Mud Blaster Runner

[Gazan]

Dear Fellow Tamiyaclub members,

This is my first post on this forum. Have been a Tamiyaclub member for a few years though.

I am in the process if rebuilding a tatty Mud Blaster. I want to end up with a fun runner. I have the whole car in bits and am satisfied that all the important parts are in good condition. I am going to instal an EZ Run 9T brushless system but I do not have a body.

I purchased a polycarb shell (from a re-re Brat) but didnt realise the rear body mounts would be so different to the hard plastic body. Therefore I am now stuck! Basically I want a nice light polycarb/lexan body to fit on the standard Mud Blaster mounts. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I am open to any suggestions!

Also I need new shock O-rings for the standard yellow CVA shocks. I can't seem to find these available anywhere. I have tried Schumacher ones but they seem very slightly too big on the inner hole. Again any suggestions would be very helpful.

Thanks

Gary

[kaiser]

i think the ezrun will tear apart that gearbox.

the 17.5 ezrun would suit that gear box better.

[zakspeed]

''' What Kaiser says regards the gearbox, the standard gearbox will not take it, you will need to do the minimum mod of bolting the diff halves together (search forum thread oldfrogshot )

I run my Mudblaster with a sport tuned which I find good enough althought I know others run more powerful motors.

The standard shocks aren't CVA's - standard are non damped black shocks as per Blackfoot (if you search for Monster Beetle shocks - it might help) but CVA's are still made (in black) so you might get spares that way (thats the ones i've fitted to mine)

As for body you need Blackfoot body mounts and they will allow you to mount the Lexan shell. Or you could fabricate some from others - i'm sure you'll find an option.

Good Luck and enjoy - they are great runners,

[Gazan]

Thanks very much for the replies.

Some really helpful info there.

I did wonder whether the gearbox would be up to the 9T to be honest. I will look to put something like the 17.5 in it.

The shocks are indeed from a Monster Beetle. Didn't realise they were still in production so hopefully a Tamiya stockist modelshop should stock the correct O'rings.

I will keep a look out for the Blackfoot mounts. That way I can keep the shell I already have! Great tip thanks.

Looking forward to getting it up and running now.

Thanks

Gary

[bugjammer]

Hiya I run my re-re Brat with a 9T Ezi Run in it, I know it doesnt have the bigger wheels of the Mud Blaster but the gearbox has held up just fine - and it's silly fast

[Blacque Jacque]

Damper O-rings (red, 10 pcs) 50597.

The gearbox wont stand up to that Ezrun for long, you can probably measure the lifespan in seconds. I killed mine in 3 packs with a Sport Tuned.

Unless you want to be rebuilding it every run, you'll need to do this:

Oldfrogshot diff mod.

[kaiser]

you may also be able to find the crp upgraded body mounts, along with thier chassis stiffener kits.

as seen in these pics:

[Gazan]

Many thanks for all the kind assistance.

The ideas have given me plenty of food for thought.

Having never really run a car with this chassis I wasn't at all sure of its pitfalls. I think that the screw through the diff is a very effective mod.

Like the look of the CRP chassis kit etc. I will keep an eye out for one.

Thanks again

Gary