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Forum: Brushless 06.03.2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,716
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
I'll check that one out. Also, the second...

I'll check that one out.

Also, the second part of my original question was never answer. The hot motor we figured is from numerically too high pinion/spur ratio.

But what about the battery?...
Forum: Brushless 06.03.2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,716
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
OK i'm trying to make a choice on a new BL motor...

OK i'm trying to make a choice on a new BL motor for my mini quake

1st runner up: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000567787&I=LXLWY2&P=K

2nd runner up:...
Forum: Brushless 05.31.2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,716
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
Brian thanks for the quick response and insight....

Brian thanks for the quick response and insight. I must say the reason for my gear ratio was to try to over come the cogging issue. I figured larger pinions (which if i read your response correctly,...
Forum: Brushless 05.31.2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,716
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
Mamba competition pack and Mini Quake

I've had this setup for several months now just as a little beat around the drive way machine. The reviews i've read mentioned that it cogged a bit so i was expecting that (which it does). I've got...
Forum: Brushless 04.17.2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,050
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
T-maxx gone brushless

Ok, I started off 2 years ago with a t-maxx. I've been through 3 nitro motors and i've grown to hate nitro. I run brushless motors in all my electric cars, and was always impressed with the power. So...
Forum: Brushless 04.13.2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,210
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
I can adjust endpoints (MX3 radio setup). This...

I can adjust endpoints (MX3 radio setup). This radio combo is the only one i've programmed/used with the ESC. I tried backing the EPA on the transmitter to 90%, the difference was almost none

Does...
Forum: Brushless 04.13.2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,210
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
So i figured i'd post in this thread since it was...

So i figured i'd post in this thread since it was already going.....

I installed my new servo's last night and strapped everything down. came home from work today and put it to the test.

it...
Forum: Brushless 04.11.2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
That is correct, they are ball diffs. The diffs...

That is correct, they are ball diffs. The diffs are pretty tight because all i want is straight away's, not worried about comming out from a corner. I used to be able to punch the throttle from a...
Forum: Brushless 04.11.2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
I asked the opinion of my local hobby shop owner....

I asked the opinion of my local hobby shop owner. He seems to feel that ambient/ground temperature makes a large difference. It seemed clear to me i just hadn't thought about it, but it was 37-40F...
Forum: Brushless 04.09.2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,210
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
AAngel, from what i've gathered through research,...

AAngel, from what i've gathered through research, the higher total system voltage, the harder the hit on the internal BEC. I think thats where mine went wrong. I was right at the threshold voltage of...
Forum: Brushless 04.08.2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
Rear toe in is factory 3 deg. Front is closer to...

Rear toe in is factory 3 deg. Front is closer to being sraight then anything.

I just went through the manual and put all the adjustments back to the factory defaults. The two right side wheels...
Forum: Brushless 04.08.2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
yeah i'm kinda thinkin that these are some cheapo...

yeah i'm kinda thinkin that these are some cheapo tires!

The steering trim is straight. even if i get the car rolling slow and add a little accelleration, its fine. When i punch it, it doesn't go...
Forum: Brushless 04.08.2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
RC10TC4 traction woe's

I like speed. On pavement, i like high speed run after run.

I started off with a RC12 pan car, and put a feigao 6S in it and ran 8 cells. It was ferociously fast, but had less then no control, not...
Forum: Brushless 04.08.2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,210
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
I also thought that that the integrated BEC was...

I also thought that that the integrated BEC was fused and would protect against short or near short circuit (over loaded). I'm assuming something went wrong and it supplied the servo's with well over...
Forum: Brushless 04.08.2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,210
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
Ok i decided to do some more testing with my...

Ok i decided to do some more testing with my 16016 that i thought for sure was no good. I just supplied 10 volts through an external power supply and it powered a known working servo just fine. What...
Forum: Brushless 04.08.2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,210
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
the 8012 is a much older version. its about 2...

the 8012 is a much older version. its about 2 years old. it was the version right before they came out with usb programming support
Forum: Brushless 04.08.2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,210
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
AAngel, I just purchased a neu 1515 1y and 16016...

AAngel, I just purchased a neu 1515 1y and 16016 controller from mike too. I didn't get to use mine for more then 45 seconds. The BEC burned up on mine and destroyed both my servo's as well....
Forum: Brushless 06.08.2005, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,643
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
don't feel bad, in my t-maxx, i shredded the end...

don't feel bad, in my t-maxx, i shredded the end (the CVD end) of an RDlogics which everybody gives outstanding ratings too. I upgraded to UE (which cost an arm and a leg i might add)
Forum: Brushless 06.04.2005, 12:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,014
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
Well, thats what i'm looking for, is a rocket....

Well, thats what i'm looking for, is a rocket. Looking purely for speed. Wide open parking lot runs. I just wanted your opinion if 4s, mgm 80, and twist 42 would be a reliable combination, or if i'm...
Forum: Brushless 06.03.2005, 08:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,014
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
i don't want to jack this thread, but it is TC4...

i don't want to jack this thread, but it is TC4 related.

I'm considering getting the kontronik twist 42 (mike, why don't you carry them? :-( ) and using 2 - 2s lipo's in series (...
Forum: Brushless 05.29.2005, 01:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,014
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
More then likely you will want to upgrade to the...

More then likely you will want to upgrade to the metal out drives. I melted mine at the diff rings (they embedded themselves into the plastic).
Forum: Brushless 05.28.2005, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,043
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
Probably be a good idea to simply push the...

Probably be a good idea to simply push the bearing flush, and stake the end of it, litely with a small punch like you said. I know they sell some stuff called bearing lock, but you would have to take...
Forum: Brushless 05.26.2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,164
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
Hey captian, i think if you read about the hybrid...

Hey captian, i think if you read about the hybrid bearings, they use metal races, and ceramic balls. This is just my understanding of the situation. But i wouldn't mind spending $20 on 2 real high...
Forum: Brushless 05.25.2005, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,164
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
I think the only place i'd really consider an...

I think the only place i'd really consider an expensive super duper crazy ceramic bearing, is in my BL motor.

Otherwise i'm with Mike on this one, some medium, low maintanence bearings for a...
Forum: Brushless 05.25.2005, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,164
Posted By MikeyLikesItSI
like you said, i'm interested in the least...

like you said, i'm interested in the least maintanence. I'd rather a touch more rolling resistance and better sealing capabilities. i'm not a hard core racer, just purely a basher.

Just been doing...
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