Typhon Would anyone else love a big 6S 2WD Buggy?

[Wraith405]

This isn’t actually about a Typhon, I just had to select a prefix before posting. Forgive me if this isn’t the right place to post this.

I’d love to see Arrma come out with a large 6S RWD buggy. It’s one the things you can’t really find in modern RCs. I’d love to have an Arrma to start with for a large scale dune buggy / sand rail project.

The closest thing you can get right now is a 1/5 HPI Baja or Rovan and convert one of those to electric but that’s a little too big and too expensive for me. It’d sure be awesome to see Arrma’s take on it. Anyone else?

 

[Jimbobjr]

They made the raider for a while but I don’t think it was a huge seller and only 4s (maybe 3s). Cool buggy...

 

[slick2500]

Large scale 2wd buggies don't really do that well sales wise. HBX had that T6 thing for a while, all the Youtubers got some but beyond that no one really bought them.

They made the raider for a while but I don’t think it was a huge seller and only 4s (maybe 3s). Cool buggy...

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3s for the BLX.

 

[KvConivore]

I would like to see something new in 2wd. I have a Rovan Baja 5b gas and love it. I converted it to the shorty Q with the conversion kit.

 

[Wraith405]

Large scale 2wd buggies don't really do that well sales wise. HBX had that T6 thing for a while, all the Youtubers got some but beyond that no one really bought them.

3s for the BLX.

Yeah, I think sales is what killed off the Kyosho Scorpion XXL early.

It's a real shame, but understandable for such a niche vehicle. I dug up a couple of the XXL Scorpions on Ebay a while ago but going rate was like double MSRP and I didn't want to thrown in that kind of money for something used AND discontinued.

I would like to see something new in 2wd. I have a Rovan Baja 5b gas and love it. I converted it to the shorty Q with the conversion kit.

I've thought about going this route! The Electric conversion kits aren't really too expensive. Just need to get my hands on one to begin with.

 

[1coopgt]

This isn’t actually about a Typhon, I just had to select a prefix before posting. Forgive me if this isn’t the right place to post this.

I’d love to see Arrma come out with a large 6S RWD buggy. It’s one the things you can’t really find in modern RCs. I’d love to have an Arrma to start with for a large scale dune buggy / sand rail project.

The closest thing you can get right now is a 1/5 HPI Baja or Rovan and convert one of those to electric but that’s a little too big and too expensive for me. It’d sure be awesome to see Arrma’s take on it. Anyone else?

A 2wd 1/8th scale electric buggy would be un-controlable. I have 1/5th scale Baja with a 9.5 hp 34cc 2 stroke in it and it's totally mental. My Typhon6s is a lot faster . I can't imagine what it would be like if it were only 2wd. If you want to experience 2wd insanity just remove the dogbones going to your front tires . Instant 2wd.

 

[slick2500]

A 2wd 1/8th scale electric buggy would be un-controlable. I have 1/5th scale Baja with a 9.5 hp 34cc 2 stroke in it and it's totally mental. My Typhon6s is a lot faster . I can't imagine what it would be like if it were only 2wd. If you want to experience 2wd insanity just remove the dogbones going to your front tires . Instant 2wd.

You would also want to disconnect the front center driveshaft and lock the center diff so all the power goes to the rear.

 

[calebgilmore]

Make it, I did a "1/5" typhon 8s out of a stretched mojave chassis

 

[Jackske]

2wd you like it or not.
I'm big fan of dune buggy's look at my semi custom project! Arrma Raiphon
I have two raiders xl blx for me and my son, and one box with parts to complete a full raider xl
He's awesome too drive in sand/grass, especially He's light weight.
It wood be great if arrma comes with a dune buggy 2wd or 4wd, it doesn't matter too me.
There's nothing above a good looking dune buggy.

I thinking it's not attractive, because it's more difficult too drive straight

 

[Ginglehopper]

Make it, I did a "1/5" typhon 8s out of a stretched mojave chassis

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It's annoying that there is no way to stretch the 3s line. I want to stretch my 70mph Typhon MEGA, but there isn't a longer chassis that will work. I think I have something figured out though....

 

[JvG]

2wd large scale buggies are rare indeed.

I've owned a Baja Flux and know of these 3 besides Baja clones (at least in Europe)

https://rc-car-online.de/en/products/ufrc_gx1-ufrc-growler-gx1-1-6-scale-brushless-buggy.html

https://rc-car-online.de/en/product...-brushless-engine-and-brushless-esc-150a.html

https://rc-car-online.de/en/product...hless-engine-and-brushless-controll-150a.html

 

[RC Shovel]

Big fan of 2wd buggies.
I’ve enjoyed my Rustler 2wd for years.

My next project is a Typhon that I want to stretch, omit front wheel drive, wider rear tires ( possibly Aarms ) , and strengthen for a basher.

Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[K-BASH]

Smoke um if ya got um

 

[calebgilmore]

I suppose any kraton/mojave chassis would be fine, a spool or 20m weight diff fluid too. I had to make my typhon 2wd when I shortened it. I can’t find a shorter dogbone to fit yet. Look at an m2c/just bash it chassis and kraton/outcast arms and drive shafts.

 

[RC Shovel]

Thanks

I want it for off-road use also and I want it to pull wheelies with ease. Maybe I need a different set up with more weight towards the rear.