LOSI LST XXL Conversion ideas

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

but I really like the std lst for stunts and jumps.

Do you think you can describe the "why" for that statement? Is it based on your feeling that the LST is a little more durable for those stunts and jumps? Or does its geometry give it something that makes it better for that? Just prodding for data......

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

Do you think you can describe the "why" for that statement? Is it based on your feeling that the LST is a little more durable for those stunts and jumps? Or does its geometry give it something that makes it better for that? Just prodding for data......

I have narrowed that down to the lack of a center diff. The muggy is pretty much identical to the lst in the suspension dept. The lst chassis is stronger. And i like the layout of my lst better than the muggy, a bit more weight up front which suits my driving style better. Plus the higher cg makes driving more interesting.

I will say that I have never liked truggies, and the muggy is the only one out of about 6-8 truggies that I have owned that i will keep. Truggies may be good for racing but i only bash and they are a bit boring to me. I like an 1/8 buggy, but that feels completely different to a truggy.

The center diff makes wheelies a little harder to control, and I do not like in flight control as much with the cd. Plus braking is better IMO without the cd. Steering is not as good, but my bash area is not too tight, and I can always drift on power or brakes to turn a bit tighter.

I still like the muggy, and currently it is assembled so it gets played with more often.

[nitrostarter]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

The center diff makes wheelies a little harder to control, and I do not like in flight control as much with the cd. Plus braking is better IMO without the cd. Steering is not as good, but my bash area is not too tight, and I can always drift on power or brakes to turn a bit tighter.

I will have to second that idea. Experiencing front wheels unloading while in a wheelie is horrible and usually ends bad, for example.

The LST is a MT, its big, 4WD and tough! I much rather full time 4WD for bashing, crawling, traction, and fun!