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Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-03-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

When I bought my Ve8 about a month ago it had the...

When I bought my Ve8 about a month ago it had the new chassis in it. Try Tower Hobbies instead of A-Main.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-01-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

I had the same problem so I... I had some...

I had the same problem so I...

I had some time tonight to work on a carbon fan mount. I went with two 40mm fans to see what kind of temps I get with maximum fan. :) The plastic mounts are AE pan...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-23-2010, 12:43 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

I had some time tonight to work on a carbon fan...

I had some time tonight to work on a carbon fan mount. I went with two 40mm fans to see what kind of temps I get with maximum fan. :) The plastic mounts are AE pan car servo mounts. The angle helped...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-19-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

I am also running one of these batteries with...

I am also running one of these batteries with great results. I have about 5 runs on it so far and am getting 10 minutes easy.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-15-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

If your fans (size, voltage, etc) work good then...

If your fans (size, voltage, etc) work good then maybe I can make a tilted carbon plate to mount the fans too so that they get full intake. I am very interested to hear the outcome of the fans vs the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-15-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Hmmm how well do they work? What kind of temps...

Hmmm how well do they work? What kind of temps are you getting?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-15-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Mine weighs in at 8lbs 3oz rtr.. I picked up a 3s...

Mine weighs in at 8lbs 3oz rtr.. I picked up a 3s truggy yesterday that seemed to weigh quite a bit less than my buggy. hmmmmm
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-15-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Tekin 2050 MMP 4s 4500 That is a very...

Tekin 2050
MMP
4s 4500

That is a very valid point. I spoke with a guy running my same setup in a Losi with temps close to 20 degrees cooler.
With my car, it doesn't matter if I am outside,...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-12-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

I have all of my brake parts from my Ve8 build as...

I have all of my brake parts from my Ve8 build as I have no plans on using them. If you would like to make me an offer on it all feel free.
Email [email protected]
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-12-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Yea I got holes in the body for sure. Gear mesh...

Yea I got holes in the body for sure. Gear mesh is good, etc.. I made a sensor cable this past weekend to see if it would help with the temps. It didn't BUT the power delivery is sooooo smooth with...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-10-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

I am also having this issue. Tekin 2050 MMP ...

I am also having this issue.
Tekin 2050
MMP
4s
running unsensored until
today trying it sensored.
I have a 19 & 21 and am on medium to large tracks.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-09-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Thanks for that. I am going to make at least one...

Thanks for that. I am going to make at least one with the combined holes and test fit to check for clearance. It would sure make it easier at the track to change shocks if the tower can stay on the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-07-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

That's cool. Are they racing at Mikes Saturday or...

That's cool. Are they racing at Mikes Saturday or Sunday? If the weather jacks us up again, then I MIGHT go race at Indy. last couple of times I have been there I had allergy flare ups for two days...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-07-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Interesting because that doesn't look like 5mm it...

Interesting because that doesn't look like 5mm it looks more like 4mm. However I do believe you and I do appreciate the pictures. :)
When I was drawing everything up and added a 5mm tower into the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-07-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Basically looking at the rear wheel from the left...

Basically looking at the rear wheel from the left or right of the car. This would should the angle of the rear shock with the increased material thickness.
If those towers work then thats cool too....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-07-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Does anybody have a picture of these mounted up?...

Does anybody have a picture of these mounted up? 5mm thick would throw the rear shocks at an odd angle and cause binding at the upper mount point. I looked into this before I cut them from 4mm and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-07-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

blade329 & micrors4guy: The towers are 4mm...

blade329 & micrors4guy:
The towers are 4mm thick. They are pure carbon fiber. Several companies out there are using a carbon fiber skin with a glass core. This makes the towers very flexible and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-07-2010, 01:01 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

So I decided to make myself some towers this...

So I decided to make myself some towers this evening. I reshaped them a little from the stock shape. I need some different hardware. Since these are 4mm some of the hardware needs to be a tad longer....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-01-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

I drove my VE8 for the first time today and I...

I drove my VE8 for the first time today and I must say that I am very impressed. The car handles very good right out of the box. I ran on a small indoor track due to the rain recently but can not...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-29-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Thanks. :) Sometimes on long production runs I...

Thanks. :)
Sometimes on long production runs I have plenty of time to work on my own cars. Since the VE8 is new to me, it will be getting the treatment over the next few weeks.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-29-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

You got a pm sir.

You got a pm sir.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-29-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

I got bored last night waiting for the CNC to...

I got bored last night waiting for the CNC to finish a batch of the new style Losi 8ight towers. So I made some carbon rock guards for my VE8 and figured I would share with you guys. Our new local...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-28-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

It is what it is.. I understand mistakes happen...

It is what it is.. I understand mistakes happen but, when they do, the person performing customer service should act like they give a crap about your situation and not try to sell me other avenues...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-28-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

For sure I will need help with testing and since...

For sure I will need help with testing and since your the best closest VE8 person that puts you on the list. :)

Tower couldn't give me an explanation. After calling back again and getting in...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-28-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13,607
Views: 1,576,086
Posted By RACETEK

Yes I am making several parts for sure. Hopefully...

Yes I am making several parts for sure. Hopefully beginning with a chassis.

I would be up there practicing today getting ready for the weekend but Tower Hobbies sent me a used motor!! Yes a used...
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