What do you guys think of them, I was thinking of doing the conversion if I would be able to run with the nitro guys and LH allowed Lipo's.

This might be the next big class to start thinking about getting into, and I hear that they are wicked fast.

When built correctly they are very fast. The hi torque allows you to hit your maximum speed very quickly. Its like having a nitro engine thats always on the pipe.

You can also last in a short main without really having to pit.

If you want some detailed information and to see tons of converted buggies go to www.RC-Monster.com

Looks like fun, is it posible to keep the mechanical brakes besides using the ESC brakes for these?

Yes, you just keep the brake servo in place and use channel mixing. On the ESC I assume you disable the braking program. Not many reasons to use a mechanical brake, though I know a few people who have it setup that way. Most of the time its because people kept a 2spd transmission in the car, and need someway to slow it down.

I've even seen setups that use a traditional nitro clutch so soften the low end punch of the electric motor and make it more tractable.

Thanks ThirdGen, kinda wondered if that was possible, I'd probably run both to make sure there's pleny of brake to go around if I were ever to go this route...............

motor brakes (even w/ a center diff) are alot stronger than mechanical brakes in most cases. i can lift the rear of my truck, if i slam hard on the brakes. but hard braking is also very hard on the controller, which is why some use mechanical brakes (keeps controller temps down). the other reason to use mechanical brakes, is if you're using a high voltage setup w/ an air/boat controller.