Losi 8ight battery tray

I know, but I want to SLAM IT! Lol. It still beats the stock mount. I'm just putting out my dreams. I just want to get my buggy in the dirt! This waiting for stuff has been driving me nuts. Batteries are mostly at fault.

I ordered my battery tray today. Looking forward to permanently mounting the electronics and getting the buggy a little closer to running.

[bdebde]

Right on

[RC-Monster Mike]

What about making the motor mount the same height as the stock mount, but including 2 spacers to be used optionally when needed(or offering them separately)? This would allow those using a smaller spur gear to 'ride low', but won't alienate the guy using the stock spur. I haven't started cutting the new style mounts yet, so now would be a good time to clear the air of any suggestions or 'wish lists' regarding the new mount. I was also thinking to add the chassis brace like the one for the Ten T, which would cover the spur gear slot on the stock chassis.

I love both of those idea, Mike. I'd definitely spend my cash on a mount like that.

Got my battery tray yesterday. I love it. I think my fiancee thought I was crazy because after a 12 hour work day I came home, opened a box and sat down at my work bench. Battery strap seems like it would definitely be too short and I would have liked a second channel for a second strap, but I used one of my Losi straps, have 2 left as spares and so the short strap problem went away. Love the brass inserts. mine were TIGHT on the screws, but everything went together well. Looks good on the chassis. Can't wait to bolt down my ESC. Then I just need to do some soldering and await battery day, she's a done deal. I also love that this tray is a little stiffer than the Losi one and supports the underside of the ESC tray. Kudos, Mike.

[brushlessboy16]

You only need 1 stap. 3 straps is overkill. you would be suprized as to how much of a load that single strap can support without pulling apart

Oh I wasn't worried about the strap coming apart. I was more concerned about securing the battery in the rear position.

[RC-Monster Mike]

The brass inserts will expand into the plastic the first time you thread into them - they won't be so tight on subsequent installations. A single strap is plenty strong to hold the battery and makes swaps easier as well(this is a big plus if you race with nitro guys in longer mains).
I usually send a 10" strap - should I make 11" the standard size?

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I usually send a 10" strap - should I make 11" the standard size?

The Hyperion G3 6S measures 10.16 itself, so I'd go 12". Trimming them is easier IMHO, than ordering and finding out that they are too damn short.

BTW, I've also found that the above battery (in addition to my Neu 5S, and my "old" Zippy 6S) falls into the "custom" battery tray department.....

I need to fab a quicky custom tray today for the Muggy (I'm taking it on its first runs this weekend). Mike - what is the step up dimension you use where the tray goes up over the mud guards?

[RC-Monster Mike]

The straps really can't be trimmed much(you would be trimming the "sticky" part). An 11" strap should work for all but the beefiest packs(someone wishing for longer straps can request them, as we have 8", 10", 11", 12" and 16" straps available). We also sell the straps in pairs for those using their own solution but needing straps, or those unsure of what size they need. :)

[ZippyBasher]

Pics?
The trays mounted not the straps...

[JThiessen]

I figured that out tonight. I ended up making some extensions using some double side velcro. Kind of pain to deal with, but it will get me by until I can get it all straightened out. BTW, solved the battery tray width issue by cutting one side of it off.

[RC-Monster Mike]

Yikes. Cutting one side off the battery tray will weaken the front of the tray considerably(make it prone to breaking during a nose-plant for instance). You may consider velcro or foam on the bottom to help prevent the pack from sliding forward in such an instance.
Also, in n answer to your other question(which I missed the first time), I use .5" step to clear the mud guards on my battery trays. This clears most any mud guard, but may require trimming of the screw bosses on some mud guards(compromise to allow lowest possible battery position). :)

Zippy, theres some photos of one in a truggy on the first page of this. I'll post some of mine in my buggy once I get it back, my friend has it to complete the soldering for me. It may be a little bit though, he's kind of slow with that stuff.