Question for the 1/8 scale electric guys
#18
Is there a reason to choose the 2200 over the 2650 motor? I would have thought the 2650 is more suited for a 1/8th buggy while the 2200 with its monstrous torque would be better suited to bigger trucks. Doesn't the 2650 already have more than enough torque?
#19
Tech Adept
MMM combo is very reliable. No argument there.
Personally, I think the conversion kit you use is something that you should spend time researching. Personally, I am a HUGE fan of the Tekno Rc conversion. You can find it at Impaktrc.com. The reason why i'm such a fan is based off several things. 1) I like having a brake servo. The brake bias is something people will tell you that you don't need, but I disagree. Especially on shorter tracks, you can dial out some front brake and give the car a front one-way kind of feel. 2) It comes with a different chassis. These guys spent a lot of time figuring out how to put what where and it shows. 3)The motor mount is basically a giant heat sink with tapped holes for a fan. I love it.
Now, notice my extensive use of the word "I". Its just what I like. Watch different cars, do research and ask questions. Why 1/8 electric is so awesome is because there are so many different options. Whats best for me might not be best for you and thats cool. Good luck!
Personally, I think the conversion kit you use is something that you should spend time researching. Personally, I am a HUGE fan of the Tekno Rc conversion. You can find it at Impaktrc.com. The reason why i'm such a fan is based off several things. 1) I like having a brake servo. The brake bias is something people will tell you that you don't need, but I disagree. Especially on shorter tracks, you can dial out some front brake and give the car a front one-way kind of feel. 2) It comes with a different chassis. These guys spent a lot of time figuring out how to put what where and it shows. 3)The motor mount is basically a giant heat sink with tapped holes for a fan. I love it.
Now, notice my extensive use of the word "I". Its just what I like. Watch different cars, do research and ask questions. Why 1/8 electric is so awesome is because there are so many different options. Whats best for me might not be best for you and thats cool. Good luck!
#21
#24
Castle motors have 3mm holes I just used 3x12 mm countersunk screws and all is fine. I have done this on 3 cars that I have helped people with. If you are worried about the 3mm not holding just get a tap and run the 3mm until it strips then tap it to 4.
#25
#26
Just picked this new plastic spur gear from Losi up and I am not happy.
Do u still need to grind down the motor mount because the plastic gear is wider.. Or did I install it wrong..
thx
chris
#27
Anybody know before I fire up the die grinder ??
thx
chris
thx
chris
#29
bummer I knew you had to gring it out for the kyosho gear, but I was hoping you didnt need to for the losi gear
Oh well no big deal.
thanks
chris
Oh well no big deal.
thanks
chris