Another MB4 buggy hybrid truggy

Yes i sold my LRP S18 TC TEAM FACTORY but in return i get back as replacement; An upgraded Anderson MB4 buggy with SPEED PASSION burshless system.

Specification:
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-Anderson MB4 buggy
-Speed Pasion SP Brushless System: ESC 18 A + 7800KV brushless motor,
-HPI SX1 servo
-LRP Steel CVD drives with Steel outdrive cups,

I almost going to sell these buggy as soon as i bought it because i just ripped out some usefull parts (Steel CVD/UJ) which is usefull for my earlier version of white LRP buggy. However since its raining seasons i make use of the buggy by turning it into hybrid version of buggy with truggy arm width via conversion using some MB4 truggy suspension kit to make it looks wider and stable. Buggy looks with truggy performance. Added advantages the ESC is actually waterproof making this models an ideal wet condition basher especially under heavy rain. Overnight i worked our sealing the gearbox, diff case, radio systems and lighten the kit to make ideal model to run under wet condition.

I may have plan to design a virtual models into 4x4 EVOLUTION 2 game based on these 1/18 MB4 buggy. Maybe wait until i finish off other projects.

Line up the R&D dummy for 4x4 evolution simulator

Finally i've completed refurnish all the potential models for off-roading, all equiped with powerfull brushless system and top notch ESC. This year i'm going to use it for my technical research and implement its experimental mechanical characteristic on my design and models simulator through 4x4 Evolution game software. I hope my current on going VEXUVIUS project will mimic the handling of MB4 Truggy and A-Tech Mini monster.

Here come the buggy

After my 1/18 truggy gone mia...(due to undesirable circumstances which i don't want to explain further) i've manage to pickup some scraps left over from truggy and convert it into a buggy using aftermarket upgrade which i aquired from my friend via trade. Took 2 days to re-built including cutting the body shells, painting, parts assembly and stress test.
The buggy looks astonishing with solid sturdy looks, major blue alu bling and pure white luxury look. I didn't paint the rear shell but to give it transparent looks so everyone can see its guts inside. The Buggy now is 20% heavier from my last Truggy setup due to fact most of the suspension arms sets are made from tough alloy metal and stabilizer kit. The low slug shell makes it harder to fit it crowded cockpit which force me to rearrage the wires and components to much lower height. Motor heatsink default bulk out with fan on top forcing me to cut a hole to allow more space for the heatsink set to pop-out, anyways at the sametime giving optimum cooling since its outside sucking more air in. Because its arms are shorter in width against Truggy setup so corneting and stability are much unstable which now rely on driving skill and shocks setup to keep it below the Center Gravity limit.

Fun video cam on r/c circuit

Got two videos of us playing on r/c track,1 video with onboard video cam on Rudy 1/10 touring carfacing towards 1/18 truggy MB4 chasing around the track and another video taken from R/C tower view of me and Rudy duelling each other around the track. Thanks to Nick for taking the video shots. Nick 1/10 touring was MIA for a while down there so he become the camera man for today. :mrgreen:

Location: Miri r/c track at Gokart


Youtube #1: Onboard video cam
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Shows 3x startup, Chasing me around the track.



Youtube #2: Tower point of view
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The one laughing is Nick. Helping me out taking video of us playing.

Evening circuit fun drive.

Me, Nick, Mochiko and Rudy on the racing circuit busy driving as usual..all brushless, 2.4ghz, lipo, foam tyres and carry some bad driving attitude..hehehehe. Nice to be here after working hours driving and do technical stuff.