My Muggy on 6s *vid*

[bdebde]

Innovative-rc makes a 4mm very tough chassis for the muggy, losi also make a hard anodized one that is a lot better than the stock one. I don't think any chassis parts from the 8eight-T will fit. Diff cups and internal (spider) gears are the same. Many chassis parts from LST2 fit it though, as well as most of the suspension parts (pretty much a LST2 on truggy chassis).

ebay for cheap parts.

Originally Posted by JThiessen

I hear its gonna be a VERY cold winter in Missoula....!!!

Its always farking cold, what are you talking about? You've been in WA to long

[Unsullied_Spy]

I use eBay and Amainhobbies for my parts. The only upgrade I'd do out of the box (if I were to buy another one) would be the RPM arms with adapters (needed to fit properly, they're made for the original LST) and replace the RPM turnbuckles with Lunsford titanium turnbuckles. Otherwise it's extremely tough out of the box and is, aside from my Baja 5B, my most favorite RC. I managed to crack a diff case and stripped the front diff after ~20 hours of hard use, replaced with aluminum LST cases and have nearly 200 hours on them and all I've done is take them out 1 time to re-grease the ring and pinion. It simply stands up to all the punishment I can throw at it and comes back for more. I really like the big wheels, too. I had considered going to regular MT or Truggy wheels but it's just not the same without massive wheels and tires, I got some off a LST XXL on eBay for about $45 shipped and they look and perform great. My MMM should be back sometime next week, I'm anxious to get it up and running again.

If Losi is discontinuing the Muggy, they had better be replacing it with something better. It's a great truck and if it were cheaper (roller) and had tougher A arms it would be the Truggy to get for bashing.

innovativerc made an e-chassis for me, I highly recommend it. It's not listed on his site, so you'll have to ask for it. It is desgned to work with the rc-m mount and battery tray. The chassis has no open holes and that really helps keeping the dirt out.

[Unsullied_Spy]

What's the deal with these aftermarket chassis? I haven't had an issue with my stock chassis and I've abused this thing mercilessly. What's the advantage (aside from fewer chassis holes) to dropping ~$100 on a new chassis?

I guess it really depends on your driving style&location. Look at it this way: I never had an issue with the arms so why upgrade to RPM?

I only drove the Muggy in the sand, and that stuff really gets everywhere. To me $100 doesn't sound bad if it'll keep sand away from the electronics, center diff&gears. You could use tape to cover up the holes, but a big truck like the Muggy deserves a big chassis:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...&postcount=206

[JThiessen]

So for you guys that are familiar with both the Muggy and the LST - How about taking an LST and putting the Muggy drive train (center diff) in it...feasible or not?? Is the Muggy bigger than the LST/LST2? I found an decent looking LST roller locally for 80 bucks - and I'm looking at a Muggy roller for 125 shipped but the Muggy looks like its not in the greatest shape.

[bdebde]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

So for you guys that are familiar with both the Muggy and the LST - How about taking an LST and putting the Muggy drive train (center diff) in it...feasible or not?? Is the Muggy bigger than the LST/LST2? I found an decent looking LST roller locally for 80 bucks - and I'm looking at a Muggy roller for 125 shipped but the Muggy looks like its not in the greatest shape.

Yes it is possible to put center diff in LST2... HERE; and they are same wheelbase, but muggy a bit lower.

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by bdebde

Yes it is possible to put center diff in LST2... HERE; and they are same wheelbase, but muggy a bit lower.

Sweet....I like it....

[shaunjohnson]

i want a muggy

[riverat1540]

i need a frame if anyone has a stock one cheap till i can afford a e-chassis from inovative, rc. the stock one is flimsy and i had bends in it before i recently creamed a wall, cracked the front bumper bent the two front tierods and bent my roll cage a bit at the mounts. i was going a solid 30 when it hit to a dead stop.

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by bdebde

Yes it is possible to put center diff in LST2... HERE; and they are same wheelbase, but muggy a bit lower.

After reading up on that center diff, I'm actually thinking that for long term bashing, a tranny might be a more wise choice, giving one more gearing freedom. I'm thinking that a Flux/Savvy tranny would be a fairly easy install - maybe not quite as simple as an emaxx tranny, but should be a little cheaper, considering that I wouldn't(shouldn't?) need to upgrade the Flux tranny much.

[coolhandcountry]

That is pretty powerful set up you got there.
If you keep having issues with heat.
You may consider going down a few KV on motor.

[Unsullied_Spy]

I'm waiting for the new CC Neu motors to come out, either the 1717 or 1520 would make excellent replacements for the Medusa. It ran quite well and for longer than I was expecting. The motor was about 170 degrees after 12 minutes geared for ~90 MPH including tire ballooning (didn't check the gearing until a few weeks ago, OOPS!) The Medusa is a great motor, but I would like to replace it with a lower KV and run more voltage.

[coolhandcountry]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

After reading up on that center diff, I'm actually thinking that for long term bashing, a tranny might be a more wise choice, giving one more gearing freedom. I'm thinking that a Flux/Savvy tranny would be a fairly easy install - maybe not quite as simple as an emaxx tranny, but should be a little cheaper, considering that I wouldn't(shouldn't?) need to upgrade the Flux tranny much.

I prefer the trans over center diff. If you notice most try to put a really thick fluid in the center diff for bashing. :)