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My FG Monster Beetle 4wd

6K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  BigKev aka The Frog 
#1 · (Edited)
I have slowly been modding my FG MB 4wd.

Mods so far (either on or in the post)
-Alloy engine mounts
-Alloy gear plate
-Samba pipe
-2spd
-FG Hydro's on front
-Hydro on layshaft
-Alloy arms-all
-Alloy radio tray
-Twin 5755 on steering
-Twin Savox on Brakes/throttle
-DX3R
-Rose jointed steering
-Painted Shell by King RC
-Front CV's (Lost a front dogbone and inner drive axle everytime i took it out previously!!)
-F1 road wheels/tyres for street runs

Any other advice on what mods would be appreciated


Pics to follow.
 
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#2 ·
Sounds like an awesome machine, got any pics?

Are you running steel or plastic 2 spd?

How do you find the samba pipe?
 
#3 · (Edited)
Steel pinions with Plastic Spur gears.

Samba pipe-Seems awesome. Being steel feels a bit more durable than previous alloy pipes i had on other FG's in the past. Nice note. Power-hard to say unless i had exactly the same set up running side by side-it's too subjective.

Progress Pics































I have these for sale-







Only been fitted to above stage-lines are new and never hooked up-Brakes have been mounted, but never used.

Future parts to go on
-Alloy rear diff mounts
-Alloy rear Shock mount
-Upgraded alloy shocks
-Different Hyd front brakes to match layshaft brake
-Alloy front shock mount
-Alloy diff cover
-Alloy gilmer belts pulleys
-Alloy rear uprights

Not sure if to go alloy front uprights, or keep plastic incase for when i hit things.....
 
#4 ·
great mods mate, keep the pics coming! looking fantastic.

have you thought about running a steel disc instead of the fibre one?

i upgraded mine (not running a hydro set up) and the difference was amazing! can lock up on any surface but still plenty of feel.
 
#6 ·
looking awesome, let me know what you think of that samba pipe, i hear their just about the best on the market.

looking like a real weapon, top work
 
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