Lone-wolf Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Its looking like my MF-01x Jimny will be getting a make over, long wheelbase new proper rally body new wheels, but can i safely go brushless with 540 size 3300kv motor on 2S lipo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 It should handle it fine, but Id definitely want a bearing kit with it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: It should handle it fine, but Id definitely want a bearing kit with it! yep i built it with full bearing kit, and locked rear diff, open front diff. Waiting for the rally body shell to come in stock then i can get cracking and do it box art 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 The 13t blue 540 can finned motors were commonly used in the states for M chassis. They were very popular over here for a while, they won't ever set any speed records however for under £20 delivered you can't go wrong - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mritdw4 If you don't want that then the red 3650 surpass motors are incredible value for money. A lot of the budget speed runners use them and yeld very good results. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtGucnK For 1/10 bashing you can't go far wrong with these motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 52 minutes ago, Alex97 said: The 13t blue 540 can finned motors were commonly used in the states for M chassis. They were very popular over here for a while, they won't ever set any speed records however for under £20 delivered you can't go wrong - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mritdw4 If you don't want that then the red 3650 surpass motors are incredible value for money. A lot of the budget speed runners use them and yeld very good results. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtGucnK For 1/10 bashing you can't go far wrong with these motors. the blue finned F540 motor is what i have just black and 3300kv, im good to go with it just a bit concerned the transmission might strip out, of course avoid heavy braking and dont slam from forward to reverse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, Lone-wolf said: the blue finned F540 motor is what i have just black and 3300kv, im good to go with it just a bit concerned the transmission might strip out, of course avoid heavy braking and dont slam from forward to reverse Naa it will be fine, if not order some reinforced m chassis gears (black ones) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 Thanks Alex will drop it in tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 I decided against the brushless route but i have ordered the body and a separate decal sheet so hopefully my Jimny will end up looking like this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Going to look smart mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 project sort of on hold, ordered the fiat clear body as it was due in stock in 2 days, but already been put back to some time in December, may end up an xmas project 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) On 21/11/2023 at 19:01, Lone-wolf said: project sort of on hold, ordered the fiat clear body as it was due in stock in 2 days, but already been put back to some time in December, may end up an xmas project That's a good reason to get some upgrades ordered 🤣 If you haven't already got these then one piece carbon arms, CVDs and TL01 speeds gears would be nice additions. PJ has now started offering cheaper shipping (less than £15) and they arrive within 1-2 weeks. Edited November 29, 2023 by Alex97 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Alex97 said: That's a good reason to get some upgrades ordered 🤣 If you haven't already got these then one piece carbon arms, CVDs and TL01 speeds gears would be nice additions. PJ has now started offering cheaper shipping (less than £15) and they arrive within 1-2 weeks. Nice idea but i have always found the MF-01x to be a nice chassis as it is, im dreading doing the new body but it will be worth it once done, i did remove the 1040esc this morning that in all honesty has done stirling service, its now got a 1060 in it as im sticking with brushed....i do need to decide if i keep the M06 hopped up chassis or move it on though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Okay body, paint (White) and long drive shaft arrived at last, the Alitalia Decals arrived last week, i may hold of doing this till Xmas hols as i have the Ford WRC to finish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 I have extended the Jimny chassis to 239mm wheelbase and reversed the rear body mounts ready for the new Fiat 131 Abarth shell also the new motor arrived today a 540 brushed 20t motor.....next stage is to man up and cut the Fiat shell really to go on 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 your not only 1 that hates cutting out shells 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: your not only 1 that hates cutting out shells The thing is its such a lovely shell i dont want to bugger it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 yeh i know that feeling mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Lone-wolf said: The thing is its such a lovely shell i dont want to bugger it up Go for it, after seeing pics of your other cars, especially the Alfa you shouldn't have any worries, just trimmed a cliffhanger shell for my mauler, kept putting it off but wasn't too bad once I'd started 👍👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 getting it started is the problem and the 1st cut is the worst 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Okay manned up and made a start 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 looking good mate and doesnt look buggered up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Those wheels look absolutely ace 👍👍, can't wait to see it finished 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Its the wheel arches i loathe doing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, wombat said: Those wheels look absolutely ace 👍👍, can't wait to see it finished 😁 Not sure if they are staying on just needed some smaller than the Jimny wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 22 minutes ago, wolfie1 said: Its the wheel arches i loathe doing I dont mind the arches i tend to get the straight lines wonky but might score and snap the straights 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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