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01-31-2015, 10:26 AM | #1 |
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| Mid engine Unlimited class 3 buggy
I don't usually do builds but this one should be fun. So i though I would share it. My goal for this full class 3 tuber is 5.5lbs rtr. It will be 4ws because I don't think I can fit a dig set up in the cab? It will be a one off tuber but it's based on these buggies. Last edited by holycaveman; 02-07-2015 at 12:23 PM. |
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01-31-2015, 10:30 AM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bouldertown
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01-31-2015, 10:35 AM | #3 |
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| Re: Rear engine class 3 buggy
Pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Just an FYI, its actually mid engine. Rear engine behind the rear axle |
01-31-2015, 10:35 AM | #4 |
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| Re: Rear engine class 3 buggy
Since I am waiting on the parts, and my drawings on the tube chassis are almost done. I figured I would work on the front wraith axle servo/winch mount. Still needs painted and it gets a new winch with red synthetic cable. Also I have a set of voodoors u4 tires on the way. Which I am planning on cut/shut down to around 5" |
01-31-2015, 11:54 AM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place
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Watching, looking forward to see how this turns out.
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01-31-2015, 12:31 PM | #6 |
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| Re: Mid engine class 3 buggy
Do work, Tom. |
02-01-2015, 12:34 PM | #7 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vermont
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| Re: Mid engine class 3 buggy
Nice inspirations! Class 3 buggies all the way. Check out the new Trail Gear one (Zero) as well. Will be watching. Here's my Unlimited comp crawler (with lights!) |
02-01-2015, 01:57 PM | #8 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho
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| Re: Mid engine class 3 buggy
Super excited to watch this develop! Are you planning on putting the drivetrain behind the driver?
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02-01-2015, 02:25 PM | #9 |
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02-01-2015, 02:32 PM | #10 |
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I love moon buggies. I'm in |
02-01-2015, 03:27 PM | #11 |
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| Re: Mid engine class 3 buggy
Thanks fellows. And nice builds! Yes the motor and toyzuki mount is in the rear just like the 1:1. The transfer case/half tranny will go beside the driver and seat. Still not certain on dig yet. I may barely have room. Problem is my floor/skid is 2.5"x2". So it will be pushing it. The battery right now just barely fits beside the transfer case. Full seat will be on top of the battery. Yes small battery. Last edited by holycaveman; 02-01-2015 at 11:21 PM. |
02-01-2015, 10:29 PM | #12 |
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Messed around a little tonight on the chassis. Very tight! Ha,ha. Got the skid made a a couple side rails. Scx tranny and small 3s lipo just fit on the skid. The dig unit actually will fit! But I am still unsure if I want to run it or not? You can see how much smaller this skid is compared to an scx skid. |
02-02-2015, 05:53 AM | #13 |
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| Re: Mid engine class 3 buggy
Great start. For me personally, I love 4WS (instead of dig). It's super fun. You'd be surprised how long a 1300 can last with a dedicated technical crawler. Super light too. |
02-02-2015, 08:57 AM | #14 |
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I was wanting to have both. But i think I would be too tempted to use both (which for the life of me i don't get why you cant?) So i will do 4ws for the cool aspect. |
02-02-2015, 09:09 AM | #15 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA
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Subscribed. Like what I am seeing so far. I am in the middle of a rebuild on my XTV C3 buggy as well. |
02-02-2015, 10:20 AM | #16 |
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02-02-2015, 11:06 AM | #17 |
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02-02-2015, 01:17 PM | #18 |
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But the Zuki mount has plenty of room for a second mount hole or you could even shave the entire frame "tab" off the mount to make it smaller width wise.
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02-02-2015, 02:28 PM | #19 |
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Do you plan on running some Delrin under that skid?
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