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Forum: Mid Atlantic RC Racing
09-01-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,081
Views: 348,303
Posted By jmcvicker

Too bad Family isn't running tonight. Packed the...

Too bad Family isn't running tonight. Packed the car to head down after work, but just checked and the website says no Wed. night racing due to setup for the weekend. Not sure the 95F would be...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
09-01-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,547
Posted By jmcvicker

Castle 1800kv motor in my buggy - along with 4S...

Castle 1800kv motor in my buggy - along with 4S 5000 Lipo and Mamba Monster Max. Pretty nice setup. Lower KV gives you more battery choices and should run somewhat cooler than 2250KV and up.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-28-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,540
Posted By jmcvicker

Go for 30C cells for racing - or higher, if...

Go for 30C cells for racing - or higher, if possible. They're not much more $. I'm running 30C 5000 Zippy Flightmax 4S and they're very capable for 1/8 scale racing. (just wish I could get out and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-16-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,175
Posted By jmcvicker

Series for the OP is that they have 2 2S lipos...

Series for the OP is that they have 2 2S lipos and want to make 1 4S lipo out of it. For 14.4v rather than 7.2v which you would have if you wired in parallel.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-15-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,212
Posted By jmcvicker

I run a Castle 1800kv with 4S but it's real nice...

I run a Castle 1800kv with 4S but it's real nice on 3S for slightly tamer results and indeed could run 2S but would only do it on a small indoor layout.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-15-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By jmcvicker

http://pics.towerhobbies.com/image/g/gpmm3143.jpg...

http://pics.towerhobbies.com/image/g/gpmm3143.jpg

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Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-10-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,649
Posted By jmcvicker

Mag-lev - like the Wipeout video game. ...

Mag-lev - like the Wipeout video game.

Magnetic Levitation would add one more dimension to on-road tuning. And - no tire wear!
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-06-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,340
Posted By jmcvicker

Fantastic combo is Castle 1800kv and 4S (ROAR...

Fantastic combo is Castle 1800kv and 4S (ROAR limit is 4S). 2200 is fine too but maybe a little too harsh for buggy due to torque and a little longer/heavier motor - but a lot of guys use them. I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-06-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,573
Posted By jmcvicker

Make marshalls ignore you. I've kept up...

Make marshalls ignore you.

I've kept up with Modified 4wd Slashes using my 2wd stock Blitz by not crashing - and they were a handful for the marshalls.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-06-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,903
Posted By jmcvicker

4S + 2650 is crazy fast plus a real Amp-puller. ...

4S + 2650 is crazy fast plus a real Amp-puller.

For racing, really consider the 1800 Castle motor instead. Great for buggies with 4S. Which is why Castle put out the motor after the initial...
Forum: Racing Forum
08-05-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,282
Posted By jmcvicker

E-Buggy 1 Mike Jackson 2 Jason Sneed 3 John...

E-Buggy
1 Mike Jackson
2 Jason Sneed
3 John McVicker
4 Adam McVicker
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Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-05-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,026
Posted By jmcvicker

I have a wattmeter on my shopping list for later...

I have a wattmeter on my shopping list for later this year. Definitely would love to see what kind of wattage you're pulling during acceleration - that would help to compute the amps. I don't know...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-05-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,026
Posted By jmcvicker

That's a hot motor - like 1000 watts. With a...

That's a hot motor - like 1000 watts. With a 2-cell LiPO it may be sucking a lot of amps through the esc off the lower-volt battery. Say the motor is running at its wattage rating of 1000 watts and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-05-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,152
Posted By jmcvicker

For me this year, it's a light A. Son and I...

For me this year, it's a light A.

Son and I started racing end of '07 and have various cars from 1/12 scale up to 1/8 e-buggies. This year, we're racing about 2x a month and I tend to get to the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-04-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 659
Posted By jmcvicker

What's the wattage rating of your the motor? If...

What's the wattage rating of your the motor? If it's a longer motor with maybe a 1200 watt design, it still could pull near or over the 80A of the ESC.

20C 5000mAh = 100A
4S = 100A x 14.8 = 1480...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-03-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,967
Posted By jmcvicker

What voltage were they at when they went into...

What voltage were they at when they went into storage?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-03-2010, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,584
Posted By jmcvicker

Motor will last as long as you don't run it in...

Motor will last as long as you don't run it in certain types of dust. I had my stock motor for maybe 6 indoor races run fine but then took it to Buffalo at the Glenwood outdoor track and the dust in...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-03-2010, 05:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 71,601
Posted By jmcvicker

I'd have to go HPI Baja 1/5 scale buggy. That...

I'd have to go HPI Baja 1/5 scale buggy. That has to be the ultimate basher and uses gasoline and not higher-cost nitro fuel.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-02-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,110
Posted By jmcvicker

Based on this: ...

Based on this: http://www.teamnovak.com/products/brushless/ballistic_550/index.html

It could work - but its wattage is on the low-side for an 1/8th buggy motor. For example, Castle's 1800kv...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-01-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 663
Posted By jmcvicker

I've got a 5000mAh 20C Zippy ($25 + shipping) and...

I've got a 5000mAh 20C Zippy ($25 + shipping) and run it in a T4 with Mamba 4600 and it's very fast. Same battery used in my HPI Blitz and it's very competitive in stock SCT. I do intend to bump up...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-01-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 794
Posted By jmcvicker

The Small Business Administration - "SBA" -...

The Small Business Administration - "SBA" - offers tips on small businesses. Usually, #1 is "write a business plan" and then analyze it to see if it will work. You should start with goals.

1) ...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-01-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,276
Posted By jmcvicker

When going lighter, you can lower spring rate,...

When going lighter, you can lower spring rate, lighter oil in shocks, adjust spring pre-load position, shock mounting point on top/arm, battery position, etc. One way to work it is to ask someone...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-26-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By jmcvicker

The 2650 puts a hurtin' on 3S Lipos. How's your...

The 2650 puts a hurtin' on 3S Lipos. How's your motor heat and ESC? Also, in summer, ambient temps outside can help heat things up more than usual.

A summer tip is to lower your pinion by 1T or...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-24-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 25,950
Posted By jmcvicker

Oh great - a gimmick. Just what the industry...

Oh great - a gimmick. Just what the industry needs (as if there aren't enough already).

I wonder if Maxamps is coming out with a magnetic bracelet to help drivers control their trigger finger...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-23-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By jmcvicker

After about 12-13 races with mine - I broke one...

After about 12-13 races with mine - I broke one ball cup on the rear suspension. Bulletproof otherwise. Blitz is a great design, good plastics and handles well.
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