This is just flat out awesome. This is what the hobby should be like. It's like going back to the days when you had to hand make parts and do custom modifications to gain every little bit of performance you can get to shave lap times. Now days, it's all about who has the most cash to drop into a high end kit and just order different parts to bolt on, no skill required. Please keep these custom modded builds going man.
I run a mid motor Bandit myself. I think the G3 HW Justock esc has the programming option. The SkyRC Toro TS120 has the option to program motor direction too.
I can't not click (I tried) on the vids regarding bandits...I have a problem. I too have delved deep into Bandit modification. Thanks for the fun entertainment!! Just an FYI because you don't seem to have a problem spending money on RC (LOLOLOLOLOLOL) contact Jeff at Factory Works RC. He makes carbon and g-10 chassis, he did a 1-off mid motor bandit for me a few years ago and should still have the file....it's not that I don't want to see you fab something out of WOOD tho! LOL :) Thanks again for the content.
I like the look of the top plate flipped upside-down but for simplicity and stiffness i think i wound go with the normal top deck and dremal the hell out of it.
You need a 3d printer, I'm going to get around to printing the stuff that I designed to make a TRX-3/Rustler/Bandit combo that I remixed/designed with some parts downloaded off Thingiverse. It's a rear motor currently, but I plan on making a mid at some point too. I just don't know if my current design will fall under ROAR width rules because it uses Rustler Arms with a thinner mount point, with original back in the day Bandit wheels it should be close. Like I said, one of these days I'll get around to printing it
Awesome work mate, thanks for taking us on the journey, setbacks are part of the custom buggy adventure. I like some of the "agricultural" solutions like rear shocks at the top just being bolted straight into the top of the shock tower just to make it work. I'm looking forward to seeing the next instalment!
Did this using the rpm gear box a while back, definitely improves the driving characteristics. I never liked the way these traxxas 2wd cars drove, but mid motor fixes it a LOT!
I'm thinking that you could have (if you have access to a metal workshop) made a couple of small posts out of aluminium (on a lathe) and drilled and tapped both ends. Then cut of the remaining plastic steering post of the chassis and bolt the ally ones to it. I don't think I explained that very well. I am going to adopt the word fiddledicking btw. The project is going well.
I've mainly ran tekno rigs but picked up a rustler roller for $40 the other week and am just about done with my mid-motor conversion because of these videos. Even if it ends up just being a track beater, I'll be happy! I've learned a lot of good tips from these videos so keep em comin!
Nice to see that you finally did the conversion. When I see what parts you made uniquely for the Buggy, I get a little headache if I should do it to my Bandito 😀 Doesn't normally the ESC have a setting if that the motor should rotate clockwise (CW) or counter clockwise (CCW)? That solution should be easier then reworking the sensor wire and adjusting the timing again. Keep the work going, it's super entertaining watching your progress with the buggy and even motivated me doing my own Bandito project here on YT. Cheers
Integy makes a triangle shaped upper brace for the LCG Bandit. It's metal but if it works with your custom parts you could always trace it and make it out of poly/nylon or whatever plastic you use.
Indeed. Nothing worse than a snotty stuck up 50 year old toy car racer thinking his dung doesn’t stink. I definitely don’t get it. It’s a fun hobby/sport. 99.9% will never make a dime, just a few good/bad memories. Thanks for watching!
The best time to find weak points is in controlled testing. Sick work, and glad to hear that you can already feel the increased potential. Also, this little maneuver at 7:43 is pure gold. I still wonder how the mid-motor might compare to a transverse battery mounted right behind the servo on a rear motor car. Particularly one with a tucked/transverse servo like the Associated/Losi buggies run. Actually, are those configurations of the steering system even lower profile/more forward like I think they are, or is that an optical illusion on my end?
In one way i love the engenuity (do it myself too), on the other way, you could buy a "full blown" mid engine racecar for almost the same price off a bandit and save all the work and have a car thats even better...
