Tommygunn Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) All correct, yes. Have you got plugs? The motor will not connect to the ESC unless you re-plug the whole system, plus the battery side. As mentioned, I went with XT150's. Tom. Edited September 10, 2017 by Tommygunn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Will xt90s be sufficient?? As that's what I have? Would like to keep the same really. Have you run yours on 5S? Edited September 10, 2017 by vimto2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygunn Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) They will probably be fine. I went with the 150's simply because it was my first time with this sort of heavy duty project and wanted everything to match up Amps wise and the best I had available were 4mm bananas and XT60's. I have only run my LST on 4S. Tom. Edited September 10, 2017 by Tommygunn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Cool, I'll try the xt90 and see how they hold up! I'm tempted to get a 4S and one 5S and see how it goes. Thanks for all your help! Will keep everyone updated on my progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygunn Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Here you go. I've also included a photo of how to modify the gear cover; holes drilled, rotation of etc. You need to space it, and the cover, away from the chassis with a stack of, in my case, three washers under each bolt because of the irregularities of the molding, otherwise, it will not sit vertically and/or will crack. The space between the motor and the gear cover was taken up with some stick-on sponge foam and keeps the dirt out, the big stuff at least. Battery tray sizing to follow. Tom. Edited September 11, 2017 by Tommygunn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Cheers mate!! That is perfect. I've fired off some emails to our engineering dept...to see if they can do this as a favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 My current order going in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygunn Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I forgot the Velcro straps. Also, get one or two of THESE lipo alarms. They can be set for a range of trigger Voltages and also give a readout of total and individual cell Voltages. I have one ziptied to the buckle side of my battery strap so that the balance lead can reach it. Tom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Too late! I've put the order in! I'll probably get that on my next order! I've gone 5S, purely because the price wasn't much different plus I can always detune the motor from the esc. Also the esc should have a low voltage cut off! I think I'm going to go for the Max8 esc and the hobbywing motor combo as its only another 30 quid, however the motor is rated to 6S where as the Gool is only rated to 21v.. Which is 5S. Will probably decide today and pull the trigger! Almost did it last night, but couldn't be bothered to get out of bed to find my wallet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Ok its all bought!! Just in case anyone else wants to know which combo I've gone for...its this one. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hobbywing-EzRun-Max8-v3-T-TRX-Plug-Waterproof-Brushless-ESC-4274-2200KV-Motor-LED-Programing-for/32758546437.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.8HQ77E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Would engine breaking be enough to slow down the losi when converted to brushless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Ok finally got round to stripping the Losi down!! Looks soo bare without all the nitro bits and servos. Also going to see if they can do something at work with my New Era Roll Bar..as that will no longer fit either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 What would people suggest as a starting pinion? Just want to get one now to get it up and running, then fine tune it later on! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygunn Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 25T/63T. Tom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Perfect...on order!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 My hobbywing motor and esc have been delivered to the local RM sorting office! So will pick that up tomorrow. I've spoken to the guys at work, they are going to try and make the mount from @Tommygunn dimensions out of 3mm stainless steel! Will see how strong it is before I buy the alloy! My batteries are here now, so need to make the battery box for that, what mm alloy thickness should I buy? I take it 1mm is too thin, 2mm or 3mm? Then its just the delivery of my pinion gear, which is mid Oct and the final bit of my puzzle. Not sure what or how to mount the New Era Roll Bar now, as there won't be any space for the battery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Just ordered an alloy sheet of 1mm alloy as looking at @Tommygunn pics, the tray doesn't look that thick. This is what I've ordered...a lot cheaper than the Losi Plastic Tray! Will just need a little work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 On 9/9/2017 at 08:20, just rolling said: Yeah, had mine in a vorza for prob 8 months doing crazy speeds on 6s, 70mph +, mostly just 4s now on a small track but always been great. The stock castle sidewinder 8 has been great and works on 5s where the hobbywing does not run on 5s with the lvc on, to be honest though i will prob just be running mine on a bigger 4s Just re-read this and soaked in the information regarding the LVC needing to be disabled when running 5S! Bit of a pain that! No, big deal...however that means I'll definitely need an LVC alarm. Might get a couple as could use one for my Carnage as well..hand to have a spare! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just rolling Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 40 minutes ago, vimto2000 said: Just re-read this and soaked in the information regarding the LVC needing to be disabled when running 5S! Bit of a pain that! No, big deal...however that means I'll definitely need an LVC alarm. Might get a couple as could use one for my Carnage as well..hand to have a spare! Cheers My stock xxle is still a handful on 5s, not tried it since i turned full power down to 80% which is prob just a touch more than 4s, hopefully the lvc works for you, never actually tried a one yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 58 minutes ago, just rolling said: My stock xxle is still a handful on 5s, not tried it since i turned full power down to 80% which is prob just a touch more than 4s, hopefully the lvc works for you, never actually tried a one yet Its the same one Tommygunn mentioned...at £2.14 would be silly not to add it to the next order! https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbykingtm-lipo-voltage-checker-2s-8s.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just rolling Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, vimto2000 said: Its the same one Tommygunn mentioned...at £2.14 would be silly not to add it to the next order! https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbykingtm-lipo-voltage-checker-2s-8s.html Cool, bargain price, be handy on most esc's as i think it's just the castle stuff that is ok on 5s with LVC activated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Soldered all my ends to xt90, not as tidy as I liked but will do! The 5s cables are so thick! Tested the esc and motor with a 3s battery and a 5s and worked a treat! Turned the punch down on the esc. Don't have the option to drop the power to 80%, so will have to do that on the transmitter! But all in all, very happy so far! I've got another pinion from another seller on eBay 26t as the other one was going to take 1 month to come! So just waiting for my motor mount from work and my sheet metal for my battery box! Thanks everyone so far for input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just rolling Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 35 minutes ago, vimto2000 said: Soldered all my ends to xt90, not as tidy as I liked but will do! The 5s cables are so thick! Tested the esc and motor with a 3s battery and a 5s and worked a treat! Turned the punch down on the esc. Don't have the option to drop the power to 80%, so will have to do that on the transmitter! But all in all, very happy so far! I've got another pinion from another seller on eBay 26t as the other one was going to take 1 month to come! So just waiting for my motor mount from work and my sheet metal for my battery box! Thanks everyone so far for input! cool, i also run the xt90's and most the time there great but there has been a few thick cable moments, think it was off high c rating batteries, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 38 minutes ago, just rolling said: cool, i also run the xt90's and most the time there great but there has been a few thick cable moments, think it was off high c rating batteries, enjoy Yeah, the 5s batteries had 8AWG wire! Don't think I'd want to use anything thicker than that on XT90's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs44 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Hi all. I'm trying to replace a bent drive shaft/dog bone. But cannot shift this pin from the hub to release the shaft. What am I missing ? All usual methods of violence, brute force and swearing have been tried and failed. Ta Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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