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Old 10-14-2008, 04:04 PM
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1. <Car> Factory Team RC8
2. <Motor> Neu 1512 2.5D Motor or Medusa 60mm 2000Kv Motor
3. <Speed controller> Mamba Monster ESC V1
4. <Lipo Battery> PolyRC 6000mah 25C 4S 14.8V Battery
5. <Charger> hyperion 610i Duo
6. <Conversion Kit> RC Product Designs
7. <Cooling Fan> None
8. <Likes of your setup> handles just like regular nitro RC8. Simple plug and go.
9. <Dislikes of your setup> none that I can think of
10. <Description on your motor performance> As fast as the fastest nitro engines. Excellent punch but controllable.
11. <Battery Life> 18 - 25 minutes depending on track conditions and setup.


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This is a great thread. I like to see what everybody else is running. I think adding in gear ratio will be good too.
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What's up Doug? We missed you Sunday.

1. <Car> Mugen MBX-6
2. <Motor> Neu 1512/2/D/F
3. <Speed controller> Mamba Max Modified. 2 fans, Novak Capacitor, 2s Lipo Receiver Pack with HT Batteries Voltage Regulator.
4. <Lipo Battery> Polyquest 4s 25c 5000mah
5. <Charger> Hyperion AC/DC
6. <Conversion Kit> RCPD Diff Mount, R/C Monster Battery Tray
7. <Cooling Fan> 25mm Novak x2
8. <Likes of your setup> I finally got it to run cool and stay running.
9. <Dislikes of your setup> I can't run it my sleep.
10. <Description on your motor performance> One notch below stupid fast.
11. <Battery Life> 20 minutes would be pushing it a bit.
12. <Gearing> 12t/46

1. <Car> Mugen MBX-5T
2. <Motor> Neu 1515/1.5/D/F
3. <Speed controller> Mamba Max Modified. 2 fans, Novak Capacitor, 2s Lipo Receiver Pack with HT Batteries Voltage Regulator.
4. <Lipo Battery> Polyquest 4s 25c 5000mah
5. <Charger> Hyperion AC/DC
6. <Conversion Kit> R/C Monster Diff Mount, RCPD Battery Tray
7. <Cooling Fan> 25mm Novak x2
8. <Likes of your setup> I finally got it to run cool and stay running.
9. <Dislikes of your setup> I can't run it my sleep.
10. <Description on your motor performance> One notch below stupid fast.
11. <Battery Life> 20 minutes would be pushing it a bit.
12. <Gearing> 13t/46

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Old 10-14-2008, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug T
This is a great thread. I like to see what everybody else is running. I think adding in gear ratio will be good too.
That can be number 12
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1. <Car> Associated RC8
2. <Motor> Neu 1512/2.5/D/F
3. <Speed controller> Mamba Monster
4. <Lipo Battery> ThunderPower 4s 25c 5000mah, Trakpower 4s 25c 4900mah
5. <Charger> ThunderPower 1010c, 610c
6. <Conversion Kit> RCPD Conversion Kit w/Integrated Battery Tray
7. <Cooling Fan> OEM
8. <Likes of your setup> Once it gets up to operating temperature (160-165*) it doesn't rise any further, pack after battery pack. Well designed and OEM looking.
9. <Dislikes of your setup> None
10. <Description on your motor performance> Linear feeling power, very controllable, same speed as a "tuned" nitro engine and pipe.
11. <Battery Life> 20 minutes on a large track, medium traction, big jumps, elevation changes
12. <Gear Ratio> 46T Plastic Kyosho Spur Gear, 19T Robinson Pinion

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Originally Posted by MustGoFaster
.....Trakpower 4s 25c 49000mah...
Damn.....That thing must be huge!
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*Edited previous post to correct mAh

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Old 10-15-2008, 02:39 AM
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UPDATE:

1. <Car> Mugen MBX6
2. <Motor> Either NEU 1512 1.5Y (on the way)
3. <Speed controller> MMM (do not have yet)
4. <Lipo Battery> Neu Energy 5s 5000mah (do not have yet)
5. <Charger> Hyperion 610i dual (on the way)
6. <Conversion Kit> RC Monster (on the way)
7. <Cooling Fan> 30mm for motor (on the way)
8. <Likes of your setup> In progress of putting together
9. <Dislikes of your setup> Same as above
10. <Description on your motor performance> Same as above
11. <Battery Life> Same as above
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1. <Car> Mugen MBX5T
2. <Motor> Neu 1515 1.5d/f
3. <Speed controller> MMM w/LiPo RX pack/regulator
4. <Lipo Battery> Neu Energy 4s 5k
5. <Charger> Integy
6. <Conversion Kit> RC Product Designs w/Ultimate Tray
7. <Cooling Fan> 25mm Novak
8. <Likes of your setup> Chassis is dialed
9. <Dislikes of your setup>Wish I could depend on MMM internal BEC and eliminate Rx pack
10. <Description on your motor performance> Perfect
11. <Battery Life>12-14 minute
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Old 10-15-2008, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MustGoFaster
It's made up of two 2s 7.4v Trakpowers that I normally use in my 10th scale 2wd Buggy. This is just until I can buy another ThunderPower 4s.
He is justing playing with you Steve.

You wrote 49000 mah
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All in my signature
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Old 10-15-2008, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MustGoFaster
1. <Car> Associated RC8
2. <Motor> Neu 1512/2/D/F
Steve, I thought you had a 2.5D/F? That's what your sig says also.
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Originally Posted by shurcooL
Steve, I thought you had a 2.5D/F? That's what your sig says also.
Thanks, post corrected.
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Old 10-17-2008, 08:34 AM
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UPDATE:

1. <Car> Mugen MBX6
2. <Motor> Either NEU 1512 1.5Y (on the way)
3. <Speed controller> MMM (do not have yet)
4. <Lipo Battery> ZIPPY-H 5s 3300mah and 4000mah (on the way and Dirt cheap!!!)
5. <Charger> Hyperion 610i dual
6. <Conversion Kit> RC Monster (on the way)
7. <Cooling Fan> 30mm for motor (on the way)
8. <Likes of your setup> In progress of putting together
9. <Dislikes of your setup> Same as above
10. <Description on your motor performance> Same as above
11. <Battery Life> Same as above
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1. <Car> Losi 8ight
2. <Motor> NEU 1512 2.5D/F
3. <Speed controller> Tekin R1 Pro with fan mod
4. <Lipo Battery> Polyquest 4s 4500mah
5. <Charger> Hyperion 610i duo
6. <Conversion Kit> RCPD
7. <Cooling Fan> 25mm for ESC
8. <Likes of your setup> Excellent get up and go
9. <Dislikes of your setup> a bit heavy. Would like to trim some weight. RCPD tray is like 8oz. Might try losi tray.
10. <Description on your motor performance> Acc better then nitro. same top speed.
11. <Battery Life> ~15m
12. <Gearing> 13/47
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