I had a great comment about the cool guy at the trakc making us buy rear motor cars then switching to a mid mount. But googletube deleted my commnet. OR I forgot to hit enter.
Must be a HW thing because on both my Tekin ESC’s and the Castle ESC’s I use for crawlers and other stuff all have the ability to reverse motor rotation
Has there been any real down side to the stock bandit chassis layout for entry racing? Of course tires and shocks seem to be huge factors. But I would like an easy way to race and get into the hobby more. Otherwise I was looking at the rb10 as a start. Any insight would be great.
Amazing builds, I was just wondering, did the 2 cars have a major difference (with speed and handling in the track)? And if you don’t mind me asking, what rear arms did you use? Where they better then the stock? Thanks youd sharing your amazing contents 😅
I'm working on a mid motor bandit right now! I think i figured out the anti-squat issue. I'll post a vid soon. Hopefully I'll have it together for saturday.
You need a short upper deck, something like the Kyosho Ultima Pro XL. A smallish plate that locks the steering posts down and hooks up to the front bulkhead. Traxxas needs to get off its ass and give the Bandit a second look, and give it some love. Instead of its tunnel vision on the X-Maxx and over abundance of monster truck platforms.
Traxxas doesn't care about the racing scene, they're not going to revamp the Bandit because that's not what sells to their primary market of bashers and brand loyalists. Honestly I'm kinda surprised that they even still make the Bandit when the Rustler exists and is better suited to their primary market's interests.
I dont get the ball diff loosening. I get the bolt has threads. but if you turn left it spins one way and right the other. I wonder if it was already loose or needing work. If running it reverse looosens it. then hitting the brakes should do the same
@@mxacres Strange, I have the same ESC and I thought I can change the rotation with the program box. Maybe yours needs an update. Or maybe I am thinking of a different ESC. I know the new G3s juststock can reverse rotation. Either way, keep it up!
This is just flat out awesome. This is what the hobby should be like. It's like going back to the days when you had to hand make parts and do custom modifications to gain every little bit of performance you can get to shave lap times. Now days, it's all about who has the most cash to drop into a high end kit and just order different parts to bolt on, no skill required. Please keep these custom modded builds going man.
Awesome job! It's great that you are doing what traxxas should have done MANY years ago! ..... come on Traxxas get in the game!!
For reversing the motor, you can just go in your HW esc and switch the motor rotation to clockwise and you don’t need to mess with the sensor wire
Not available on this esc. I tried.
I run a mid motor Bandit myself. I think the G3 HW Justock esc has the programming option. The SkyRC Toro TS120 has the option to program motor direction too.
Maybe that top plate is not such a bag idea😝.. Pretty cool transformation of the Bandito.
Cheers!
Celery and carrots? You know he had a big plate of wings below the table so his doctor can't see it.
I love watching the bandit series hahaha
I can't not click (I tried) on the vids regarding bandits...I have a problem. I too have delved deep into Bandit modification. Thanks for the fun entertainment!! Just an FYI because you don't seem to have a problem spending money on RC (LOLOLOLOLOLOL) contact Jeff at Factory Works RC. He makes carbon and g-10 chassis, he did a 1-off mid motor bandit for me a few years ago and should still have the file....it's not that I don't want to see you fab something out of WOOD tho! LOL :) Thanks again for the content.
I like the look of the top plate flipped upside-down but for simplicity and stiffness i think i wound go with the normal top deck and dremal the hell out of it.
agree go for a normal deck and dremel it.
A W E S O M E. Just bought a second hand bandit which I love. Don't mind me, I am gonna stay in the back and enjoy.
