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EQMOD, Nice work on that Ferrari. Did you make that?

djmaincheese

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EQMOD

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Only the electronics part. I also added a couple of modifications on the brake circuit, LEDs, ESC and actuator driver.

cweb

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My 18T2 with its big bro T4. can't get close ups of the electronics, need a new camera. it was a snug fit though, needed a sr3500 micro reciever to get the job done.

cueball981

Great pics, folks! Once I hit 20, I'll post up some pics of my heavily modded SC18. Will wait until I swap out the chassis with the FT CF and install the new HobbyWing 25C/Tacon 7800kv combo. If you're interested in a list of parts I've upgraded, check out my first thread here on RCTech. Glad to be back into the RC game!

cweb

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I have the same motor combo in my T2, but its an ez-run 7800 motor.

cueball981

cweb,

How is that working out for you? I figure since I do most of my driving on the street or flat, hard surfaces, the 7800kv wouldn't be a bad combination. I am looking at getting the 5300kv for the days I am out driving on dirt tracks. My plan is to use either a 13t or 14t pinion with a 58t/59t spur to help tone things down a bit and keep things running cool. Thoughts based upon your experience with the eZRun, which is similar to the Tacon?

Chris

EQMOD

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my Team Losi 1/36 scale Micro -T with 2.4Ghz TX-RX, 10A Brushless ESC, 10300KV Turbo Ace Brushless Motor, 2S Lipo, Steering Assist Gyro for stability control;

cueball981

Man that thing is TINY!!! Makes me ponder how small these vehicles will become as nano-technology progresses. We could see RC vehicles the size of MicroMachines! LOL! Can you imagine a vehicle this small doing 10 miles an hour or more? Man, chasing your pets around the house will be so much easier at that size; able to avoid most obstacles or reach where your cat or dog tries to hide! I am soooo mean.

lochness

have to put in my tekin mini rage and motor...

cueball981

Upgrades:

Savox

savsh0257mg SH-0257MG Super Speed Metal Gear Micro Digital Servo

HobbyWing

07E-eZRun-25A-SL-L-ESC Electronic Speed Controller

Tacon

96M01-Car-2030-7800 2030 Brushless Motor 7800kv
96M02-Car-2030-5200 2030 Brushless Motor 5200kv (future purchase)

3Racing

A18-R09/LB Aluminum Oil Damper Set
A18-17/LB Aluminum Bottom Spring Caps
A18-06/LB Rear Aluminum Hub Carrier
RC18-011 64 Ti Hinge Pin Set
WH-16/SI 5 Spoke Tyre Set
A18-10 64 Titanium King Pin Set
A18-15 64 Titanium Ball Stud (20 pcs)

Exotek

EXO1063 Aluminum Pro Hubs
EXO1064 6 Degree Aluminum Caster Block Set
EXO1106 Carbon Fiber Battery Strap
EXO1088 Carbon Fiber Front Shock Tower
EXO1089 Carbon Fiber Rear Shock Tower
EXO1021BU Blue Aluminum Micro Servo Mount

Factory Team (AE)

ASC21402 FT C/F Chassis Conversion Kit (on order!!!)
21380 MIP CVDs (Front & Rear)
21381 Complete Ball Diff Front (pending installation)
21408 Complete Ball Diff Rear (pending installation)
21403 Titanium Turnbuckle Set
21386 Anti-roll Bar Set (thin bar rear, thick bar front)

RC Screwz

ASS040 Stainless Steel Screw Set (120pc)

Hot Racing

AES460T Aluminum Hard Anodize 60T Spur Gear
AES1000P Aluminum Pulley Set (kit comes with front and rear)
AES4808 Aluminum Bearing Steering Assembly
SAES80 Steel Outdrives (for gear diff only)
AES18C08 Aluminum Motor Plate

Integy

*T7645BLUE Billet Machined Alloy Lower Arm (2 sets on order)

*note: Integy is known for junk parts and crappy service, although I am going to give these a try as well as the one's by FullForce RC. Another brand's broke on my first run: one on the rear-left and the other the front-right. Was not happy! So, whichever set I keep, the other goes to the nephew.

FullForce RC

18R007X Rally Aluminum front or rear a-arm set (2 sets on order)
SC18070 Rubber sealed bearing set (for spare set, on order)

Right now I am using 2 NRG 2s1p 2500mah Lipo batteries. Even though they're made for Futaba receivers, they seem to be performing rather well. I eventually want to upgrade to a 2s1p 25C but haven't found any that will fit without cramping the battery tray. Maybe the CF chassis will allow for more room.

My shocks are set up with 55w/Gold Springs in the front and 25w/Blue Springs in the rear. Using the 2-hole pistons that come with the 3racing set. The FT anti-roll bars are doing a great job keeping things stable when turning sharp corners with speed.

So far, I've had minor issues with belt tension. After about 5 runs everything seemed to run smooth. I do however have a front gear box on the way from AE. Great support!!! I love this car, although the ride height isn't the greatest. Runs best on flat services. I do have an extra set of 3racing and FT long shocks for those times when I want to bash through some rough terrain. Although the car isn't perfect, I very pleased with the performance of this little beast. Love taking it for short drives while on my breaks and lunch at work.

Here are some photos of my work in progress...

I didn't include pics of the body since it's just a stock black one (my nephew wanted the blue/white that came with my brushless version instead of his black one).















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Pics of my charging station...kitchen counter that is! Yeah, I paid WAY too much for my charger, but it's a pretty green at least!

cweb

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Sorry for the delay. I haven't had time to run my T2 outside cause of weather, but the ez-run 7800 is very fast, thats judging by the small spurts iv'e been able to do inside. AE says they suggest using the FT slipper assembly if you run over 5 kv. I dialed down my throttle endpoint to 85, I may need to go down to 80. gearing is 11/60 but untested , not going to be able to race for 2 weeks so I can't say what kinda temps im gonna get till then.

cweb

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And BTW, very nice SC18 .

cueball981

So is there a difference between the stock slipper and the FT then? Also, what is the best way to mount the Tacon to the FT CF chassis? I am still trying to figure this one out. Thanks for your help!

Chris :O)

Nerobro

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Losi Mini SCT. It's bone stock but it's mine.