If nothing else it will make a seriously cool desktop fan for the summer months. I cant wait to see it in action!

Did you aim the fan down a tiny bit (rear end up) so it pushes the car into the ground. The jet dragsters do that so that they stay drag cars and not drag planes, I think I read they only aim them down 1 degree or so.
I wouldn't have a clue how much load is going to be on that motor a full speed, but a lest you've got one serious cooling fan so heat shouldn't be too much of an issue for the motor.

I think your right patrick...

I can't wait to see the video.. if you take too long, I'll build one a make a video.. :)

JUST bought the batteries!
 

I just bought them about 2 minutes ago. The 7075 plate should be here monday so I can start making the tray. :yes:

I think 160A continuous will fit the bill. Not to mention they FIT! One on either side of the chassis, laying down. :yes:
I upgraded to the 12AWG wire and got the AF Blinky taps.

Here they are! www.MaxAmps.com

Those are nice batteries...

Yes, they are. I'm gonna buy another pair for the Rustler after my wallet recovers for a bit.

Check out what I just saw on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1-10NEW-ERA-...QQcmdZViewItem
It's along the same line as this one.

Here's what I have to say about that- :lol: :na: :rofl:

I like the chassis, though. Would be nice for BL "wheel" power. :yes:
If I hadn't bought the batteries I would bid on it! :wink:

Speaking of the batteries, I changed my order from the 2, 2s2p, 8000 packs to 2, 4s, 4000 packs. (possible 8s setup in my future?)

That's a very wise choice, you should always plan that kind of thing in case of future 'choice'.:yes:

Any updates?

Hey thanks for the bump. :tongue:

I took this pic a while ago but forgot to post it. It's the other wing that I had for the Rustler. I found some brackets and mounted it in the front. It looks nice and should provide lots of downforce too. I have to find another body because the wing gets in the way of the Lambo' shell. I'm thinking a 1/8 buggy body so it's wide enough in the middle to cover the batteries. Any suggestions?

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g4...d/DSC00029.jpg

Slight change in plans also. I'm putting the 9XL in the Rustler for a while until I can decide on a new motor. I'll get an 8XL to put in the fan. :yes:

An XL can in a rustler, man, that thing will fly.... or explode in a shower of high revving gears; I like. As for the fan car, almost looks an F1 body would look good with that front wing, but I dunno how wide the side pods are, probably wont cover the batteries enough. What about one of those wedge shaped bodies- I forget what cars they go onto but you know the type I mean.

The new MaxAmps packs came today! :party: :yipi:

These are sweet batteries. The first thing I did after I unwrapped them was cycle them. Discharge to 3.2V/cell at 1C (4A). Then charge at 1C. They both took over 3930 mAh! I'd imagine that they're slighly underrated as far as capacity goes. If I were to discharge to 3V/cell they would definitely take more than 4000 mAh during the subsequent charge cycle.

Did I mention that they fit absolutely perfectly next to the chassis? See! It does pay to measure twice! I also installed a set of 5.5mm bullet connectors on each pack.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g4...DSC00046-1.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g4...DSC00048-1.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g4...DSC00047-1.jpg
^^^ Perfect!

all i have to say is wow... sweet project!!

i can't wait to see it in operation... seriously. you're an inspiration to us all!!

:great::great::great:

That is so sweet man!! You have got to get some video of it running once it is completed.