***__ The 1/8 Onroad Think-tank __***

I have had a look at the 1/8 conversions on this site (very impressive). I race electric 1/10 on-road in Australia in a fairly competitive manor. I have a 1/8 Serpent Vector laying around and would like to "electrify" it. I don't want to just go fast, I want to go "head to head" in a race situation against the nitro powered 1/8's. Drivability is going to be critical in this project. Like "BrianG" I would like to try and incorporate the original 2 speed and clutch assembly, my way of thinking is the clutch should slightly smooth out the delivery of power to the wheels whilst also allowing the car to free wheel when backing off. I will use the original disc braking system to slow the car. I realize this has been done before but I don't want to build something that will scare the nitro 1/8 drivers I will face, I want the cars to been relatively even for speed and power.
These are some of my first thoughts, let the ideas flow.

Cheers Andrew