what do you guys use to stick down your esc's

[vibrating_cake]

As the title says. What do you stick your esc's down with?

On my 1:10 I used bathroom silicoln, works fine for the rx and the esc. Never had a problem with it. 

Now the 1:8 hyper 7 the esc is a lot heavier and the hyper gets a bigger beating when bashing and the silicoln just isn't holding it down and it keeps braking free. 

Are there some sticky pads or something you can get?

[lel-95]

i use the sticky pads for car numberplates, never had an ESC come off with them

[53HRA]

Harris numberplate tape from Halfords - http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_750231_langId_-1_categoryId_255230

 

Solid stuffs

[jony nitro]

Shoo Goo

[autobutcher]

Bit of foam under the esc as a cushion then the all conquering cable tie.

[heavyleftthumb]

poundland "no more nails" double sided tape. sticks well and it cheap lol

[Brushlesspowaaa]

Maplins double sided foam tape, get a whole roll for about 6 quid, and it a fair few meters worth and it's hard to pull off once it's stuck.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/search?text=Foam+tape&x=-401&y=-46#

Edited June 1, 2014 by Brushlesspowaaa

[shdaxner]

What about velcro?

 

I got a load from hobbyking with a lipo order and it works a treat holding my lipos down, the adhesive on either side is stupidly strong too.

[NOFX]

2 layers of double sided foam tape in most of em.2 zip ties crossed over in the summit, cause I bashed that hard the threads in the chassis that hold the ESC clamp on stripped

[RevoMikey]

Cable ties, cheap and bomb proof.

Edited June 1, 2014 by RevoMikey

[vibrating_cake]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sellotape-Outdoor-Sticky-Fixers-Double/dp/B000KN06TC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1401692675&sr=8-2&keywords=double+sided+foam+tape

 

i ended up getting a pack of these, 48 of them in fact!

Outdoor so fingers crossed it'll survive a wet and muddy bash.

20mm x 20mm squares will be nice for the RX too

 

Looks like the way to go! Thanks guys

Edited June 2, 2014 by vibrating_cake

[jony nitro]

poundland "no more nails" double sided tape. sticks well and it cheap lol

How much is it!

[Zardoz]

Velcro or a few spots of superglue.

[Noj]

No more nails own branded tape pads are utter cack!

[Madmini]

I use servo tape, seems to do the job ok

[mattr]

3M 4910 VHB Heavy Duty Clear Mounting Tape..........

Available for peanuts in many places, or at a 200% mark up as servo tape

[chewbacca]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Double-Sided-Mounting-Foam-Pad-Gyro-Receiver-ESC-x10-/221154287322?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item337dd29eda

[Alex97]

what ever tap I use I always take a lighter to the back of the tap to warm the glue, it sticks much better.

Edited June 2, 2014 by alex97

[vibrating_cake]

what ever tap I use I always take a lighter to the back of the tap to warm the glue, it sticks much better.

 

I like that tip!

I'll get the heat gun on it for a few seconds before i stick!

I've paid enough for the bleeding esc i may as well keep it "safe"

[chewbacca]

I find the hot tap heats up nicely without the use of a lighter.

[Noj]

^^ I second that

[RCbutcher]

Velcro you can get industrial strength but still be able to remove the esc neatly when needed. Plus it comes off hassle free too non residue. But I like the cradle esc trays I bet you could easily make one of those just a peice of plastic with 4 legs screwed onto the chassis. Some 6mm alloy tubing from B&Q then some m4 nuts and bolts. It could be done with carbon and anodized nuts too.

Edited June 2, 2014 by RCbutcher

[cutting42]

Another vote for velcro tape. Get a reel of 3M stuff from B&Q, lasts for ages and the adhesive is wicked strong.

[bjsparks]

a nice 4 to 1 one mix maybe a drop of elasticiser, u could build walls with it...........

[atom3624]

I get cheap rolls of thicker double sided tape off Ebay.

They hold well. I can double up if necessary.

If I need to remove, wasteful 'though it is, I do that, and replace with a new piece.

 

It works great. If it's a 'heavy duty basher' like the Mental Maxx or MERV, I use a longer cable tie to ensure it doesn't move much.

Al.