Tug Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Here you go. got the vid from the top to process also. quality looks awful on youtube. looked better before upload.http://youtu.be/ePPvEhUp7AA and from the top. taken before the vid above.http://youtu.be/6GF1jqmefGI Great footage! Great to see her in action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Great footage! Great to see her in action! thanks. Just processing the footage from the top now, including the baja... which all will note is suspiciously absent from any jump pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Almost forgot I had this, a very dodgy iPhone vid of Tug's S5 from last weekend. Love how this thing just floats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Almost forgot I had this, a very dodgy iPhone vid of Tug's S5 from last weekend. Love how this thing just floats! That was on 4s, not bad. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Tug's been busy, news to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbs10 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Tug's been busy, news to follow. well ????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 well ????????????? Not tonight, too late to test. I'll be on it tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbs10 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Not tonight, too late to test. I'll be on it tomorrow! make sure for vids not happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 and where are these updates sir tug lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) So, what have I been up to? Buying more motors? Yes. I'd decided to try and improve efficiency by lowering my kv and upping my voltage. The Leopard 58110, 780kv (think 2028) was doing OK, but my Centre Diff mount meant I couldn't lower my gearing any lower than I was running it, 22/52. I did some calculations and figured that I could lower the kv, up the gearing and up the voltage, this should result in near identical speeds to what I have with the 780kv, but with longer runtimes. So, I took the gamble and ordered it. A 58110, 520kv! After waiting about three weeks, it was finally shipped last Friday and arrived just four days later on Tuesday, yesterday! That's amazing in itself! Last night, I got busy with the tools and swapped motors. While I had the diff mount out, I changed the two bearings as well, they seemed fine, but for a couple of quid I figured it was wise. Put her all back together and stared at her. It was, by then, too late and dark to do anything. Tonight I took her to the park and got busy with testing. I went straight in with 6s and geared back up to 25/52. On dry tarmac she clocked 43. Result! I kept on going back and forth, she looked like she was doing 40 and that's what counts. She kept this up for a full 20 minutes. That's a huge improvement over the 780kv! My bash times should now be approaching 30 minutes, that's only a guesstimate. ESC didn't thermal, reached 50C, acceptable. Motor just touched 60C, acceptable. Lipos were about 30C. In short; fine speeds, good temps, longer runtimes. I realise I'll need to get a few more packs through her to really get some concrete numbers together, but at the moment it's all looking Cushty. A proper bash session with varied terrain and driving style will be a good indicator of how efficient she's running. FYI, Leopard claim a max Amp draw of 170 for the 780kv, but only 113 Amps for the 520kv. Happy days. They also offer a 380 kv, that and 8s next? Edited October 29, 2014 by Tug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 I've also come up with an idea to increase the durability of the stub-axles, I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbs10 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) not happy mate you can guess why No PICS Edited September 24, 2014 by Corbs10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Pics would've been boring at this stage, but I will be shooting some more vid soon. That's something I can combine with more thorough testing of the new set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 520kv! Sweet as a nut... Very sporting of Leopard to see you right too Vids asap please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) 520kv! Sweet as a nut... Very sporting of Leopard to see you right too Vids asap please The 380 kv they list is stated as having a max draw of 82 amps! That on 8s would run for a fair while! I'll get filming at the earliest opportunity. Edited October 29, 2014 by Tug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Incredible efficiency. Wonder if one could be a suitable replacement for a 2028 in a badger? The xl2 wouldn't break into a sweat, allowing for higher gearing and more speed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 You think I haven't given that some thought!? I know a guy with a redundant 425kv! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 New vid up in the video section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Another run tonight with no issues whatsoever! She ran for about 15 minutes before I pulled her in as I had two other cars to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 So including the cost of the truck new, plus just the bits you have on now, not counting others you've tried, what does it stand you at if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Let's ignore the motors I've tried and removed, I'll make use of them in other projects. The car was approximately 500. I got 90 for the Tork motor, so it drops to 410. The ESC is now in the Budget-Maxx. The centre Diff conversion was free, but expect to pay 75? Could've sold the stock gearbox, but decided to keep it "just in case"! ESC that I'm using, HW 150 Amp Pro, was approximately 75. I already had it, but will factor it in. Current motor was approximately 150. A little over 700? Seems a lot, but the drivetrain doesn't need constant attention. I've broken one wishbone, that was my driving and they're so cheap to get, it's ridiculous. My point is, if I'd known exactly what to get and sold off all of the unneeded bits, I could've done it for less. I'm not fussed, I've loved every minute of it. Driving it is just fantastic! I still hold the 1717 in very high regard! Punching well above its weight and slinging this car around like a child's toy! Just too thirsty, ten minute runs are way too short! In my eyes, 700 notes well spent. I love it! Next up, a Leopard 58110, 380kv and 8s! Sorry for the long answer, I got carried away. I don't think I could get anywhere near a BL 5ive for that money, not even close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I don't think I could get anywhere near a BL 5ive for that money, not even close! Especially when you consider you'll need to part with just shy of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Especially when you consider you'll need to part with just shy of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 To be fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Cheers, I'm plenty chuffed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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