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Before and after of my RC10 RE-Worlds buggy that I've been putting the miles on. Sorry for the low-rez pictures, forum limitations . Wanted to try this conversion because it looks bad-ass and I want to see if it can keep the front end down on many of today's hyper-bite tracks.

Still a work in progress. was hoping to have it running to test here in Las Vegas, but that will have to wait....for parts...

Some tips I've learned from assembling:

* Go back and RE-READ all the required parts. I missed a few that I'm waiting for. Forgot the re-re Worlds transmission case is asymmetric, so the correct case is on order.
* the rear shocks for me from the stock RE-Worlds position felt like they were binding. I loosened the bottom of the shocks a few turns on the bolt and it cleared up. I may need to shim the bottom of the shock or work on the mounting position on the back ( I used the Carbonworks rear RC10 shock tower until I can confirm I can get more rear shock towers for this car).
* as with any mid-motor car, some imaginering will be required for running over the 4 main cables from the ESC to the motor. Going to try going over the battery with this setup.
* I learned how MUCH my steering bellcranks were off on the Worlds car after assembling the new steering, which I love. Will most likely be adding a servo saver not for the servo but for the 3D-printed bellcranks and steering hubs.
* Yes, it's cheaper just to pick up a newer AE mid motor buggy than modify the OG RC10, BUT, we do it because we love it!

*(UPDATE)- figured out why the rear shocks are binding; 1) the rear tow is now INVERTED away from the tower, 2) the a-arm mounts are in the rear holes!. Will try moving back the a-arm mounts to see if that gives me the clearance AND confirm the B44 rear CV's still have proper outdrive depth.

Looking good, have you run it yet?

You can use the re-re gear case if you trim down the lugs and use longer screws with the standard transmission spacers. I almost prefer this over the 6565 gear case.

The ideal shock angle is the same angle as antisquat (perpendicular to the inner hinge pin)

RC10th wrote:Looking good, have you run it yet?

You can use the re-re gear case if you trim down the lugs and use longer screws with the standard transmission spacers. I almost prefer this over the 6565 gear case.

The ideal shock angle is the same angle as antisquat (perpendicular to the inner hinge pin)

Haven't run it yet, decided to wait for the 6565 case. awaiting some additional parts as well.

Further work, "the making of" and completion coming along. website limitations prevent directly uploading pics without resizing, so as I get back to it I'll do that.

Did finally get to drive it! Lov'n it! will post again as time permits

Photobucket images fixed on the first page...

Found this picture that I don't think I've ever posted. Not the best laid out photo but you get the idea.

Here are some pics of my NIX10M with both the standard arms and with the quadra symmetrical setup.





Some action shots

Did you build the car full quadra?

I think I asked how it went in your build thread but not sure what happened after that. Big difference in performance between arms or?

Yeah, there was a bit of a difference, it handled a lot more like the B5M/B6D, which makes sense since it has a similar track width. It handles so much better with standard arms compared to the standard rear motor RC10. Either way, a blast to drive.

I didn't think to get too many comparison photos, but I found this one.



Here is a photoshop pic of the B5M and NIX10M

That photoshop is trippy, lol.

If you lined up wheel base everything is almost identical

Is Jake still making these kits?

Truck nose NIX10M assy drawing... finally

In drawing lower right you have minimum parts you need from Fibre-Lyte or Jake.
NIX63051 (Chassis 2.5mm or 3mm)
NIX65931 Transmission Brace
NIX63391 Lipo Strap
NIX63375 Truck nose tube mounts (left and right)

On top of that you need SLS or MJF parts from Shapeways or Imaterialise. Drawing upper left.
Bellcranks are not mandatory, low profile servo can be mounted traditionally, but might get tight with ESC together with B44.2 battery cradle. First page of this topic shows optional battery positions.
For shock towers you can use what ever you want... matched obviously with your shocks. I have rere-Worlds shocks in my car together with towers specified in drawing.

-Niki-