Oh How Original Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Noj said: Still a little tame for my tastes, get it geared up man! Have him a race with yours Noj... Show him how it's done... I'll come and make some rattling gear noises to make up for yours if you want I jest You just need a nice dirt area now Tug, along with a nice sweeping jump or two... Not asking for too much lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 Tame it might be, but it's suiting me perfectly! Just had a run with fully charged packs, motor hit 60C again, but the grass is long. ESC barely hit 30C, so maybe gear up? I've got a 21 tooth pinion coming, might try it for testing purposes. I did get mud on it, not happy about that! I had to hose the shell off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 23 hours ago, big gaz said: Looks awesome and as already said, good speed for bashing. whats happening with the petrol bits? I wouldn't mind buying the air filter cover if it comes available? following with interest Sorry, forgot to reply. Not decided on the gasser gear yet, I'll see how she runs leccy before I make any decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Have you thought about a motor blower? It could be a way to bring the motor temps down a bit so you can gear up more without the thoughts of rising temps in your mind. Especially on hot days. Just a thought anyway, I've never looked into prices etc... But I imagine it would solve any potential motor temp problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 I have thought about a motor fan, but would rather not have to go that route. As you said before, 65C isn't critical, the motor's are designed to take that kind of temp on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Just thinking with the 2 tooth increase on the pinion and given a particularly hot day, might yield some skidmark inducing temps... Certainly an option you have the choice to use further down the line anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Yeah, I won't rule it out, I'll certainly test the higher gearing to see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdcbr Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 looking forward to seeing this in the flesh mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Small update, the ESC is now properly bolted down. I drilled the Rx pack box lid, then screwed from underneath, penny washers to spread the load. (I think it can stay, nobody will buy a car with holes in the battery box lid? ) And no, I can't remember what denier tights I used for the mesh mod! Edited April 22, 2016 by Tug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Well thats remeasuring then, the cars made it to the the 'keep' list! I'd sell other before this Clive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 8 hours ago, Carpmart said: Well thats remeasuring then, the cars made it to the the 'keep' list! I'd sell other before this Clive! Yeah, I think that's wise. I know I've never owned a 5ive, in fact I've never driven a 5ive! But this is close enough and it's amazing! A pleasure to control! Now, to get my preferred one to two degree toe-in and to get the front wheels upright, I've had to adjust the turnbuckles quite a lot. This means there's far less contact between the threaded sections of the turnbuckles and the rod-ends. This worries me a little, any thoughts? Is this the same with the Losi? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Can you measure the visible threaded sections Tug, I'm heading to the workshop shortly and can compare against mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 You could always get some metal rod ends bud, I think they're only about 6quid a pair on eBay, then just set them to where you want and stick some bearing retainer on them, they'll never come off then, bit of a PITA if the turnbuckle actually snaps, but it's something I know a few people have done so thought I'd just suggest it to you in case you're not aware of the 'mod' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Cheers, I've been working today, on my way home now, will measure up soon. Metal ones? Might be worth a look, I'm not planning on any harsh bashing, so shouldn't move a weak point along. Accidents do happen though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 Right, first ever proper bash today, it was bloody awesome! Ocdcbr has some vid, hopefully that won't be long in coming. The car ran perfectly, nothing failed, but there was cause for concern. The lipos shifted and came within seconds of being ripped open by the pinion! This will be addressed for the longterm. Just about fast enough to not look silly. Handles just like any 5ive, which means it handles perfectly. Temps were fine, the motor clocked 50C, the ESC didn't know it had been switched on it was so cool. First ever jump resulted in a barrel roll and roof landing. No damage. Then I managed to launch it off of the smallest berm ever and slam her nose first into the large berm I was aiming for! She flipped right over, but still no damage. WHAT...........A............MACHINE! Happy days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 That silly conversion kit layout....good to know nowt was damaged or cooked off My Max 5 arrived today, let's see how cool it stays with a 2028 attached.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saviown Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Noj said: That silly conversion kit layout....good to know nowt was damaged or cooked off My Max 5 arrived today, let's see how cool it stays with a 2028 attached.... what are you putting the max 5 and 2028 in? Edited April 30, 2016 by saviown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 My 5ive, going back to 8s.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 It was a smile inducer fo sho! I even let other people drive it! Things to attend to; Servo is weak as a kitten. Must find something better, what kind of power is needed? Diffs have held up thus far, but I know the internals need replacing. Rear shocks are still over-damped, must buy oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 How much turning power do you want and what's the budget? Have a Savox 0235 in mine, which works fine and is getting 7.4v via the BEC pro. I guess the max5 adjustable bec allows you to run the same voltage?. Tempted to drop my new spektrum 9010 in before it goes into the rail build, however been advised that converting to a push/pull set up (as Norco has just installed to his 5ive) is a wise move. Neither option could be classed as cheap tho..... If turning circle overall is an issue, team hoonage do a short Ackerman plate which will make turn in sharper; I'll be fitting this when the rally conversion is done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 To be honest, turning circle isn't too much of an issue, blip throttle and flick wheel and she'll turn. It's just that she's slow to respond to the helm, speed and power are lacking. I'm guessing at a transition speed of sub 0.15 and upwards of 35kgs are needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 The screw tips you want are Wera. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Quicker with more torque, new servo time then matey. Knowing you like Hitec, is there anything in their range that fits the bill?? I might just get mine running today....once many, many pounds have been shed, and the diffs sorted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 There's bound to be something, research time. When I change the servo, I'll also install a BEC, I don't want to overload the built-in BEC. I've designed a battery box in my head, now to make it happen. The pinion showed no sign of wear after yesterday, so it looks like I might have the mesh correct. In other news, I only buy Philips tips, pozi only fit pozi, but Philips fit both Philips and pozi head screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hitec have just bought out a new range of Largescale servos, but they are so new that feedback is a bit lacking at the mo http://www.davesmotors.com/hitec-36845-D-845WP-32-Bit-Multi-Purpose-Waterproof-Steel-Gear-Servo-w-free-DDM-Alloy-Horn.html Also ive got a stock 5ive steering servo FS pretty cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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