Rtsbasic Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Looking good dude! I get a lot of people asking about mine. Just about got it dialled in and I'm about a lap off of top 3 at club. They are running 1/10 K1's etc so I'm well impressed. What motor you running? I'm gonna give the yellows a go when ive gone through my new set of whites. Thanks They do draw a bit of attention...even more when you say how much the rolling chassis costs! I'm running this 4800kv motor from Hobbyking. Its amazing for the money. When it reaches the end of its life I'll fork up for a 4 pole Leopard. At South West Indoor RC last night we had a new layout - and the micro's were no slower at all than the 10th buggies. Both fast!! I've picked up some yellow tyres so gonna give them a run next week and see how they fare. I've got another set of white ones, but I'd rather have something a bit longer lasting to do club racing with every week.. Still playing with setup but loving every lap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks They do draw a bit of attention...even more when you say how much the rolling chassis costs! I'm running this 4800kv motor from Hobbyking. Its amazing for the money. When it reaches the end of its life I'll fork up for a 4 pole Leopard. At South West Indoor RC last night we had a new layout - and the micro's were no slower at all than the 10th buggies. Both fast!! I've picked up some yellow tyres so gonna give them a run next week and see how they fare. I've got another set of white ones, but I'd rather have something a bit longer lasting to do club racing with every week.. Still playing with setup but loving every lap Let me know how you get on with the yellows. I'm running the Carisma 4500kv and it goes really well on the tracks I race. What esc you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtsbasic Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'll do a write up once I've raced on them The motor I use is about the same power as the Carisma 4500kv. Few more revs, not a lot in it.. I'm running this ESC - its an excellent fit because the low profile, and good value too Most popular seems to be the Hobbywing ESC's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I have a hobbyking 25a in mine but the external capacitors/resistors are huge! I have to put them on the top deck. Swapping to my Hobby wing ez run 25a tonight to neaten it up later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
200sx Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've just bought a GTB and have a few questions I hope someone can answer: Is a pinion supplied in the kit? if not then what pinion is recommended for the Carisma 4500kv motor? What is a good servo to go for? I'd prefer one that fits the standard mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've just bought a GTB and have a few questions I hope someone can answer: Is a pinion supplied in the kit? if not then what pinion is recommended for the Carisma 4500kv motor? What is a good servo to go for? I'd prefer one that fits the standard mount. Hi mate, you don't get a pinion with the kit. I'm running the carisma 4500 motor and 16t pinion. This fits with the standard mount. Tiny bit of trimming neededhttp://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29339__TGY_396V_HV_Metal_gear_Coreless_Digital_Servo_w_Heat_Sink_2_5kg_06sec_22_5g_UK_Warehouse_.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtsbasic Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've just bought a GTB and have a few questions I hope someone can answer: Is a pinion supplied in the kit? if not then what pinion is recommended for the Carisma 4500kv motor? What is a good servo to go for? I'd prefer one that fits the standard mount. Like Dubberz says, no kit pinion included, I run a 17T on a 4800kv motor, I might drop to a 15t or 16t even.. That's with the kit 70t spur. I run this core RC servo (CR194), which fits the standard mount --- almost. You have to dremel/cut some material from the inside, and cut some relief's in the middle of the top so you can pull it over the servo (servo is about 2mm wider than the stock mount). The servo is top notch though, fast & strong, for a sensible price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 thumbs design do a mount, wonder if it's compatible? I want that core servo for my emb,. but ,.?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 The Turnigy I have is great! Cannot fault it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtsbasic Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 The Turnigy drives really well. But one of the guys I race with had his fail this week, after about a month of use. Bit of a shame, they are as fast as the Core RC ones.. Could be just bad luck, he did have the servo saver pretty snug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
200sx Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I've ordered an 18t RW 0.5mod pinion and a PowerHD 3688 servo (I use these in my mardave and although plastic geared they are really tough) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Today's playground @ Manor RC Mansfield Woodhouse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtsbasic Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Looks like a nice layout, plenty of space for over-taking! Just signed up for the next BRCA Micro Nationals round (Dudley), anyone else from MSUK going? Sounds pretty epic, 60-80 micro's and close racing all day Long as they create a Z final for me Thanks for the replies. I've ordered an 18t RW 0.5mod pinion and a PowerHD 3688 servo (I use these in my mardave and although plastic geared they are really tough) The specs look good for that servo, looks like it should fit nicely as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Fresh tyres time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 what surface material is the track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 what surface material is the track? Carpet mate, plenty of grip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 cheers,. looked like coth or something in the pic. though off topic(ish) ,,. can u help me with the track barriers? material, floor mounting, any tips on install? as your track looks 'temporary' this would help no end. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 cheers,. looked like coth or something in the pic. though off topic(ish) ,,. can u help me with the track barriers? material, floor mounting, any tips on install? as your track looks 'temporary' this would help no end. thanks Track is basically pvc trunking taped together back to back. This has a wooden connecting block screwed in one end to join. Velcro sticks it down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Mine should be here tomorrow or wednesday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Mine should be here tomorrow or wednesday You'll love it mate. I'm gonna knock the gearing up on mine to put the wind up the Durangos at my club lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtsbasic Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Mine should be here tomorrow or wednesday You'll love it, better than them dodgy old Mini 8's that fall apart every heat You'll love it mate. I'm gonna knock the gearing up on mine to put the wind up the Durangos at my club lol These things get mighty hot with steeper gearing. I've seen someone over 150c on a Carisma 5700kv motor with 19/70. Think he was a bit overgeared!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You'll love it, better than them dodgy old Mini 8's that fall apart every heat These things get mighty hot with steeper gearing. I've seen someone over 150c on a Carisma 5700kv motor with 19/70. Think he was a bit overgeared!! That's a bit warm! I'm only going to 17t on the stock spur. What size is the stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtsbasic Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Stock spur is 70t. That's what I run, 17/70. Just as well it's only 5 min heats, it gets pretty warm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I have gone 18t pinion only because I have swapped to an aluminium chassis to disperse the heat and went 4 pole instead of the carisma motor, alloy motor mount helps and the heat sink from thumbs should also help with heat. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Stock spur is 70t. That's what I run, 17/70. Just as well it's only 5 min heats, it gets pretty warm.. Will give it a go see how it is! Looking at the ally chassis so should be good with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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