Gaz! Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Want! I'm nearing the need to replace my summit shell, think I've found it...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I was losing interest in my ERBE, I think I'll slow it down and Summitise it! Even fit the two speed conversion? The diffs can't handle the current set-up anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Every small hex bolt is nutted from behind......that's what mi tiny nuts were for Edited July 30, 2015 by Noj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Nice who did the paint job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Me Had an idea, went with it, chemical rust involved, mesh, plasticard, tiny brass hex bolts and weathering, all done on the outside, interior done in silver, flag is a 1/6th pennant....may not survive bashing, only way to find out was to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 that's a top job mate, looking for someone to do my apocolypse shell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I've always fancied a summit and always managed to fight the impulse to hit the buy button but now seeing yours Noj it's making almost impossible to resist !! Top paint job fells very impressed I could just see this parked up in the background of some apocalyptic movie !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 do it, the summit is my all time favourite rc, i'm running 14v dewalt with a mamba monster 2 esc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 The Apocalypse shell totally transforms the truck, one of Proline's best efforts IMO. Thanks for the comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Every small hex bolt is nutted from behind......that's what mi tiny nuts were for I bet you say that to all the boys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Mostly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Could do with a little help/ advice please, What's the best all round way to go with a motor upgrade? Mine is stock and getting a bit tired and whines a fair bit sooooo, Which is the recommended drill motor or should I go brushless? I have to say, a little more speed would be nice but would rather it stay reliable if that makes sense. Thanks in advance, gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I went brushless. 2000KV sensored motor, XERun 150amp esc. Upped the gearing a little as well. Speed is slightly up on stock, much more power, and super controllable, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) I went for 14v dewalt motor which gives a bit more wheel speed but stacks of torque i've ran mine on 5s.Still great for going slow with no cogging. The family does trail walks round woods and it's also perfect for that as has good runtime. If you but one from a parts supplier remember you will have to cut out a notch on the shaft for the grub screw to do on, I got mine from kershaw designs so it was already done. I fitted mine to stock mount which requires minor fettling to fit but i think kd do a full kit now. From what i've read there's not much gain to be had going for twin dewalts and can prove more hassle than it's worth. Edited July 31, 2015 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I'd avoid too much power through the Traxxas diffs, they just can't handle it. Either DeWalt or 1800 to 2000 kv, but limit it to 4S max. My ERBE runs an Xerun combo, sensored 1800kv, geared high at approximately 24/62, and on 4S this produces plenty of speed. Too much speed really cos the diffs still fail far too regularly. Just a few thoughts for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Also running the Kershaw Designs Dewalt motor set up, stock spur, 14t pinny, iirc. Torque is much improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I ran stock motor with lipo and 16 tooth pinion, this pepped her up noticeably. Stock is 14 tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 An, then I may have fitted something higher than 14t... The Dewalt motor is a peach...like the way it starts slowly then spins up madly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Yeah, want to keep it as solid as possible.... So kerbs haw kit or brushless...hmmm, esc wise would a sc8wp work or not be enough grunt? Will only ever be 4s though.... Thanks for the help guys, mucho appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Can the sc8 run brushed motors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I reckon an SC8WP would work, just check the ratings on your motor. A lot of 1/8th motors around the 2000kv mark have a max rating of a little over 120amps, which is slightly over the continuous rating of the SC8. However you'll never sustain the max so no problems there. However, you really want a sensored setup with the Summit - especially if you want nice and smooth low speed crawling. I don't have any recommendations for a sensored waterproof ESC unfortunately. I run a XeRun 150 which isn't waterproof, but I do have a dusty motors shroud which keeps the splashes out just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The sc8 doesn't, I melted someone's on 4s, 2650kv four pole fitted, couldn't take the current draw. 150a for a BL set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Popular esc on the summit is tekin rx8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Weird, being as they are kick ass yet totally non WP. Corrosion X-ing is presumably one of their regular maintenance chores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 another reason i went for the monster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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