Converting 1/8 buggy to run latemodel

[CrazyFast1]

Ok we got a dirt oval opening here and I have a Turmoil I would like to turn into a latemodel where can I find the body to do it and what do i need to do as far as suspension work and such to get it to be right

[Bad]

Go to www.dirtoval.com
Lots of good help there.

[Bad]

pm me if your interested in a 1/8 Lat Model Stalker body!

[Chris K]

Originally Posted by CrazyFast1

Ok we got a dirt oval opening here and I have a Turmoil I would like to turn into a latemodel where can I find the body to do it and what do i need to do as far as suspension work and such to get it to be right

Where abouts in Hutch??/

I'm headed that direction tomorrow afternoon and I'd like to look it over!

[bentgear]

Originally Posted by Bad

Go to www.dirtoval.com
Lots of good help there.

How long does it take to get used to the software they are using to run that forum? I thought that style interface went out right behind 2400 baud modems.

Any other good dirt oval sites out there?

Ed M.

[huskerfreak]

Originally Posted by bentgear

How long does it take to get used to the software they are using to run that forum? I thought that style interface went out right behind 2400 baud modems.

Any other good dirt oval sites out there?

Ed M.

You can change the style of the forum layout. The forum is the best dirt oval forum out there. Instead of talking crap about it try and figure it out.

As for switching the turmoil over to latemodel you can get nice latemodel body from rj speed. They are available from tower or your local hobbyshop If I remember right they even have a body that works for buggy style shock towers.

[bentgear]

Thanks for the tip huskerfreak. Much better, I can now follow a post without doing all the clicking. Most of the time I do tend to blow off sites that look like #@% when I first go to them. I'm sure I have missed out on some good info over the years.

[loopedout]

Originally Posted by bentgear

Any other good dirt oval sites out there?

Ed M.

That is THE dirt oval site lol. Many bodies are available, RJ, C&M, A+, Stalker, Losi, most people run the Losi, Stalker and C&M body.

There is info on circletrackrc.com, heartlandrc.com, okrcracers.net, texasdirtoval.net, but DODC is the main place

Prob the easiest thing for you to do is get a losi rear mount for a L8ight and use an Ofna GTP front bumper kit.

[bentgear]

Thanks loopedout, I will check out those sites.

CrazyFast1, you will most likely find the info on one of those sites but all the guys around here running the Turmoil start off by putting the chassis nose in a vise and adding some kickup to it. Not sure of the degree but I will find out.

[loopedout]

DO not add anymore kickup than is made into the car. It will make it push badly and if you add to or take away stock kickup you have to do some fab work in other areas to make things line up like the upper steering brace.

[bentgear]

Interesting. I will have to find out all the details of what is being done to them, I know what ever it is it works for them.

[nutz4rcyktw]

One of our local guys got the Stalker body and it is sweet. I would get the Ofna front bumper and body mounts. You might be able to use your rear wing mounts for rear body mounts.

[j33p3r]

Originally Posted by loopedout

DO not add anymore kickup than is made into the car. It will make it push badly and if you add to or take away stock kickup you have to do some fab work in other areas to make things line up like the upper steering brace.

what is kickup with regards to dirt track conversions? Doing a mugen myself

[RCmayor]

Is there a website for the stalker body? I'm thinking about converting a losi to dirt oval, the parts minus body are about 60 bux or so.

[Bad]

No web site yet for the Stalker Body!
For Sale on dirtoval.com under business classified!