GT8 Class--buggy-based on road electric!
#3406
Fiat Ritmo body (Deltaplastik) on a Mugen MBX6Eco chassis
My son loves it
My son loves it
#3407
Tech Apprentice
Just finished up the exterior styling of my GT8 conversion.
Started with the base RC8.2e RTR buggy. Got the coil over shock upgrade for additional tuning options.
Running stock springs and diffs for now until I get to tune it in a little bit. Droop is used to lower the car. Shock oil wt70.
Body is the Protoform PF8. It was too cheap to pass on. I'll probably do a delta plastik body next year when my RC project list shortens up.
For now, I think this guy came out well. Running SP Summer Tires (pre mounted).
Started with the base RC8.2e RTR buggy. Got the coil over shock upgrade for additional tuning options.
Running stock springs and diffs for now until I get to tune it in a little bit. Droop is used to lower the car. Shock oil wt70.
Body is the Protoform PF8. It was too cheap to pass on. I'll probably do a delta plastik body next year when my RC project list shortens up.
For now, I think this guy came out well. Running SP Summer Tires (pre mounted).
#3408
Tech Regular
iTrader: (2)
How do you like that Hyper GTe John? Have my eye on one. Does it perform, are there enough adjustments to dial it in? Are you using the stock 2000kv Hobbywing electronics? How good is box stock setup? I'm a bit concerned someone on this thread said the car is discontinued.
Last edited by RotorTruck; 12-03-2015 at 11:29 PM.
#3409
Tech Fanatic
How do you like that Hyper GTe John? Have my eye on one. Does it perform, are there enough adjustments to dial it in? Are you using the stock 2000kv Hobbywing electronics? How good is box stock setup? I'm a bit concerned someone on this thread said the car is discontinued.
PS with the kick up in the front of the chassis there is plenty of caster so I played with the camber to even out the front tire wear. I ended up using only -0.5 degrees in front and the tires wear even and it still turns great.
#3410
Tech Addict
Hello from France,
Some GT8 electric..
HobbyTech STR8 GTe
Mugen MBX GT Proto
Serpent Cobra GTe
A video from this race day.
GT8 race is at 7mn, switch to HD.
You can notice that in the A-Main, there is only E-GT8 !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOutdRBiSM4
Some GT8 electric..
HobbyTech STR8 GTe
Mugen MBX GT Proto
Serpent Cobra GTe
A video from this race day.
GT8 race is at 7mn, switch to HD.
You can notice that in the A-Main, there is only E-GT8 !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOutdRBiSM4
#3411
Tech Apprentice
Nice cars! And a very cool race!! I wish we had GT8 racing by me. Best I can do is a local weekend parking lot "run what you brung" type race.
Hello from France,
Some GT8 electric..
HobbyTech STR8 GTe
Mugen MBX GT Proto
Serpent Cobra GTe
A video from this race day.
GT8 race is at 7mn, switch to HD.
You can notice that in the A-Main, there is only E-GT8 !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOutdRBiSM4
Some GT8 electric..
HobbyTech STR8 GTe
Mugen MBX GT Proto
Serpent Cobra GTe
A video from this race day.
GT8 race is at 7mn, switch to HD.
You can notice that in the A-Main, there is only E-GT8 !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOutdRBiSM4
#3412
1/8th buggy 4wd electric touring or GT class
Wondering if any of these classes are running regularly in socal? More info would be appreciated!
#3413
I haven't seen anything in San Diego for almost 2 years. It use to be such a fun and fast class to run. We've all pretty much disbanded and have gone into other classes such at 10th, 8th and 5th scale...most off-road..except for the 10th scale guys.
#3414
Hey FangsCPO ur that 5th scale guy arent u? I wanted to start doing Irvine, but got the bad news last week. Do u have any recommendations as an alternate place to run? I'm new to 5th scale and need someplace w a few jumps and turns, etc! Thx!
#3415
I'll be posting videos of the racing action from Saturday's racing on YouTube by Tuesday at the latest. Let me know if you have any other questions.
#3416
Tech Master
iTrader: (42)
Gearing question
In an attempt not to sound like a total FNG (F@ckin new guy) I have a gearing question. I converted a 13' Xray xb9 into a GT8E. The bevel gears in the car currently are 12t stock. When racing onroad should I go up or down in the F/R gear diff teeth? Not sure where I'm gonna run it as yet. So I cannot answer track size.
Nitro tracks in the area closed down. Hopefully Jackson NJ will start this class. Just getting ready just in case.
Nitro tracks in the area closed down. Hopefully Jackson NJ will start this class. Just getting ready just in case.
#3417
Tech Apprentice
Pic of my first ever GT8 ... but in rallycross style .. ready for our first ever rallycross meeting at Mendip RC Raceway here in the UK ...
#3418
Tech Addict
Hello from France,
more and more GT8 on the track...
A driver from Toulouse (4 hours from Barcelona) transform its BMT 011 Evo GT into a Brushless Powered fantastic chassis!!!
Only 3 modifications:
- a new support for the electric motor
- 2 supports for the LiPo plastic cases
- a small support for the motor fan
He decide to run with the original brake to keep cool the electronic.
He runs 6S batteries with a combo Konnect from HobbyTech at only 180€!!!
With 5000mAh LiPos, he runs for 12mn.
Au revoir,
Romuald
more and more GT8 on the track...
A driver from Toulouse (4 hours from Barcelona) transform its BMT 011 Evo GT into a Brushless Powered fantastic chassis!!!
Only 3 modifications:
- a new support for the electric motor
- 2 supports for the LiPo plastic cases
- a small support for the motor fan
He decide to run with the original brake to keep cool the electronic.
He runs 6S batteries with a combo Konnect from HobbyTech at only 180€!!!
With 5000mAh LiPos, he runs for 12mn.
Au revoir,
Romuald
#3419
Tech Addict
Hello from France,
my new body. McLaren Delta Plastik.
My Cobra GTe 3.0, 6S powered....
my new body. McLaren Delta Plastik.
My Cobra GTe 3.0, 6S powered....
#3420
Tekno GT Drag Build
I converted one of ours and it did really well considering the springs I had. The 19th is the next race in my area and I'll be testing some Losi L8ight model springs as all of ours are too soft. I ran red fronts all around and it wasn't enough for the front, ended up cutting a coil and a half off to get it close. Overall it was very easy to drive, quite neutral. To convert it I just ran the SC body mounts and the Protoform body. My setup sheet is at the shop, I can send you the info if you're interested or post it up here if anyone else is thinking of converting their buggy.