Originally Posted by Lee_123 (Post 6613102)

Hi guys,
I'm understand using a booster or small battery to operate the receiver and servo at the proper voltage.

How do we keep the 1s from discharging too deeply during practice or a race? Is there low voltage limiter available or do we just buy a big capacity battery and not run it long enough to pull it down too far?

At my track they are saying about 2300 mAH to recharge a battery after an 8 minute race for the 13.5 BL class on what I'd consider a large indoor track.

Also, heard that Novak is coming out with a 1s specific ESC later this year. Anyone run across a preproduction version yet?

Thanks, Lee B.

Originally Posted by theisgroup (Post 6612872)

steve has a db12r i beleive. I don't think he upgraded to the rr. so the regular 1s fits just fine in the car without the lipo upgrade. the lipo upgrade will lower the battery a little, but not a necessity. the Speedmerchant rev 5 runs just as well as the rev 5L. you may want to look at the 12r5 because you will have more support of that chassis up there in OK country. stanton has his working well. just ask Andrew. when starting out, it is important to have others to work with.

Originally Posted by andrewdoherty (Post 6495567)

Absolutely no need to run anything different than plain ole steel balls. I build my diffs with them, and if done correctly, you can get the diff locked, and still have light enough action that the diff will just/almost counter rotate with just the resistance of a 13.5 or 17.5 brushless motor installed with correct gear mesh. In fact I don't sand my rings or replace the balls. Just clean it out when I rebuild and its back to glass goodness. I know more than one Mod/SS 12th champion who does the same.

Originally Posted by Tulsa TC3 (Post 6613333)

I can vouch for this.... I used to sand my rings and replace my diff balls all the time and I use the IRS diff balls! I now will only replace if I drop one and can't find it LOL. He did say to change them just not as often AT ALL!!!

Hey AWD you wouldn't have a 1/12 to get rid f would you? Als let me know whats up when you get some mre boosters!

Originally Posted by andrewdoherty (Post 6613723)

No 12th scales to sell. There are a few I have seen or heard of for sale down here though. A BMI, a Ck 3.2, I bet even a Rev 5 sooner or later. If I were you though I would jsut pay the $219 Mike is seling the 12R5.1 new for though. Better to have the same car as someone else up there.

I will have more boosters made in about 3 weeks. How many do you want? $20 shipped.

AWD

Originally Posted by P2 (Post 6613819)

Andrew,
What are the specs of these boosters you're talking about?
Mahalo,
P2

Originally Posted by ab1105 (Post 6614091)

For those interested, R/C Evil Empire did a build and test artticle of the Team Associated 12L5.1. It can be read here:

http://rcevilempire.com/2009/11/rcee...ated-rc12l5-1/

Special thanks to Traci Hohwart of Team Associated for all the help. It was a really nice build and I definitely recommend the car if you are into 1/12 racing

Originally Posted by ds400 (Post 6614151)

Hey guys,
I race my XII on asphalt and its pretty dusty. I find that if I dont replace the grease in my damper disc the car is like eratic on my next run...
I use the standard xray diff grease and some shock oil 350 or 450cst.
After my 8minutes run its like nothing left in the damper disk...
How often do you grease yours.? And is it and alternative for the diff grease.
How much do you put in?
I tried different grease but cant get one as thin and soft as the Xray diff grease, with thicker grease my rear pod doesnt reach the same.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks

Originally Posted by corallyman (Post 6614205)

I think you should use some damper syrup like what CRC, speedmerchant etc sells or you can use ofna, kyosho oils for gear diffs. Basically it just sounds like you need something thicker. The syrup should stay for quite some time, in fact you may have to clean in there moreso than refill it once you find the correct thickness. Once you get some thicker stuff in there then adjust the car as needed.

Steve

Originally Posted by RC MARKET (Post 6605954)

Intellect IP
LiFe Receiver batteries

Originally Posted by P2 (Post 6613819)

Andrew,
What are the specs of these boosters you're talking about?
Mahalo,
P2

Originally Posted by corallyman (Post 6613970)

Same here, might be interested but need the skinny on your item.

Steve