SH Z-Car ZMXB-8 1/8 Buggy - Perfect for conversion?

[MetalMan]

Well unfortunately Hobby People discontinued the Z-Car line due to low sales. The low prices they've had on the kits and RTRs have been to blow them out. It's sad, but you can still find the buggy under the LRP brand (at least in Europe).

[Nitro Newf]

Hey you don't have to give up on the Z-CAR. They are still available in US and Canada. The Canadian Dealer is www.terranovahobby.ca
Check out this post by the Terra Nova Hobby Team racer about his Z10XB http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-of...-sh-z-car.html
I have a new kit here that I have thought about converting to BL (for someone else) I am still a Nitro Adict.
The Z-Car Truggy should also be an interesting conversion because it is basically the same setup as the buggy.
I run the new Z-CAR Buggy, The Z10XB.

[Nitro Newf]

Hey, does anyone else know where I can get a Motor mount for the ZMXB-8 Buggy. RC-Monster does have 1 in stock but when I went to purchase it, the shipping was way too high. Because I operate a website also, I know this is sometimes a mistake.
I have sent about 5 e-mails to Mike @ RC Monster, but no reply.

[el tomaso]

I just ordered the LRP S8 BX. It was like 35% off in a norwegian store. I think building/converting a brand new kit is one of the best things in life I can't wait. I will let my dog, Doffen, give me the car for christmas

From RC Monster I ordered a motor mount, batt tray and MMPro. I have some castle/neu 1800kv motors, in both 1512 and 1518 size. I am planning to run 6s lipo, so I may have to move the rear brace. Looks easy to do from the pictures.

Thomas G

[Nitro Newf]

I have built my Z-CAR ZMXB-8 Buggy and I put in the Brushless mount from RC Monster. I am new to Brushless and probably won't keep this buggy. I love the noise and smell of nitro, and after 10 years, you become addicted.
What would be a good ESC/Motor for a buggy like this?
Is there a way to run the Mechanical brakes or do I just use the motor for brakes?