BentKa's T1E Mini Moonbuggy

[BentKa]

Here's a small build thread on my T1E Mini Moonbuggy for the new 1.9" Class in the Norwegian Crawler Series

The spec list:

• Chassis: T1E Mini Moonbuggy
• Axels: Losi MRC
• Links: Lunsford Titanium upper + lower links. T1E High Clearance Delrin in the rear[/URL]
• Front link/servo plate: T1E
• Rear link plate: T1E
• Dampers: Losi Alu.
• CVD: Losi
• C-hubs: Losi Alu.
• Knuckles: Felsenfest 0 ackermann
• Front axle: Overdrive mod.
• Lockouts rear axel: Losi Alu.
• Straight rear axel: Losi
• Transmission housing: HotRacing Alu.
• Transmission gears: HotRacing Alu.
• Driveshafts: MIP
• Slipper clutch: MIP
• ESC: Tekin FXR
• BEC: CC Bec 10A
• Motor: Crawler Mafia Contraband 17T
• Servo: Hitec HS-7954SH 29kg./cm. @ 7.4V
• Servo horn: Racers Edge
• Servo protector: Vanquish
• Reciever: Futaba R614FF
• Batteries: TP 7.4V 325mAh 65/130C
• Ball bearings: Full Boca Green Seal set
• Wheels: Vanquish LH
• Tire: Hot Bodies Rover 1.9" / Losi Mini Rock Claws
• Foam: Crawler Innovations Nova SS

Stay tuned "thumbsup"

Bent

 

[BentKa]

The basis for this build is a Losi Mini Crawler Pro.

The pro version is equipped with most of the Losi option parts right out of the box:

• Metal lockers in front + rear axel
• Metal center locker
• Losi CVD
• Losi threaded alu. dampers
• Reinforced metal driveshafts
• Carbon fiber chassis
• Beadlock wheels
• Losi Mini Rock Claws Blue tires
• Servo/axel plate for full size servo and space for a battery ++++

Bent

 

[BentKa]

Installed the HotRacing reinforced alu. gears, Boca Green Seal bearings and MIP slipper clutch in the HotRacing alu. transmission housing.

I also got the Holmes Hobbies 33T motor mounted, using MIP motor screws.

Who ever said that a 1.9" Crawler build isn't as much fun as a 2.2" Pro rig :mrgreen:

Bent

 

[BentKa]

Opened up the rear axel to replace the original bearings with Boca Green seals "thumbsup"
I also applied locktite to the screws on the ring/pinion gears:

Installed Losi alu. lockouts and straight axle......

....and assembled the axle casing with longer bolts and nuts on the opposite side to prevent the housing to expand and affect the gear mesh.
I also installed wide alu. hexes:

Bent

 

[BentKa]

Transmission mounted in the chassis "thumbsup"

Bent

 

[Stormin2u]

That's going to work real nice Bent. "thumbsup" My Moonbuggy 2.2 loves it's GC-2 origin. "thumbsup"

 

[BentKa]

That's going to work real nice Bent. "thumbsup" My Moonbuggy 2.2 loves it's GC-2 origin. "thumbsup"

Thanks "thumbsup"

Can't wait to get this mini done and out on the rocks.

Should be a blast to drive as a contrast to it's bigger brother with all the bells and whistles :mrgreen:

No DIG to save your a** when you screw up choosing the wrong line

Bent

 

[Dr.Frank]

Hello,

good start Bent "thumbsup"

...but one important thing is missimg in your list:

...you can get it here: BWD

Greetings Frank

 

[neiloid1]

Hello,

good start Bent "thumbsup"

...but one important thing is missimg in your list:

...you can get it here: BWD

Greetings Frank

X2 "thumbsup"

This build thread is beautiful, the photography is just outstanding. Your rig definately deserves this motor plate.

Can't wait to see this through to its conclusion - superb work so far.

 

[BentKa]

Hello,

good start Bent "thumbsup"

...but one important thing is missimg in your list:

...you can get it here: BWD

Greetings Frank

I know, I know.........I didn't find this motorplate until a few days ago actually

I can promise you that it will be on there though :mrgreen:

And thanks for the kind words Frank.

Looking forward to Supercrawl ;-)

X2 "thumbsup"

This build thread is beautiful, the photography is just outstanding. Your rig definately deserves this motor plate.

Can't wait to see this through to its conclusion - superb work so far.

Thanks

Bent

 

[Dr.Frank]

Looking forward to Supercrawl ;-)

...me too :mrgreen:

Greetings Frank

 

[drywallguy]

A very Pro build!
I just got the pro roller yesterday and want to go bodiless. With it being so narrow are there any problems moving to what I assume is a wider chassis?

 

[BentKa]

A very Pro build!
I just got the pro roller yesterday and want to go bodiless. With it being so narrow are there any problems moving to what I assume is a wider chassis?

Thanks ;-)

They are actually both exactly the same width; 39 mm (1,535")

So far I have had no real issues.

Bent

 

[drywallguy]

Thanks! My stress level just went down.
I was probably over thinking the whole thing.

 

[rekcor]

Hi Bent,

how long you are making the links from eye to eye?

regards
Jörg

 

[BentKa]

Hi Bent,

how long you are making the links from eye to eye?

regards
Jörg

Hi Jörg

These actually come pre-cut with the chassis.

Just add rod ends and you're done "thumbsup"

Measurements eye to eye:

Front uppers (w/small Traxxas rod ends): 78 mm

Rear uppers (w/small Traxxas rod ends): 84 mm

Front lowers (w/small Traxxas rod ends + Losi MRC rod ends): 84 mm

Rear high clearance lowers (w/small Traxxas rod ends + Losi MRC rod ends): 84 mm

Bent

 

[Dr.Frank]

Sorry for a bit offtopic Bent

Jörg, maybe you ask Julian if he could send you the links for it, he should still have them.

Offtopic mode off. If got some 3mm Grade5 Ti laying around, this should be a opportunity for some uppers :mrgreen:

Greetings Frank

 

[rekcor]

Thanks,

and Dr., your Ti are welcome...

 

[irok22s]

Opened up the rear axel to replace the original bearings with Boca Green seals "thumbsup"
I also applied locktite to the screws on the ring/pinion gears:

Stock plastic lockers? Are you planning on changing these? Build looks great otherwise.

 

[BentKa]

Stock plastic lockers? Are you planning on changing these? Build looks great otherwise.

The outer housing for the locker is made out of plastic.

The Losi metal lockers are there.....hidden by the plastic housing.....you just can't see them once assembled "thumbsup"

Losi MRC Fron/RearDifferential Locker


Bent