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Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-21-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Back up and running - however less than 10...

Back up and running - however less than 10 minutes into the first battery, motor already smells like it's burning.

Anything with a lifespan this short is a piece of junk. Seriously.

Just...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-18-2011, 03:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

We're sticking with it ... it's a lot of fun....

We're sticking with it ... it's a lot of fun. Eventually, everything will settle down and all the bugs will be worked out.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-18-2011, 03:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

I was planning on using Blue Loctite - however...

I was planning on using Blue Loctite - however experience tells me that whatever Losi used was not Blue Loctite - Blue doesn't hold that darn tight, and I've never had to apply heat to break Blue...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-17-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Well, they said once you have driven it there is...

Well, they said once you have driven it there is no warranty, but agreed to replace the motor as a courtesy this one time.

I am beginning to understand more about this hobby, and I get that some...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-17-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

I should have heated it more ... wasn't going to...

I should have heated it more ... wasn't going to hurt the pinion and the motor is trash anyway.

Oh well, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Just sucks since I am home this week and we won't...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-17-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

I ordered a new pinion gear. I ordered the...

I ordered a new pinion gear. I ordered the original and a couple of other different teeth - 15 and 17 to play around with. Maybe use the 15 with the brushless when we get it to slow it down just a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-17-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Wow, this thing is a nightmare. I stopped by...

Wow, this thing is a nightmare.

I stopped by the local hobby shop and they had a 32k motor sitting there at a good price - so I picked it up to bridge us until we get a brushless. Got the motor...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

great, thanks for the info. I'll shop for one...

great, thanks for the info. I'll shop for one this evening and make the purchase.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

How about the stock differential and gearing?...

How about the stock differential and gearing? Aside from changing the # of teeth to throttle the speed - will the current gears hold up to a NiMh powered brushless motor?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

I understand the reality of Lipos - I'll handle...

I understand the reality of Lipos - I'll handle that when I get there. Right now, the problem I am trying to solve is finding a reliable motor for my son's car.

My Traxxis Slash Ultimate has a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

So, what motors "fit" the car? Are they all the...

So, what motors "fit" the car? Are they all the same form-factor - will they all just bolt up? Excuse my ignorance as I learn ... I just don't want to buy anything that won't fit the car.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Yes, I personally realize that all rechargeable...

Yes, I personally realize that all rechargeable batteries pose some risk.

Anyway - we're not ready for the expense and performance of LiPo's yet - I just want a reliable motor and to know what I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

My wife said "no" to Lipo's when she heard about...

My wife said "no" to Lipo's when she heard about people's houses catching fire. She'll come around some day, but for now I don't want to push my luck.

Losi is going to send a new motor sometime in...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

I'm on hold with Losi now ... even if they...

I'm on hold with Losi now ... even if they replace the motor, I want to think about a better motor. So, is there a brushed motor that is more heavy-duty that will drop in? I know brushless are more...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Would that slow the car down? To be honest, it's...

Would that slow the car down? To be honest, it's not very fast now. I also removed the inductors from the motor per suggestions online. The inductors got so hot after only a few minutes of run time...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 03:31 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

I wasn't insulted. It was a true statement. I...

I wasn't insulted. It was a true statement. I blame my wife - this was her idea.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-11-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Thanks for the info. I'm going to call Losi...

Thanks for the info. I'm going to call Losi tomorrow (couldn't get to it today) and see what they say. Regardless, I'll pull the motor and see what I can see, and if it looks like the brushes I'll...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-11-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Well, yeah. That's why I'm here. I'm not here...

Well, yeah. That's why I'm here. I'm not here looking for sympathy, just some info and education.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-11-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Well, calling it grass is a bit of a stretch ......

Well, calling it grass is a bit of a stretch ... more like 50% dirt, 50% crappy, dry, miserable weed. The cars are not dragging through it or anything, they actually go at a pretty good clip.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-10-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

OK - couple of questions. 1) Would Losi...

OK - couple of questions.

1) Would Losi typically replace a motor that failed in this time frame? Just looking for an opinion, obviously.
2) If not, what is a good drop-in replacement? I don't...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-10-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Yeah, we took the advice of the hobby shop. ...

Yeah, we took the advice of the hobby shop.

So these motors are intended to be replaced monthly?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-10-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Well, the motor died on the darn thing today. He...

Well, the motor died on the darn thing today. He stopped doing burnouts and all we've done with the car is race around the yard, driveway, and the cul-de-sac. The other day the motor started smelling...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-23-2011, 03:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,246
Posted By mmike87

Yeah, it's a lot of fun. Fortunately, most of the...

Yeah, it's a lot of fun. Fortunately, most of the parts seem pretty inexpensive and so far appear to be readily available online and at the local shop. I removed the inductors and re-wired to motor...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-22-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9,582
Views: 1,437,112
Posted By mmike87

Thanks for the information. I think I'll pick up...

Thanks for the information. I think I'll pick up a set of the tools just to have them on hand instead of the tiny hex keys that came with the car. My current set doesn't have some of the really small...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-22-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9,582
Views: 1,437,112
Posted By mmike87

All - my son has this truck, and I promised him...

All - my son has this truck, and I promised him that if he takes care of it I'd either upgrade him to a new truck or upgrade this truck. It sounds like pretty think this truck is pretty solid.

So,...
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