Car#1 RC10DS graphite mid mount conversion

[KidAgain]

Started to do the conversion on one of my DS’s here’s a couple of teaser shots.

[KidAgain]

Started on the front end with steering and front suspension:



















Will start on rear soon............................

[acrazyjohnny]

I just ordered the last one he had. I wanted to do this to mine for a while. I have a nds so this will help me run normal lipos in the car where the rc10gt I can only run short lipos. Please keep the pics coming.

[KidAgain]

I just ordered the last one he had. I wanted to do this to mine for a while. I have a nds so this will help me run normal lipos in the car where the rc10gt I can only run short lipos. Please keep the pics coming.

For sure man, just realizing the rear suspension swap is way more involved then just swapping parts directly over..............................

[acrazyjohnny]

From what I see look like you can use the stock front bulk head look to be same shape.and reason us the kits instead of the factory one. And would you say the chassis is thicker than the aluminum chasis

[LoboNYC]

NICE!!!

I just received my conversion kit from the post office this friday .

I want to try the kit as a whole with a doner DS rather than what i did before, which was convert an already converted mid engine RC10 buggy to a DS. https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=43050

Look forward to seeing your progress!

[KidAgain]

From what I see look like you can use the stock front bulk head look to be same shape.and reason us the kits instead of the factory one. And would you say the chassis is thicker than the aluminum chasis

Yes looks like you can use the same shock tower but the kit shock tower looks to be a stronger design. The chassis is the same thickness as the stock tower material so yes it’s thicker.

[KidAgain]

Finished up the rear, requires flipping the arms and moving the spacer on the axle carrier to the other side to get the correct wheelbase back. Swaybar I just flipped it backwards not sure if its going to work I may have to mount some stops so it doesnt pop out from behind the shock tower but its in their tight....

[KidAgain]

Rolling chassis ready for some gold anodized upgrades coming soon also still thinking on what to run for electronics................

[acrazyjohnny]

IM SOO JEALOUS OF THE CVDS.WOULD YOU BY ANY CHANCE HAVE THE CVD PART NUMBER SO I CAN EMAIL OR WHOEVER MAKES THEM IF THEY HAVE THEM. MY SOLUTION IS OK FOR SHELF QUEENS NOT FOR WHAT IM GONNA DO. IM GONNA RUN JACO BIG FOAMS ON THE BACK AND SEE HOW THE CAR DOES IN DRAG AGAINST THESE NEWER CARS.

SRY FOR THE CAPS IM AT WORK

[KidAgain]

Wish I could help brother it came with the car. I’m sure someone here should know the part number for those shiny cvd’s.

[jwscab]

if you want to keep that slammed to the ground look but improve the rear squat, you can probably swap in these rear hubs, which will raise the axle centerline and bring the rear arms more level.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/custom-works-gx-series-rear-axle-carriers-2-csw3241/p640890

they should pretty much be a drop in, and offer 2 lower arm positions. Your upper link may need to be adjusted out a bit however.

[GoMachV]

Mip DS cvd’s p/n 1199

Not mine

[Coelacanth]

That's a very nice build so far, KidAgain. I love seeing creativity and re-engineering projects like this.

[KidAgain]

if you want to keep that slammed to the ground look but improve the rear squat, you can probably swap in these rear hubs, which will raise the axle centerline and bring the rear arms more level.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/custom-works-gx-series-rear-axle-carriers-2-csw3241/p640890

they should pretty much be a drop in, and offer 2 lower arm positions. Your upper link may need to be adjusted out a bit however.

Thanks for the tip bud, I'm kind of new to the onroad game been an offroader all my life, I didnt realize the slammed look isnt a thing with these cars. I cant imagine how much lower it will be with the electronics in her. So arms level like my offroad truck

Anymore recommendations guys, how about my swaybars, shock oil weight and so on anymore tips.........................