Project: E-Mugen MBX5-T

sans a new chassis and custom driveshafts, I see few other options for your proposed layout. But I personally hate mounting components on anything other than flat on the chassis and that goes fr the Rx as well. An alternative location, if you have a micro Rx like the spectrums, is in between the battery and the rear driveshaft. I assume you'll be using 5 Ah enerland cells so you'll find the battery cannot go that far forward. The weight will be screwed up if you choose a shorter taller pack pushed forward too much. I just converted a very similar truggy and can send you a pic.

[Dafni]

You're on the right track, Steve. I'll keep an eye on your project.

Go for the RC-M parts!

[RC-Monster Mike]

Here is a RCM converted mbx5t - the battery box isn't installed(but obviously will go under the battery). The esc will be mounted behind the motor and the rx will likely sit on the chassis in front of the battery or perhaps on the steering servo. The left/right balance is near perfect with this setup and the entire truck is just under 10 pounds with the 5s 5000mah PQ pack shown. :)

[Steve Krug]

Originally Posted by Dafni

You're on the right track, Steve. I'll keep an eye on your project.

Go for the RC-M parts!

Yep I ordered a RCM motor mount 2 days ago, along with MM esc, CCBEC, 8XL, and 13T pinion, ALL from here!

Stuff is priced real well also I might add.

And thanks for posting in my thread Mike! Means alot!
I will attempt to duplicate the setup you have shown, I will play around with a few other things also. Once the parts get here i'll get some more pics

And man, I have never been so exited in a long time i'm going to add!!!!