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

[Shark413]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

is there anywhere you can still buy this Z-car online? it seems very rare but i like how its unique. came across it in an old rc mag tonight and thought i would try to find one online. lucky for me i found the great thread on RCM. great looking rides everyone. where can i get one?

I think HobbyPeople still carries them (and parts). Every month or so they have them on sale, and I have seen them for as low as $199.

[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?

[simplechamp]

Wait until you try brushless, you might not have such a hard time giving the nitro up!

Mamba Max Pro and Castle or Tekin buggy motor (1512 size) is a good combo for 1/8 buggies.

[Nitro Newf]

Originally Posted by simplechamp

Wait until you try brushless, you might not have such a hard time giving the nitro up!

Mamba Max Pro and Castle or Tekin buggy motor (1512 size) is a good combo for 1/8 buggies.

I will not give up nitro. I enjoy running the nitro. I have a Losi Strike with a Dynamite fuze BL and it is fun for a few minutes, but then I put it away and take out the Nitro Buggy.

Batteries are a great invention, for flashlights.

[el tomaso]

LRP buggy in da house Got it yesterday, but didn't start building because I would have to clean/tidy my workbench first. I have my own system, that most people would call a mess Today, after some thought, I just made the kitchen into workbench number two

Starting build now, I will post pics when it starts to look like a car.
Hope my RCM stuff comes before I finish the build...

Thomas G

[Shark413]

Here is my Z-Car with the mech brakes hooked up. Its a little hard to see but I am running a brake servo just behind the ESC. Because the Z-Car runs the rear brake on the rear diff the motor has plenty of clearence.

[Shark413]

Here is a better shot of the mech brakes.

[simplechamp]

I have always heard the Xcelorin motors are pretty solid, should be a good setup. I think a lot of people just don't consider them because the ESCs have kind of a bad reputation.

[el tomaso]

My paint job.

TG

[Nitro Newf]

I have a Z-CAR ZMXB-8 here which I have to convert to brushless for my team racer. It is the same as the LRP buggy. I already have the RC Monster mount for it. He will be running 2 - 2S 5000Mah Li-Po's. Do you think the Mamba Max 2200 would be a good setup? I am fairly new at this brushless stuff because I run Nitro. I would use the Xceleron set-up, but everything is out of stock at Horizon.
For the Mechanical brakes, I see how you set it up, but how is it wired in? Does it connect to the receiver for the same channel as the ESC? Any help with this would be appreciated.

[el tomaso]

What diff oils do you other z-car owners use, I can't get it right with this buggy

Thomas G