lst2 bl conversion

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Originally Posted by bdebde

I did a Muggy already (made my own motor mount). It is a blast to drive and very fast (see my sig for build thread).

I am also working on an LST2 conversion. I didn't like the layout with the transmission; doesn't give you much room for batteries. I have seen a couple on here that have used an emaxx tranny to put it in the center with batts down either side. This looks like a better layout to me, but may require a custom upper deck. I had an extra center diff for the Muggy and will be using that along with front and rear Muggy diffs (closer to truggy ratio than LST2 diffs). I will likely do custom top and bottom chassis plates (maybe CF).

I have an aftershock to convert, and planned running a kb 45 10xl motor on 8s lipo. Was going to move the brake servo next to the tranny, and make a pair of battery trays. One would be between the steering servos and the tranny, and the other would be where the fuel tank usually is. Going to use a hv85 esc, so the mech brakes and the 2 speed will stay. I like the idea of the lst mech high and low gear tranny internals, I may swap that in...

I've recently started an LST2 conversion too and am considering the fabrication of a motor mount. I'd rather wait on one thats already fabbed but may not be available by my next race. It's being made by "TheDude" (TDR Racing)on LSTForums: http://lstforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=12549
The Latest posts indicate he has sent the proto's out for testing and final mod. suggestions; I'm guessing it'll be a month or two before his production units are available. I've already got one of his Single Speed Hubs coming:
http://lstforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=11130
I'll be running it with a FOC with "swap mod", a 59T TiNi Losi spur, a 25T pinion from Mike and my MMM/1515/1y combo. Calcs out at just over 35mph on Brian's speed calc. I'm hopin' to be Smokin' Revos with it in the near future.

I considered trying to use the Tekno mount but I think spacing, pinion adjustment, and the Tranny mount may cause more issues than I want to deal with.