4wd Buggy with ST tires?!
#1
4wd Buggy with ST tires?!
I have an academy sb sport. I played around with it and put on tires from my Losi truck. It looks and run pretty well. Has anyone done this too? I know I'm not a genius, and definitely not the first to try this. But I think it actually performs a bit better. At least for my backyard. Let me know what you think about the idea.
#3
What would be the appropiate gearing for it?
#4
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I did that before using academy truck wheels or traxxas rear wheels, worked well to monster around, you just need to pay attention to the gearing. I would say if this is something you like, pickup a larger spur from mrc (I think the 74 tooth is the biggest that will fit, call and confirm).
It is also possible to see about doing a full truck conversion as well, Dave G did a concept of one on a thread here, generated lots of interest using parts from the gas truck on the V2 Pro.
It is also possible to see about doing a full truck conversion as well, Dave G did a concept of one on a thread here, generated lots of interest using parts from the gas truck on the V2 Pro.
#5
Thanks a lot Cain. ^_^ I'll look for the gear at my LHS, if they don't have it, then I'll call MRC.
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Originally Posted by Intotheblade
I have an academy sb sport. I played around with it and put on tires from my Losi truck. It looks and run pretty well. Has anyone done this too? I know I'm not a genius, and definitely not the first to try this. But I think it actually performs a bit better. At least for my backyard. Let me know what you think about the idea.
#7
Haha thanks Rufus for your comment. Mine ran pretty well. I don't notice any changes in it's handling characteristics. But it definitely absorb the jumps a hell of a lot better. And I think the shaft drive system is well suited for the larger tires. I don't know if it's just the way I'm looking at it. But the buggy feels more responsive, and even accelerate faster. I don't know if that's entirely true. But it was definitely something notable when I drove mine.