You need a 3d printer, I'm going to get around to printing the stuff that I designed to make a TRX-3/Rustler/Bandit combo that I remixed/designed with some parts downloaded off Thingiverse. It's a rear motor currently, but I plan on making a mid at some point too. I just don't know if my current design will fall under ROAR width rules because it uses Rustler Arms with a thinner mount point, with original back in the day Bandit wheels it should be close. Like I said, one of these days I'll get around to printing it
Awesome work mate, thanks for taking us on the journey, setbacks are part of the custom buggy adventure. I like some of the "agricultural" solutions like rear shocks at the top just being bolted straight into the top of the shock tower just to make it work. I'm looking forward to seeing the next instalment!
tbh i would pay upwards of 4-500 for this to be a production rolling car straight out the box. (like the 22 5.0 dc roller)
Did this using the rpm gear box a while back, definitely improves the driving characteristics. I never liked the way these traxxas 2wd cars drove, but mid motor fixes it a LOT!
Super cool build, I really dig the custom build race cars.
I'm thinking that you could have (if you have access to a metal workshop) made a couple of small posts out of aluminium (on a lathe) and drilled and tapped both ends. Then cut of the remaining plastic steering post of the chassis and bolt the ally ones to it. I don't think I explained that very well.
I am going to adopt the word fiddledicking btw. The project is going well.
I've mainly ran tekno rigs but picked up a rustler roller for $40 the other week and am just about done with my mid-motor conversion because of these videos. Even if it ends up just being a track beater, I'll be happy! I've learned a lot of good tips from these videos so keep em comin!
Awesome and thank you
Dude your camera angles are awsome. I wish more people would do multi point like this. Awsome build,thanks for the tips.
Thanks
Great video, love seeing this sort of custom stuff. Thanks.
Nice to see that you finally did the conversion.
When I see what parts you made uniquely for the Buggy, I get a little headache if I should do it to my Bandito 😀
Doesn't normally the ESC have a setting if that the motor should rotate clockwise (CW) or counter clockwise (CCW)? That solution should be easier then reworking the sensor wire and adjusting the timing again.
Keep the work going, it's super entertaining watching your progress with the buggy and even motivated me doing my own Bandito project here on YT.
Cheers
I really think you should add that second angled brace for the rear.
Integy makes a triangle shaped upper brace for the LCG Bandit. It's metal but if it works with your custom parts you could always trace it and make it out of poly/nylon or whatever plastic you use.
Mad scientist! You make me want to make rc vids lol
Love the content keep it coming! We all need to loosen up and your videos help with that!..
Indeed. Nothing worse than a snotty stuck up 50 year old toy car racer thinking his dung doesn’t stink. I definitely don’t get it. It’s a fun hobby/sport. 99.9% will never make a dime, just a few good/bad memories. Thanks for watching!
I like how you include the outtakes. Fun video series, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome man, and really good video/editing. Never seen anything like it.
Thanks a ton!
Awesome 👌
The mid motor car look good on the track. I am anxious to see future videos. Great work.
Thanks 👍
The best time to find weak points is in controlled testing. Sick work, and glad to hear that you can already feel the increased potential. Also, this little maneuver at 7:43 is pure gold.
I still wonder how the mid-motor might compare to a transverse battery mounted right behind the servo on a rear motor car. Particularly one with a tucked/transverse servo like the Associated/Losi buggies run. Actually, are those configurations of the steering system even lower profile/more forward like I think they are, or is that an optical illusion on my end?
I know someone that used to win in 17.5 class with a Bandit.
In one way i love the engenuity (do it myself too), on the other way, you could buy a "full blown" mid engine racecar for almost the same price off a bandit and save all the work and have a car thats even better...
I have those and race them regularly. It’s more fun for me to make a turd work better
You should set it on 4 digital scales to see where the weight bias is compared to the rear motor.
You should be able to reverse the motor rotation thru the ESC. If you're running Hobbywing ESCs get the LCD program card and thank me later. 💪
Wouldn’t work on this esc I tried.
More please
You must do a lot of steps setting up all those camera angles! Will be good with all the celery and carrots! 😊
It’s exhausting
I wish big dogs wasn’t 2 hours away 😂
Hay Jason try the 22s sct plastic shocks they feel really plush .
I had a great comment about the cool guy at the trakc making us buy rear motor cars then switching to a mid mount. But googletube deleted my commnet. OR I forgot to hit enter.
