This is JQ Products "THE eCar" 1/8 Electric Buggy Kit. After declaring "We will never make an electric 1:8th. They are stupid", JQProducts has taken their first step into the world of electric offroad. Heavily influenced by the successful Yellow Edition Nitro 1/8 Buggy, THE eCar uses the same front and rear gearbox assemblies as the nitro version, with only the chassis, left side guard, center differential/motor mount and dogbones being different. THE eCar features a typical e-Buggy chassis layout. This weight distribution and added weight of the 4S LiPo batteries in THE eCar helps to deliver improved handling qualities compared to it's nitro brother. This has been proven with race wins around the world.
Specifications:
Vehicle: 1/8 Electric 4WD Buggy
Width: 307mm
Wheelbase: 324-328mm
Weight: 3500g
Battery Configuration: 2x2S or 4S
Internal Gear Ratio: 3.3:1
Needed To Complete:
- 2-Channel Radio System
- (1) Steering Servo
- 1/8 Scale Electronic Speed Control
- 1/8 Scale Brushless Motor
- (2) 2S LiPo Battery Pack or (1) 4S LiPo Battery Pack
- Compatible Battery Charger
- Wheels, Tires & Tire Glue
- Silicone Shock Fluid
- Silicone Differential Fluid
- Polycarbonate Paint (for body)
This product was added to our catalog on June 18, 2013
The ecar drives great, and has a lot of steering which was exactly what I wanted from a new buggy. I've ran the kit setup (aside from shock pistons and oil) indoor and outdoor with success and never felt a need to change. I was concerned about the 14mm shocks and saw people recommending the JQP-B-272 10 hole pistons, so I installed them, and haven't thought twice about the shocks again short of changing oil wt for winter/summer temps. For the record I thought the car drove well with the stock pistons also.
The White Edition eCar is a refined version of this car, but both drive well and are competitive with any ebuggy on the market.
Build Tips: When building the car make sure the hingpins move freely in arms, most recommend reaming the hingepin holes with a 4mm reamer, or better yet a #20 drill bit which is .160 or 4.1mm size. This makes sure there's no binding in (especially) the front end. Also check for smooth movement on the steering knuckles / and c hubs, they tend to be very tight, so if the movement is restricted ream the holes (I use a 7/32 drill bit) where the bushings ride to make sure of smooth front end movement. Otherwise, Enjoy!