I decided to install the Plettenberg Bolido in my FG touring car and build a car for speed. Alas it was quick but too quick. It kept wheel spinning even with the most gentle throttle curve. To keep the mechanical brakes I decided to use a converted Futaba 9CS transmitter with the gimbals that centred on the spring on the throttle side. I then used a mix to apply brakes when the throttle was 1/3rd in reverse position and let the brakes off at 1/2 stick reverse position. The schulze controller only applies when the stick is in reverse in 1/2 position and after a delay of about 1 second. SO basically I have Mechanical hydraulic brakes and elektromotor brakes which can be weakened by using a the boat setting on the schulze.
The lipos are Thunderpower extreme V2 - 5000MA and running 2 sets to have a combined voltage of 44.4v. The total rpm should be over 35000 rpm on the bolido but I have restricted it on the throttle curve to stop the destruction of the motor.
The motor mount is a custom job and took less than 2 hours to mount onto the vehicle. I did not make the mount but have now sourced a chap in germany who can make them.
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I had to change the wheels to stadium wheels as I kept burning the road wheels - I burnt a set within 1 hour. The stadium wheels looks a bit silly but I need to think of an innovative way of mounting a shell - perhaps a MT shell?
I am now waiting for the next conversion which is to mount a Lehner 3080 Monster motor onto a MCD 4 WD truck and power it on 18S.
Mohan