brushless 1/5 4wd conversion about to begin! couple questions.

[lincpimp]

So you plan to remove the primary gear reduction unit and just run a pinion and a spur on the center drive? Not sure if it is a center diff, but I have not thoroughly read about this truck yet.


Not sure what reduction is in the diffs, or the tire height. Post up some info and we will see what can be done. Most will say something like a 2215 neu on 10s lipo will be a good starting point.

As far as the gear goes, we need some pics of the center spur to see how it is mounted.

[Ryu James]

that is exactly right Linc!

i will remove the primary gear reduction unit and just run the motor up to the center diff using a Neu 2215 1.5y on 10s lipo with one of Mikes new 8mm bore pinions. the problem is that the gear on the center diff has the teeth facing toward the back of the buggy. basically like the gears on a regular front or read diff on a 1/8 buggy. so i need to get a gear that can replace it that is like a regular spur gear. i wont know exact specs until the buggy gets here.

i will mount the motor to the chassis using a custom made mount. it will be much like a Tekno motor mount system so i can adjust gear mesh.

if i cant get a gear made or found i will look at other options but i dont think i can mount the motor up sidweays to gear reduction unit cuz the motor will probably hit into the rear drive shaft. again, i wont kknow this for sure until i get the buggy. i just emailed the seller to see if he could overnight it but i havent heard back.

if i can find a way to mount the motor up directly to the center diff/gear it will be a pretty sweet setup i think and very efficient. hope it works.

have you heard anything about having gears made before? and where to go?