Tug Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 49 minutes ago, sean-vrs said: Yes im running 26cc standard engine with losi pipe imo 40mph is the sweet spot for bashing Cheers, I don't think I'll need anymore than that for my use. Point, squirt, jump, repeat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 What RPM's you getting out the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Cool as muck, now I'm thinking about an ebaja. That hobbywing seems to handle this fine so would Surley suit a baja with ease. Would an 8s baja be insane power? Front wheels up rear wheels skipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 4 minutes ago, RCbutcher said: Cool as muck, now I'm thinking about an ebaja. That hobbywing seems to handle this fine so would Surley suit a baja with ease. Would an 8s baja be insane power? Front wheels up rear wheels skipping. If the packs fit it ain't insane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayzie12 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 2 hours ago, RCbutcher said: Cool as muck, now I'm thinking about an ebaja. That hobbywing seems to handle this fine so would Surley suit a baja with ease. Would an 8s baja be insane power? Front wheels up rear wheels skipping. This vid is from one of the guys who used to forum, think it was an XL2 with the 780kv motor on 8s he ran, just dont quote me on it. but it is quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 2 hours ago, RCbutcher said: Cool as muck, now I'm thinking about an ebaja. That hobbywing seems to handle this fine so would Surley suit a baja with ease. Would an 8s baja be insane power? Front wheels up rear wheels skipping. 8s would be pointless in a Baja. The right electrics to begin with and 6s/7s is plenty, I saw Mr Nojs running on 7s and it was a serious handful. The instance power is just far greater than an IC so something of equal power in IC wouldn't be as hard to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Instant power in that video - too much to be honest. Wonder what the diff / driveshafts look like!! Doesn't seem right without an IC motor 'though, but would be hard to equal that power - possible and could be fun!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 10 hours ago, RCbutcher said: Cool as muck, now I'm thinking about an ebaja. That hobbywing seems to handle this fine so would Surley suit a baja with ease. Would an 8s baja be insane power? Front wheels up rear wheels skipping. I wouldn't call it insane, but certainly a handful, paticularly on anything more than damp grass. Running 7S and a 17 tooth pinion helps to hobble some of the torque, this makes the car far more driveable. This is all based on the 2028, 780KV motor. At the time of writing this, none of the Hobbywing max range will recognise odd cell counts, not even manually. Rear tyres are key, most favour Hostile MX Nightmares, very good on any off-road terrain. Don't run them on road, they'll be wrecked very quickly. Uber make a nice rear tyre, but I've not tried it yet. Don't expect it to stop "on a dime", they're big and heavy. I've recently fitted KM front cable operated discs and the stopping distance on road is cut in half. I haven't yet tried them off road, it's been too wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 7s with 17/57 gearing works for me....I'd have to gear down for 8s and frankly, CBA As for brakes, overrated for bashing, IMHO of course. The 5ive is heavy enough not to need any...quick left, right, left, right on the steering and she'll slow right down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tug Posted April 18, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2016 And we all know about opinions! I like the option of having mechanical brakes for several reasons; less stress on the ESC, still have leccy braking should the mechanical brakes pack up during a bash, can stop the car quickly should the pinion fall off (it happens). Also, the heavier the car, the more backups and failsafes the better. My tuppence worth. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 You stick to brakes, I'll continue to use the force Not killed anyone yet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, Noj said: Not killed anyone yet..... Not trying hard enough then! To all; Flippant jokes aside, I'm picking up on this post because of a status update recently made by Nitroholic, he was commenting on the logistics of moving 1/5 machines around, whether it was for driving them or maintenance, they're big lumps that require a sizeable effort to shunt around. He ain't wrong! I've owned the Baja for approximately 5 years and the Super 5sc Flux for approximately three, but they're fly-weights compared to this platform! To put it into context, you need to carry a 5ive/X2 from either the front or rear bumper and STILL turn it sideways just so you can fit through a door! They're enormous! And blooming heavy! That's all for now, updates as they happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I use dog lead from the 99p store and tow my X2 everywhere..... Also makes getting through door ways easier too as you don't have to be holding it while you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, scatteh316 said: I use dog lead from the 99p store and tow my X2 everywhere..... Also makes getting through door ways easier too as you don't have to be holding it while you do it. How much was the lead ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, scatteh316 said: I use dog lead from the 99p store and tow my X2 everywhere..... Also makes getting through door ways easier too as you don't have to be holding it while you do it. I'd imagine it's not as easy with a leccy rig as the motor is permanently engaged unlike in a gasser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Just now, Rover Man said: How much was the lead ??? I see what you did there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, Rover Man said: How much was the lead ??? I don't think he got much change from a quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Just now, chewbacca said: I'd imagine it's not as easy with a leccy rig as the motor is permanently engaged unlike in a gasser. If your motor is jammed to the point where it won't be turn over easily when pulling it then towing it is the least of your problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 7 minutes ago, chewbacca said: I'd imagine it's not as easy with a leccy rig as the motor is permanently engaged unlike in a gasser. Now i could be 100% wrong here but seem to remember something ive seen on tv or read. If you spin a motor with no power does it not act as a basic type of dynamo ??? If so if you pull if far enough your battery would be recharged . Worth looking in to by one of the leccy guru's lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Just now, Rover Man said: Now i could be 100% wrong here but seem to remember something ive seen on tv or read. If you spin a motor with no power does it not act as a basic type of dynamo ??? If so if you pull if far enough your battery would be recharged . Worth looking in to by one of the leccy guru's lol Your theory is correct except for one minor point. Nobody is gonna tow their rig that far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, Rover Man said: Now i could be 100% wrong here but seem to remember something ive seen on tv or read. If you spin a motor with no power does it not act as a basic type of dynamo ??? If so if you pull if far enough your battery would be recharged . Worth looking in to by one of the leccy guru's lol Remove the lid from your Rx box, then turn your front wheels by hand vigorously left and right. You should see you Rx light flash on briefly. Exact same theory. However, as Chewie said, I ain't dragging it that far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 23 minutes ago, scatteh316 said: I use dog lead from the 99p store and tow my X2 everywhere..... Also makes getting through door ways easier too as you don't have to be holding it while you do it. I have a lead for towing the big rigs, but I'm just trying to avoid damaging the door frames! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 16 minutes ago, scatteh316 said: If your motor is jammed to the point where it won't be turn over easily when pulling it then towing it is the least of your problems. Large motors of a low KV create an enormous amount of drag, you KNOW when you're pulling one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, Tug said: Large motors of a low KV create an enormous amount of drag, you KNOW when you're pulling one! I knew my comment was valid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Plus isn't it right that it's not too good to actually spin the motor with a pinion connected when it's not all switched on? I remember the joys of trying to work on one in my bedroom... That was 'fun' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.