Lo08nyb Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hi David what about this set up Hobbywing EZRUN 60 Amp ESC Brushless Combo With 8.5T 4000kV Motor For 85 quid seems pretty reasonable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Allen Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Probably will be fine, better suited to a 1/10th than the SC8 combo you mentioned. Unlikely to be usable at a touring car race meeting though as 8.5T would be considered a modified motor and very few clubs or events run that class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Allen Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Although I would have to say that this Speed Passion combo is a bargain at the price (for racing) and available from a UK seller I know and trust. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speed-Passion-Reventon-S-ESC-Comp-V3-17-5R-Motor-Combo-Brushless-/151325393819?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item233bb2439b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi guys, I ended up buying a brushless set up, didn't go too mad as I'm spending quite a bit on a new buggy project. I went for a leopard 60amp esc with 4370kw motor combo, also got 2 x 2c turnigy 5000MAh lipos. I don't think the lipos come with connectors, what would be the best method of connecting the lipos to esc? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Also I don't think the TC3 is going to be geared correctly for the new brushless system, I just checked the original pinion and it's a 25t pinion with the esc motor and battery set up for the above what should I be running? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi guys, Postman came today with lots of treats! Got esc motor combo and also lipos have had to order different pinion gears done some routing around on line and for this kind of motor team associates recommend anything between 17t - 20t so order all 3 and will have a play and see how each one performs. Also the lipo connectors are different to the esc.... Lipos have bullet type connectors and esc has dean type question is which would be the best to change? Lipos or esc Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi guys, Postman came today with lots of treats! Got esc motor combo and also lipos have had to order different pinion gears done some routing around on line and for this kind of motor team associates recommend anything between 17t - 20t so order all 3 and will have a play and see how each one performs. Also the lipo connectors are different to the esc.... Lipos have bullet type connectors and esc has dean type question is which would be the best to change? Lipos or esc Cheers! i would go deans but it also depends on whats on your charger as you may be changing them aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi mate, Have a charger with all possible charging adapters iv never changed the plugs on a lipo is there anything I need to be causes of? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi mate, Have a charger with all possible charging adapters iv never changed the plugs on a lipo is there anything I need to be causes of? Cheers! if youare going to change plugs just remember todo one side at a time. so if your doing deans do the pos first and leave the neg with the old plug on it till your finished the other side and keep it away from any metal parts that may be lying around. heres a the traxxas connector way and the deans connectors way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Got esc motor combo and also lipos have had to order different pinion gears done some routing around on line and for this kind of motor team associates recommend anything between 17t - 20t so order all 3 and will have a play and see how each one performs. Also the lipo connectors are different to the esc.... Lipos have bullet type connectors and esc has dean type question is which would be the best to change? Lipos or esc Cheers! That combo is basically a newer version of mine but with different branding. My motor is a 10t 3900kv. I managed to get hold of another combo for my truggy so I've now moved it over to the TC3. Every thing fitted well but I need some better double sided pads to mount the esc & rx. The combo has a decent turn of speed. I'm running a 27 pinion and 72 spur but I also have a 25 and 30 pinion. With the 27 the motor was warm to the touch after 3 or 4 mins but these motors run hot anyway. It's definitely cooler in the tc3 compared to the truggy though. I'm rebuilding the shocks tonight. The next thing I need is a new set of tyres and perhaps a new shell as the enzo shell I have at the moment is abit 2004 lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 the deans connectors way v=XYhmzY5wQAA When I bought my sons buggy (preowned) I took the battery (nimh) out to charge it. I put it on my sink and hear the distinct noise of a battery shorting out. The previous owner had put the male deans onto the battery and I had placed my battery on my stainless sink. I'd never used deans before but I thought to myself "that's dangerous" and promptly cut the wires to the battery/esc and resoldered/heatshrinked the wires the right way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi Optimus, Tc3 is looking good in the photos! I found my old manual for the car and it reads that with a 10turn motor the pinion should be 18t for the 72 spur....I bought a load anyway they where only cheap after spending the best part of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Ha, it might look decent in the pictures but its rough around the edges up close as my younger