4x4 FG MB

[Clubin]

I am interested in converting my MB to 4x4 what things I should look for.
A couple things I found chain drive-belt drive benefits of each, can any one help me out with this?

If you have done the conversion, let me know what you think.

 

[Clubin]

Any input appreciated either posative or negative.

 

[TheTruckingGuru]

Ummm.............good luck
keep us posted and how and how much as I would like to do the same. Not really sure why FG did not make their MT 4x4 like MCD did.

 

[Timmahh]

i know the MTs can be converted, and i think the STs can, but not sure on the MBs unless it is the PRO version as its built around the MT chassis. the stnd MB is built off a marder chassis, and im unsure if it can be converted to a 4x4.
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[fgbasher]

I have the 4wd conversion kits on their way here from Kamitiro. PM me for more details. The marder version will fit the monster beetle.

 

[TheTruckingGuru]

How much to convert an MT with the kit? Can it do reverse?

 

[fgbasher]

pm for pricing on the kits, should be here tomorrow. They cannot do reverse. There is not a gas large scale out there that I have seen thatn can do reverse, except for brice arnolds contraption on the hpi baja.

 

[Clubin]

I have the 4wd conversion kits on their way here from Kamitiro. PM me for more details. The marder version will fit the monster beetle.

The kit is good looking, my concern is loosing all of my aluminum. You'll have to let us know what breaks first. LOL

 

[fgbasher]

I have the old kit that I installed on a marder race. Most of the part for the front bulkheads were aluminum. Will take pictures of the new kits as soon as they get here.

 

[Bigger the Better]

Would be nice to get some video of it without the top so we could see the moving parts.

 

[fgbasher]

it is your typical 4 wheel drive system. the 4wd starts from the gear carrier off the engine and has a chain going to a diff in the front bulkheads. Not sure if I will get one installed on this order, ordered six and two are gone already.

 

[killermolly]

4x4

4x4 all alloy

 

[Clubin]

Welcome killermolly, you made it to LS.
Great looking pictures-I like alloy

 

[killermolly]

Thanks, Clubin
I have a thing for alloy.

 

[Bigger the Better]

My goodness what the heck does the 2 speed do with 4x4!:cool2: How long have you used the 4x is the chain a problem at all? Most of what I read is people saying that shafts would be way better then chain cause of wear and slack.

 

[hellya]

Would be nice to get some video of it without the top so we could see the moving parts.

Heres some photos

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ndexURL=2&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

 

[Bigger the Better]

Well after seeing those that wont work in my situation not too hip on the design either.

 

[fgbasher]

pics of the 4wd kit

Here is 1 hour into the build(chassis already disassembled). pretty much done all I need to do is put the gas tank back in and install radio gear.

 

[hellya]

How much to convert an MT with the kit? Can it do reverse?

$525 here in the USA
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=365622


Or 299 euros minus 16 % german tax we don't pay 251 euros or $364 plus shiphone:
http://www.kamitiro.com/iv3/cms?SID=FGEHYKHNTDDPRJKFGKWFUDVSZHJBDL&modul=shop&cat=3

These kits fit all the offroad FGs...NO reverse

 

[Clubin]

$525 here in the USA
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=365622


Or 299 euros minus 16 % german tax we don't pay 251 euros or $364 plus shiphone:
http://www.kamitiro.com/iv3/cms?SID=FGEHYKHNTDDPRJKFGKWFUDVSZHJBDL&modul=shop&cat=3

These kits fit all the offroad FGs...NO reverse

Easy way to make a buck. lol Even at 525, still is a good price, I am interested to see more pictures.