cyronn Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 yep thats the spur mate, the kit came with a 15 and a 16 pinion with a 45T plastic spur. I run the 15T pinion and 45T spur at the moment on 4S, but I am lookin on getting at 18/19T pinion soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 How's the plastic spur holding out so far? I've gone down from the 50t to a 48t to help with my gearing options, might even try the 46t. I will break 80mph when it gets a bit warmer and with road tyres (belted) Seb - what do you intend doing with it once it's completed, speed or throwing it up in the sky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 well at the moment the plastic spur on 6s holds up a treat tbh, minimal wear on the spur after 3 runs. I did take that motor cradle out tho which Matt N advised me to do, which probably did help. it does get hot though lol i put my finger on it to check haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebcoe Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Seb - what do you intend doing with it once it's completed, speed or throwing it up in the sky? Yeah throwing it about anywhere I can find and down the local track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) I have ordered a 2s nano 6000mah 65-130 lipo from HK for my truggy wanted to see how long it took, then I will order another one for 4S, plus my way of thinking of I ordered a couple straight off I probably get hit by customs.] edit: also ordered a rcr hardened 18T pinion. Edited February 6, 2012 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I have ordered a 2s nano 6000mah 65-130 lipo from HK for my truggy wanted to see how long it took, then I will order another one for 4S, plus my way of thinking of I ordered a couple straight off I probably get hit by customs.] edit: also ordered a rcr hardened 18T pinion. I always order my lipos in 2 How comes you didn't opt for one 4s nano? Surely it's cheaper in the long run and only have to charge once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) they didnt have a 4s pack at rated at 65-130c with 6000mah capacity. Edited February 6, 2012 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'll be painting a new shell this weekend, any suggestions of colours? As this is my 2nd go, I might go for 3 colours this time. My last one was mainly black as I wanted a stealth look, but think I might go bright this time round. My last one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) maybe try out 2 fluorescent colours like yellow green, or yellow blue. editL where do you get your mask's from please mate ? Edited February 7, 2012 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 maybe try out 2 fluorescent colours like yellow green, or yellow blue. editL where do you get your mask's from please mate ? I got the masks off the bay for the black shell. I liking the green idea, might do it mainly green with some black and silver detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebcoe Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thats a cool shell I got my bits on order I cant wait to finish this I still need a shell but that can wait until its all running well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I got the masks off the bay for the black shell. I liking the green idea, might do it mainly green with some black and silver detail thanks, sounds like a interesting choice of colours/ Thats a cool shell I got my bits on order I cant wait to finish this I still need a shell but that can wait until its all running well awesome what lipos are you planning on using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebcoe Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 thanks, sounds like a interesting choice of colours/ awesome what lipos are you planning on using. I have 2 Nano-tech 6.0 and 2 Turnigy 5.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 4S and 6S ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebcoe Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 4S and 6S ? do you mean Cell? they are both 4 cell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 yes mate, ok thats what I run really 4S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebcoe Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Ah ok cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 4s is the sweet spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hello guys, im looking for some advice and opinons from the 8ight T owners. I have decided to leave the world of petrol to have a go at brushless and I have chosen to convert a 8ight T using the Tekno V4 kit and im just looking at making a choice of motor as I am going to get the Hobbywing EZRUN Pro 150a ESC. Came accross the Leopard motors and had a little read up and people seem to like them. I was looking for a 2200kv as that seems a popular choice for a truggy but the closest Leopard motor to that I could find was 2000kv. Would that be ok? There are 2200kv Leopards on Ebay but listed as boat motors... I don't know if that makes a difference? Or is there something else that would be better? Please be gentle with me as im new to electric and have everything to get including charger, lipos, soldering iron etc.... Any help or advice would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hello mate and welcome I've heard about the Leopard and Tacon motors, but went for the trackstar motor instead. It's not as torquey as the 2200kv but I enjoy it. Can hit 70mph on 5s and do double backflips off ramps. It may be worth reading through this whole thread as there is loads of advice tips (if you haven't already) Cyronn has a good affordable system in his 8ight. Last night I put my new tyres on and decided to belt them to reduce the ballooning. Took a few photos and a vid, just incase anyone wanted to do the same. They do say sharing is caring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've heard about the Leopard and Tacon motors, but went for the trackstar motor instead. It's not as torquey as the 2200kv but I enjoy it. Can hit 70mph on 5s and do double backflips off ramps. Thanks for the reply Daz 70mph sounds good to me and 5-6s is what I will be looking to run. What Kv motor is it you have? 2350? Could I not gear a 2200kv up to hit similar speeds of 70mph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Last night I finally got to fit my new tyres. Thought I'd just post a quick guide to how I belted them to hopefully reduce the ballooning New rubber Turn them inside out Lay some duct tape down and roll the tyre over it (Gorilla is better, but this is all I had) Make sure you overlap the join by about 2-3 inches and smooth down. When completed, turn the tyres the correct way round again. Mount on the wheel and glue and admire the achievement. And lastly a quick video of it in action. Guess which ones are belted? Edited February 9, 2012 by Dazmania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks for the reply Daz 70mph sounds good to me and 5-6s is what I will be looking to run. What Kv motor is it you have? 2350? Could I not gear a 2200kv up to hit similar speeds of 70mph? I have the 2560kv motor in mine. You will be able to gear a 2200kv motor for those speeds, just need mess about with pinions. This was just for a speed run mind, normal bashing I aim for around 40-45mph to keep those temps down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Any help or advice would be much appreciated Hey mate, Have you already ordered the EZRUN Pro 150a ESC ? When I was lookin to buy my esc and motor, I did look at the leopard motor at the time but it was going to cost slightly a bit more than just going with the Xerun combo. So I decide to get the Xerun combo, which came with a 2000kv motor and 150a esc. If you went with a 2000kv motor should give you slight more torgue than a 2200kv motor, if I am right lol. Im still new to this game too tbh, either get a 2000kv motor or a 2200kv motor. Edited February 9, 2012 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hey mate, Have you already ordered the EZRUN Pro 150a ESC ? When I was lookin to buy my esc and motor, I did look at the leopard motor at the time but it was going to cost slightly a bit more than just going with the Xerun combo. So I decide to get the Xerun combo, which came with a 2000kv motor and 150a esc. If you went with a 2000kv motor should give you slight more torgue than a 2200kv motor, if I am right lol. Im still new to this game too tbh, either get a 2000kv motor or a 2200kv motor. That's right, a lower kv will mean more torque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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