brother had it for a few years. The bottom of the chassis is really scratched up. I'd like to replace all the screws underneath there at some point. I bought some of those blocks that hold in the front and rear hinge pins as the originals have been stripped of thread. I've still got to put those on. Rebuilding the shocks is easy (it was only my second time doing so) but I should look at my manual too as I'm fairly sure it states what weight oil to use. If your tc3 was used as much as mine you'll be surprised of the colour of the oil that comes out baring in mind its clear when it goes in. As for setup. Goodness knows, I remember messing around with it when I was younger but I didn't have a setup table. Just rulers and set squares lol. At the moment I'm just driving around with the shell off (I hate the enzo) so I'll worry more about the handling when I get a new shell and tyres/wheels. You got any pics of yours? Oh yeah, I don't know how brushed motors compare with brushless so its pure guesswork with the gearing for me at the moment. The smallest pinion I have is a 25... Edited July 16, 2014 by optimus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hi Optimus, I'll upload some photos of it later, I'm currently working at home and cannot focus what so ever and certainly won't get anything done if I start messing around with the car lol I bought a new servo for the steering so that will be going in later tonight, also going to pick up the dean connectors so I can start using the lipos Would you recommend a balance charge for the first time charging them? Think ill have a bash at the shocks tonight if I have enough time! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I bought a cheap balance charger. It does the job and has a digital display but it won't charge without the battery being connected to the balance port so I guess its probably good practice to balance charge each time and won't harm the battery. I've read about people doing a balance charge every few cycles of their batteries so I suppose its ok to do this and I think the battery will charge a bit quicker but I'd rather not risk it... I had a spare half hour this afternoon and took the tc3 out for a blast. The motor got hot as hell. Smaller spur for me too methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I bought a cheap balance charger. It does the job and has a digital display but it won't charge without the battery being connected to the balance port so I guess its probably good practice to balance charge each time and won't harm the battery. I've read about people doing a balance charge every few cycles of their batteries so I suppose its ok to do this and I think the battery will charge a bit quicker but I'd rather not risk it... I had a spare half hour this afternoon and took the tc3 out for a blast. The motor got hot as hell. Smaller spur for me too methinks. if the motor got hot as hell like you said drop the pinion size a couple of teeth if you have smaller ones then try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Cheers, will do. Out of curiosity would a bigger spur have the same effect as using a smaller pinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Cheers, will do. Out of curiosity would a bigger spur have the same effect as using a smaller pinion? yes it should do you but most people go smaller pinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yeah. I was just wondering. Pinion is a whole lot easier to change anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yeah. I was just wondering. Pinion is a whole lot easier to change anyways. yep just wish other parts were that easy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Right, All the new bits have been installed: New esc New brushless motor New 2.4g radio system New steering servo And some lipo power! (soldered on the new connectors today as well) Just waiting on the smaller pinion to be delivered have ordered a 18,19, & 20 going to try the lot and see where I end up! Going to service the shocks at some point this week then start bashing! Thanks for all your help guys really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Wow just took it out with the 25t pinion kept an eye on the motor temp it was getting quite warm but it was so fast like uncontroable fast! Will gear it down I know it will loose some speed, my only worry is that due to it having over double the power it use to will it damage the gears and differentials? As if I remember they where only plastic surely they won't be able to take all that new brushless & lipo stress? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I need to do service my diffs too. I think it will be fine if they are looked after (lubed up). Make sure your pinion is meshed properly too otherwise your spur will get chewed up... My esc is set for maximum punch which is fun for breaking traction and getting the wheels spinning although it would have more grip more when I get some new tyres. It is kind of fun sliding the thing around on the old tyres though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 iam running a brushed 15t motor with a 2s lipo and traxxas mini slash sct tyres and i have no real grip with those on there and your right its soo much fun when it loses grip and it starts to slide about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Oooo some nice oily jobs to do, shocks and diffs! Car was quite difficult to control so think I'll have a bash at setting up the suspension properly as well over the next few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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