electric Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) the 9L is running great, had it since around october, still on the same bearings and it runs smooth still too much power really on 3S but thats what makes it fun yer thats a rcm heatsink, had to grind most of the fins off to get it to fit but the motor runs very cool anyway. its more to stop the ends popping off have you tried running a BEC and extra caps? the guy i got my MM off used to run it on 5S and said he used the BEC, 4 extra caps and a fan to keep it cool. it was snellemin actually, you might of seen him around the rcm forums i have bought a 2200 combo already for my crt so i may try the esc from that to see what it's like but i would be able to get a good deal on the 5s esc so i will probably just go for that.... EDIT: do you think the 8L is able to take 5s for speed runs? Edited June 1, 2009 by electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 should do, my 9L runs 120*F on 3S geared 13/40 when i went up to 15/40 it ran at 130*F doing speed runs do you know anywhere apart from hobbycity to get zippy-r lipos? they only sell smaller mah ones now or anywhere to get decent cheap lipos i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 should do, my 9L runs 120*F on 3S geared 13/40 when i went up to 15/40 it ran at 130*F doing speed runs do you know anywhere apart from hobbycity to get zippy-r lipos? they only sell smaller mah ones now or anywhere to get decent cheap lipos i guess i got my zippy-r's off ebay but they don't sell them as you say anymore and i don't think anywhere has the higher MAH ones anymore zippy flightmax's have got some good reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 almost on -300 stock though could be a long wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke.f Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 nice bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 old lipo went puff at last TM, the new one arrived today its a 5000mah 3S made by Turnigy was only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milliscent Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) where did you find this epicly cheap lipo ? Edited June 15, 2009 by yoldume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 hobbycity.com no need to quote the whole post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milliscent Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 hobbycity.com no need to quote the whole post sorry mate just realised lapse of forum concentration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 broke my shock tower last week while filing this: so thought i would make one out of the plastic Mr T gave me(thanks Carl ) it came out pretty well considering the only tools used were a hacksaw, file and then obviously a drill and tap set i decided to connect the tower at the top to stop it flexing like the stock one had to make one hole slightly larger as i drilled it a bit off but other than that its all good it seems pretty strong but im sure i will find out soon, if it holds up i will start on a rear one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLad Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) You done well making that with the tools you have access to But..... What is it made from?? Is it perspex?? (polycarbonate). If it is - it might be a bit brittle for the job edit: and put a radius on those internal square cuts at the bottom - will help prevent cracking Edited July 1, 2009 by HappyLad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hide Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I love this thing. Its a monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I love this thing. Its a monster Yeah its like Frankenstein, except it keeps working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 lol thanks guys Rich its lexan/polycarbonate i think good idea on the radius, will do that next time its apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hide Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm amazed your lipo hasn't been destoryed Is it hardcase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 nope just a softcase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) another small update anyone who runs the traxxas wheelie bar will know how the bottom mount pops off the chassis and sticks into the ground after a bit of running and i also snapped mine so i decided to try the RPM wheelie bar mount(also the mount for the slash bumpers) im pretty impressed with t really, uses every mount point possible at the back, only thing was the screws provided were only long enough to thread about 3mm into the plastic which i didnt think would hold so i swapped them for some longer ones i also managed to bend both front turnbuckles making that rustler video so i ordered some associated blue titanium ones, they are pretty skinny but should hold up anyway... the compulsary pic: Edited July 11, 2009 by rcsammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hide Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 The way you bash it makes me want one. I hope my mini revo will be this strong! Hopefully RPM will make some bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 The way you bash it makes me want one. I hope my mini revo will be this strong! Hopefully RPM will make some bits. They should in time, they have for most of the popular traxxas cars. Looking good sammy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hide Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I recall them saying they wouldn't make any stuff for it I hope that is wrong though, although it seems very tough from what I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Looks great sammy,keep us updated Oh i dont think that chevy shell will last long with that set up in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 thanks guys, hopefully the shell will last for TM atleast i expect RPM will make some mini revo parts, i dont think there is a traxxas car that they dont make parts for yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc-racer-kirby Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 The way you bash it makes me want one. I hope my mini revo will be this strong! Hopefully RPM will make some bits. where did you buy the mini revo from? there not available in the uk yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 the US i guess then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_rc Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 the US i guess then Looks great Sammy, I was gunna buy that wheelie bar mount, the Traxxas ones are crap as are the wheely bars IMO, but unfortunately there aren't many others that look stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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