1.5 B

[DennisM]

I´ve built a 1.5 buggy with the T2 chassis and a buggy noseplate.
It´s a bit too long for the std. length body - any suggestions on a body with a better fit?

[Phin]

I believe Scr8p always shortens the tub for that reason. I've wondered though if a JConcepts J82 body would work since they're meant to fit the T4.

https://www.jconcepts.net/shop/j82-body

[DennisM]

Thanks Phin -
If I can´t find anything more "vintage", I´ll try that one.

How about the B2 or B3, weren´t they produced as long chassis versions?

[scr8p]

I shorten the tub on mine so that it's the same length as a standard rc10 tub (to keep a buggy wheelbase). It also cures the body length issues at the same time.

I highly doubt a b2/b3 body will fit since the front of the tub is much wider than a b2/b3 chassis. I always use the viper, mainly to stay AE, but it fits the front and tub side nicely. The rear shock tower is a little bit of an issue but it can be worked around.

I know someone on here used some sort of 4wd buggy body on their's that seemed to fit fairly well, but I can't remember who it was.

[DennisM]

Thanks for the input Scr8p - Can I ask You what Your Wheel base is?

When compared against a 10B, my wheel base is only app. 6mm longer.
I can move the rear shocktower to the frontside of the bulkhead, which would put the body closer to the front.

[scr8p]

If it's only 6mm I'm going to guess that the rear arm mounts on your rc10 are moved back for long wheelbase?

My b1.5's are the same as a stock rc10 buggy set up for a short wheelbase. The t2 tub gets shortened about 3/8" or so.

[DennisM]

Thanks, You´re right about the 10B being set at long wheel base.

[DennisM]

Couldn´t bring myself to cut it - so this is how it ended up.

[yellowdatsun]

I like how the "RC10" is broken and falling off.

[harvey]

That looks great, I like the paint. What are the front rims?

[DennisM]

Thanks for the kind words - I´m blank on the front rims. Could they be Balistic Buggy?