This guy has an awesome write-up for the 8ight:
http://industrialstrengthscience.blo...onversion.html

11.15.2007, 08:08 PM

I would go with the kyosho, from what i have seen they are much more durable than the losi 8.

squeeforever · 11.15.2007, 09:36 PM

Personally, I wouldn't go with either. I'd choose the Xray XB8EC or the MBX5R, but out of the two, I'd probably go with the Losi.

11.15.2007, 09:42 PM

When I do decide which one I'm going to go with which speed control and brushless motor should I go with to get the most speed and power?

11.15.2007, 10:28 PM

I had a spare 8T laying around so the choice was an easy one.
Here is a email I received from Mike @ RCM after asking the very same question. Hope it helps::

The Neu 1515/1y or 1515/2.5d motor are both excellent choices for the job. I prefer the finned versions myself. Either of these winds will perform excellent on a good 4s Lipo. Speed can be comparable with either motor by properly selecting gearing. Perhaps a 13 tooth for the 1515/1y motor and a 16 or 17 tooth pinion for the 1515/2.5d motor on 4s Lipos.

The best Lipos around are either NeuEnergy, Flightpower or Polyquest extreme series. All of these are very similar in performance and overall capability and I have used them all with excellent results. The Polyquest and Flightpower packs are made from the same cells, so they are of course nearly identical. The NeuEnergy packs are made form shorter and thicker cells(can fit more easily in tight spaces), but are otherwise similar in performance – they do offer more opportunities to adjust front/rear weight bias due to their shorter length.

I think the MGM 224/18 controller is the most capable controller for these trucks – they work best without reverse enabled, but are otherwise considerably over spec’d and can handle the load without need for a fan in all but the most extreme cases. They also have a built in switching BEC, so no external unit or rx pack is required.
::

I went with 1515 1y/f - MGM 22418 - NEU 5000Mah 4s and RCM motor mount.
The conversion was a breeze.