Must be a HW thing because on both my Tekin ESC’s and the Castle ESC’s I use for crawlers and other stuff all have the ability to reverse motor rotation
I wanna see you try to make a TT-02B competitive in 4wd buggy now, that would probably be a real challenge
I own a slash 2wd and it would be awesome if I could do a cheap conversion to it like this.
Time for you to get to work then!
Traxxas watch closely give us one of these to race
You’re the one 😊😊😊😊😊
Looks damn good! Want to do mine next? 😜
Put some Kyosho Velvet shocks on it.
😎🍻🍻🍻🍻
Tried rpm rear housing? Traxxas needs to do similar and call it a race edition
Have not
Has there been any real down side to the stock bandit chassis layout for entry racing? Of course tires and shocks seem to be huge factors. But I would like an easy way to race and get into the hobby more. Otherwise I was looking at the rb10 as a start. Any insight would be great.
Stock bandit with proper tires and shock oil is fine to get going. Rb10 will need the same.
Amazing builds, I was just wondering, did the 2 cars have a major difference (with speed and handling in the track)? And if you don’t mind me asking, what rear arms did you use? Where they better then the stock? Thanks youd sharing your amazing contents 😅
Yes. They drive completely different. Rear arms are still stock at this point.
I'm working on a mid motor bandit right now! I think i figured out the anti-squat issue. I'll post a vid soon. Hopefully I'll have it together for saturday.
The RPM gearbox is perfect for it, it comes with separate rear suspension mounts in 0 and 3 degrees.
@@leemollison7508 that's it! I found a cheap aluminum case that has seperate mounts as well. Looks trick. Hopefully she's not sloppy.
You need a short upper deck, something like the Kyosho Ultima Pro XL. A smallish plate that locks the steering posts down and hooks up to the front bulkhead. Traxxas needs to get off its ass and give the Bandit a second look, and give it some love. Instead of its tunnel vision on the X-Maxx and over abundance of monster truck platforms.
Traxxas doesn't care about the racing scene, they're not going to revamp the Bandit because that's not what sells to their primary market of bashers and brand loyalists. Honestly I'm kinda surprised that they even still make the Bandit when the Rustler exists and is better suited to their primary market's interests.
I dont get the ball diff loosening. I get the bolt has threads. but if you turn left it spins one way and right the other. I wonder if it was already loose or needing work. If running it reverse looosens it. then hitting the brakes should do the same
I’m gonna take a closer look this week.
@@mxacres your a full time you tuber. There is no “weekends”. Back to work!
How did u deal with the anti squat / toe in being faced backwards in the rear? Interesting build!.
Not sure yet
So question, would it not be possible to change the settings in the esc from CCW to CW? Or vise versa?
This esc does not
Just get you a traxxas trx3 game over.
So how was the “feel”
Of the car in the lil
Time u had to drive it? Was it better different etc??
Definitely different. Jury’s still out. Have more work to do.
What kind of TLR Schoks are those?
225.0
Why not just reverse the rotation in the ESC settings? CCW to CW
The whole video I was thinking the same thing.😂😂
Not available on this esc. I tried.
@@mxacres Strange, I have the same ESC and I thought I can change the rotation with the program box. Maybe yours needs an update. Or maybe I am thinking of a different ESC. I know the new G3s juststock can reverse rotation. Either way, keep it up!
When you coming back down to Ed’s rc the track is going backwards now
I’m definitely ready to come down. Ed’s Rc is Awesome and so well run. We’ll probably be down at least one more time before spring.
@@mxacres heck yeah how far is it from you
Are you gonna test it in carpet or astro?
Carpet possibly this weekend
What tlr shocks are they?
225.0
man i like your videos and your a funny dude but please dont use the lords name as a cuss word.
slow down and pernounce thow wird right.
Traxxas sucks!
Traxxas sucks! They dont honor there product...
Ya you said that 3 times. Your attitude sucks. It’s toy car racing, settle down. Life’s short, find a way to enjoy it. Even if it’s not Rc Racing.
Traxxas sucks!