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Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-02-2016, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

Actually that is a very good ESC especially with...

Actually that is a very good ESC especially with that motor. Not sure what you mean by "showing its age?" If it is malfunctioning look for wiring problems before you give up on it. Also check your...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-20-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

Easy enough to mount the cap somewhere else than...

Easy enough to mount the cap somewhere else than behind the motor. But it's your choice of course. I was only talking about ESC power output, not chassis layout.

Already tried and bent an m2c...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-16-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

I'm using this ESC coupled with the HW 4700. ...

I'm using this ESC coupled with the HW 4700. Can't imagine what motor you'd want to run that would need more power than this ESC delivers.

Like Josh L said, very heavy to the right side with...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

Nice job! Very clean electronics layout! I like...

Nice job! Very clean electronics layout! I like it.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

I had lots of issues with various supposedly...

I had lots of issues with various supposedly compatible wheels rubbing the exposed threads of the rear outer hinge pins. I dremeled the hinge pins with a cut-off wheel. Cut down one end and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-15-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

Vented shocks have bleeder holes drilled on the...

Vented shocks have bleeder holes drilled on the side plus a vent hole at the top of the cap.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-14-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

Yes, my shocks are vented. Sometimes it just...

Yes, my shocks are vented. Sometimes it just comes down to personal preference.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-14-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

I had difficulty getting consistent results with...

I had difficulty getting consistent results with the stock shocks. The edge of the bladders is fairly thick which makes it difficult for me to snug the stock plastic caps consistently. My solution is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-12-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,598,426
Posted By sapperc

Try orienting the side straps with the plastic...

Try orienting the side straps with the plastic loops on the inside so that when you pull the straps you pull them to the outside of the chassis. That will pull the straps away from the center drive...
Forum: Australian Racing
06-03-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 121,096
Posted By sapperc

I have a question about the HW XR8 Plus ESC. I...

I have a question about the HW XR8 Plus ESC. I am using it with an HW 3656SD 4700kv 4-pole motor. Latest firmware is installed in ESC and the Program Box. Also have the latest HW USB Link...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
06-02-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13,880
Views: 1,875,120
Posted By sapperc

I have a question about the HW XR8 Plus ESC. I...

I have a question about the HW XR8 Plus ESC. I am using it with an HW 3656SD 4700kv 4-pole motor. Latest firmware is installed in ESC and the Program Box. Also have the latest HW USB Link software...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-17-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12,817
Views: 2,254,938
Posted By sapperc

3.0 front arms on the 2.0 Buggy

Hi! For all of those asking and those waiting to hear results, I did the front end conversion to 3.0 arms, castor blocks, and bell-crank steering weeks ago.

My opinion is that it does help to...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-22-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12,817
Views: 2,254,938
Posted By sapperc

Weight of Brass 25 degree Front Pivot Shim

Does anyone know the actual weight in grams for the brass 25 degree front pivot shim? Thanks in advance!
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-04-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12,817
Views: 2,254,938
Posted By sapperc

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the...

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the new 22 3.0 front arms can be used on the 22 2.0? Or will that change the front end geometry? I like the idea of the new shock mount positions that...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-03-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12,817
Views: 2,254,938
Posted By sapperc

New to 1/10th scale buggy

Just wanted to chime in. Glad to see this thread is still active. Just finished building my 22 2.0 last night, and got it out to the track for some test runs today. So much fun!

I received the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

Randy, can you explain the $20 Kyosho rack mod? ...

Randy, can you explain the $20 Kyosho rack mod? I have not seen that mod posted. Thanks!
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-13-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

Thanks for your quick response, but I'm confused....

Thanks for your quick response, but I'm confused. Are the spindles that come with the bell crank steering system the same as the 22 2.0 spiondles or are they a new design? Are you saying the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-12-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

Interesting and about time. I noticed that the...

Interesting and about time. I noticed that the new included spindles have a new part number that is different than the part number for the 22 2.0 spindles. Is that because these bell crank...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-08-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

I agree. There is more stress on the servo horn...

I agree. There is more stress on the servo horn with the Exoteck steering system. I had the same issue when using the kit Losi plastic servo horn, but since I changed to the Losi AL servo horn I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-28-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

Got a question...All the talk about being able to...

Got a question...All the talk about being able to achieve 0 bump steer with the 2.0 front end parts has caused me to wonder. Has anyone running the Exoteck steering rack noticed a bump steer problem...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-30-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

It's always good to come back and see where the...

It's always good to come back and see where the discussion in this thread has gone.

The issues of roll, center, camber gain and weight transfer as they relate to side bite while turning is heady...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-23-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

Yes, definitely measure with the body off. ...

Yes, definitely measure with the body off. Pretty sure everyone posting setups is doing that these days. Besides, you can't get to the shock collars to adjust anything with the body on anyway. ...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-23-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

Yes and no. Your theory only holds true for...

Yes and no. Your theory only holds true for going perfectly straight. Maybe this will help explain why.

True all-wheel drive or true 2-wheel drive where the diffs are locked or nearly locked,...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-21-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

Agreed! You do not want an HRC rear toe block. ...

Agreed! You do not want an HRC rear toe block. The stock 3 degree LRC rear toe block should work fine. Try that and adjust the rest of your setup before spending money on additional option parts.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-21-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10,534
Views: 1,402,881
Posted By sapperc

Yes. It's an excellent steering rack. Way too...

Yes. It's an excellent steering rack. Way too early to tell how it will hold up, but it seems like the answer to my search for a better steering rack. Only maintenance so far is general...
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