airbornedog1 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hi all, I've been in and out of the hobby for years well since I was 13 infact, So I've posted in this one because I also have a Losi mini8 T, I've read alot of the posts on them and decided to buy a velineon 380 to put in there, I know there are loads of different build guides online to help so it should be fun, would of been even more fun if I could of started it this weekend LOL...... but due to a real car breakdown I didn't manage to get it sorted, hopefully next week!! So anyway just curious because I have searched, can I use the standard 14t pinion and 62 tooth spur straight on the velineon or not?? Im not looking for speed runs just something for bashing at the local bmx track, also I have picked up all the parts from traxxas to do the conversion, I have a 55 tooth spur and a 50 tooth spur coming and lots of pinions from traxxas aswell I think I went 26 tooth all the way down to 16 tooth and I don't want to mod the motor mount, part of me is wishing I just bought the LC emb-1 as you can chuck a lipo in and run it straight out the box, oh well you live and learn Any advice will be greatly appreciated and I will try to keep you updated how its going...... My next purchase is a Hpi micro rs4 for a bit of office drifting haha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EwanF Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hi! The shaft sizes on the stock and Velineon motors are different so the standard pinions will not fit unless you want to go reducing the shaft diameter on the Velineon. Standard is something like 2mm and the Velineon is 3.15mm. You will need to buy some mod 0.5 pinions for the Velineon. RW racing do some apparently but I've just ordered some Novak ones off Ebay in the US. I've yet to fit my Velineon into my Mini 8T as the pinions haven't arrived yet but I'm lead to believe it's a straight fit but you'll need at least 17t pinion so as to avoid any trimming apparently. Please somebody correct me if I am wrong as do not want to mis-advise, but the above is what I've managed to find out thus far....I hope it helps in some way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.b Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Sounds about right Ewan. I recently sold my mini 8ight-t after much faffing around performing upgrades that were needed to stop the thing constantly breaking every time I took it out. :/ Its well worth getting the RPM rod ends and also the Aluminium caster blocks/hubs from Asiatees. It only costs around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbornedog1 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 oh cool well 16t is my smallest from traxxas and also got an 18t aswell so should be ok or maybe a tiny mod, I can deal with that.... what kept breaking Neil, I hope I don't get that many problems did you race yours or anything?? Ewan if I get mine done this weekend I'll let you know how I get on, I've never really fiddled with stuff like this, but I can work on motorbikes so I don't mind the challenge LOL.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.b Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Mainly the front caster blocks, The stock plastic parts are very weak. Also the stock rod ends were constantly popping off. I never raced it, mainly just bashed it, but I also put a few laps in at my local track (NDOR). Once I had done all the upgrades to the suspension it was much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EwanF Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 The ally parts look nice. Might have to invest at some point.... Although not yet I've already spent a fortune. .... Please do let me know how you get on! Just remember that you need the correct pinions at 0.5 mod...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbornedog1 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yes I don't really understand that Ewan, I have got all the bits to convert to traxxas E revo 1/16 gearing, I'm just questioning now the standard traxxas 16t pinion and standard traxxas 55t spur should work hand in hand along with the velineon motor, please tell me I'm right lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.b Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 You may have to grind some off the chassis to allow the motor to sit properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbornedog1 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 oh that's kool I'm sure I can do that or maybe even put a washer on each screw on the motor mount to give it a bit more clearance, just an idea would it work lol?? and I tell you what, your a great bunch thanks for your help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EwanF Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Yes I don't really understand that Ewan, I have got all the bits to convert to traxxas E revo 1/16 gearing, I'm just questioning now the standard traxxas 16t pinion and standard traxxas 55t spur should work hand in hand along with the velineon motor, please tell me I'm right lol!! Can't help you with the Traxxas stuff I'm afraid. I'm just using the normal Losi spurs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbornedog1 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Well the spur conversion has happend fine, and the motor dropped right in, mayb a little tight at the bottom but no grinding required, I'm running a 55t spur and 16t pinion both traxxas e revo, I haven't tested fully yet, I have one question though when I get to full throttle my esc the light turns red, is this correct it's not cutting out or anything I'm just wondering if this Is right? Also the wiring of the motor traxxas has a white yellow and a blue, and fuze has red black and white I'm pretty sure I've set it right but just confirm anyone if they know more about this! Thanks already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbornedog1 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Wahoo it's all sorted just slipped a 2s lipo in ready for a run outside, breakfast and a shower for me then playtime, hopefully nothing breaks, wish me luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbornedog1 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 I've tested it, running on 2s lipo 2000mah 55t traxxas spur and 16t traxxas pinion, it all seems to work ok, I had to tighten the slipper action, and also I think that if you want it for bashing 2s is plenty I couldn't get it to stay in a straight line with the AVC off turned on though the truggy was a beast, I'm just imagining what 3s would be like haha, I don't have a thermometer so had to just check by touch and it was warm after running flat out also the esc felt the same so no dramas there, I had a slight high pitch squeal after 10 mins of running but I think that the slipper was slightly loose, on doing the traxxas conversion there doesn't seem to be a place for the 4mm bar that you slide through it and the original one sits on it so if anyone knows what to do here please tell means 1 last thing I'm know looking at a new esc to run with this, any recommendations?? If any one wants to do this conversion feel free to ask I will help as much as I can.. Thanks for all your help geezers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EwanF Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Sounds good! Any running videos? I'm glad it's worked out OK. My pinions arrived from the US today so I will at some point be putting the Velineon in and the Hobbywing ESC. I also picked up a Leopard motor as well to see what that's like. I also got a couple of 2s and one 3s lipo so will test them out next weekend on the stock electrics then with my replacements....see what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbornedog1 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 No run vids, I'm not much of a technical dude lol, I.e I don't know how to upload them haha, oh exciting stuff Ewan, I'm looking at a new esc are you running an sc8? I think you will be impressed with the velineon on 380 literally just dropped it on mate no messing honestly, so easy, the spur gear and pinion conversion was easy aswell, overall well impressed with the conversion, let me know how you get on with the leopard!! I'm sure that will be insane!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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