Thank you - really appreciate the comment as these videos can take quite sometime to film and edit. I always hope they are informative to someone. lol.
@@marklim7851 Basically, if the motor plate can support mounting the motor both in front of and behind the spur gear, you can get a lot more out of weight distribution. You can have the battery ALL the way rearward (up against the bulkhead) then mount the transfer box with the motor on the rearward mount right up against the battery for the furthest rearward weight distribution possible (even more so than a standup transmission). Conversely, you could mount the battery all the way forward just behind the servo with the motor on the front mount of the transfer box also basically touching it for the most forward possible weight distribution, which would also be even more so that your current Ymax setup or any laydown transmission buggy. Alternatively, you could have a final "full front motor" position where the motor is right behind the servo on the front mount and the battery behind the transfer box in the dead-center chassis position. And since the transfer box has a double-sided motor plate, you can run a bunch of in-between positions, too by swapping what side the motor is on (front or back) and then moving the battery accordingly. I think the simplest approach would be the first one mentioned and only having that transfer box position that way you only need one belt, but you should be able to put the battery both in front of or behind the transfer box regardless of whether the motor is on the front or back side, this way you also have the highest adjustability of weight distribution. Furthermore, you could develop a way to package the steering servo more tightly into the front end to facilitate this. One thing I considered was that on the PR buggy, you could simply stand the servo up and connect the steering arm to the bottom of the servo horn, and it'll take up about the same amount of space as the low-profile servo option. I've also thought of different ways to mount servos between or upside down and just behind the shock tower. Lastly, could you reply to my comment on your TD-2 video asking how it compares to the Y-max project since you said the TD2 is your new favorite?
I prefer this buggy over the Associated... build quality, parts quality, are top level.
I agree. And a number of guys at the local track have also picked up PR buggies after being impressed by the build and quality. :)
Thank you Mark, i really enjoy your videos.
You are very kind. I wish I had the time to do more. :)
Another very informative video. Great job, as usual 😊. And YES for a video on shocks and a truggy transformation. Thank you.
Thank you - really appreciate the comment as these videos can take quite sometime to film and edit. I always hope they are informative to someone. lol.
Nice. Hey, I have an idea for the front motor buggy, if you can get your hands on custom-length belts and have your own motor plate machined.
The motor plate is not an issue, but I will have to make a few calls to see if a custom belt is possible. :) What's the idea?
@@marklim7851 Basically, if the motor plate can support mounting the motor both in front of and behind the spur gear, you can get a lot more out of weight distribution. You can have the battery ALL the way rearward (up against the bulkhead) then mount the transfer box with the motor on the rearward mount right up against the battery for the furthest rearward weight distribution possible (even more so than a standup transmission).
Conversely, you could mount the battery all the way forward just behind the servo with the motor on the front mount of the transfer box also basically touching it for the most forward possible weight distribution, which would also be even more so that your current Ymax setup or any laydown transmission buggy. Alternatively, you could have a final "full front motor" position where the motor is right behind the servo on the front mount and the battery behind the transfer box in the dead-center chassis position.
And since the transfer box has a double-sided motor plate, you can run a bunch of in-between positions, too by swapping what side the motor is on (front or back) and then moving the battery accordingly. I think the simplest approach would be the first one mentioned and only having that transfer box position that way you only need one belt, but you should be able to put the battery both in front of or behind the transfer box regardless of whether the motor is on the front or back side, this way you also have the highest adjustability of weight distribution.
Furthermore, you could develop a way to package the steering servo more tightly into the front end to facilitate this. One thing I considered was that on the PR buggy, you could simply stand the servo up and connect the steering arm to the bottom of the servo horn, and it'll take up about the same amount of space as the low-profile servo option. I've also thought of different ways to mount servos between or upside down and just behind the shock tower.
Lastly, could you reply to my comment on your TD-2 video asking how it compares to the Y-max project since you said the TD2 is your new favorite?
good info video , thanks
Thank you. Glad the video was helpful. :)
Great video and a great quality hi spec car
Thank you.
Truck conversion video please.
I should have received all the parts necessary - now I just need the time! :)
Thanks Mark. Do you know the Gear ratio of the gear box is? Is it the same as the S1V4R?
@@zacharyalbee2726 the gear ratio should be identical to the V4R. :)