my next project- A BRUSHLESS SNOWMOBILE! - RC-Monster Forums

_paralyzed_ · **my next project- A BRUSHLESS SNOWMOBILE! -** 02.20.2012, 01:36 AM

Oh man, I felt like it's my birthday

I'm pretty stoked about this!

I have been buttoning up all my projects and selling off anything unused. I have made the decision that I absolutely cannot buy any more r/c's or start any new projects.

My focus has been on maintaing what I have and acquiring running supplies to make my r/c-ing more enjoyable.

Well, I am in a pretty good position. Most of my projects are complete, maintenance is up to date on existing vehicles and pending an e-bay sale I'm about to order $500 in batteries and chargers from hobbyking.

But I've had a New Bright r/c snowmobile sitting on my shelf for years. It was always last in line. Always passed over in favor of more traditional r/c's. My plan was always to upgrade it to hobby grade components.

THE TIME HAS COME! Like I said, I'm in a good position r/c wise and it was about time I start on the new bright.

AND THEN I STUMBLED UPON THIS: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_632wt_1329

The auction has ended, but you can see the details. The guy that made the snowmobile in the ad is selling a kit to convert new bright snowmobiles to hobby grade. I have already contacted him and have a kit on order. It is $200 for the kit, plus shipping.

I wanted to do my own conversion, but this kit eliminates so much guesswork and hassle. It would have taken me years to make something as finished looking and functional as this.

I concede, this guy did a better job than I would have. I'm going to just drop the coin, and soon I will be driving a brushless snowmobile!

_paralyzed_ · 02.20.2012, 01:39 AM

a video

brainanator · 02.20.2012, 02:00 AM

better get it soon! starting to get late in the season, not sure about over there, but so far it's been a pretty dry snow season in ND.
Looks awesome though...!!!!

_paralyzed_ · 02.20.2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by brainanator

better get it soon! starting to get late in the season, not sure about over there, but so far it's been a pretty dry snow season in ND.
Looks awesome though...!!!!

I'm in south central MN. We haven't had a single ridable snowfall. I have a couple buddies with brand new turbo arctic cats. 177hp sitting on a trailer. 0 miles this year.

Did you watch the vid? This snowmobile can do asphalt drags

Brow · 02.20.2012, 07:23 AM

Put some titanium under the front skids and do some night running on the road - cool vid waiting to be done!!

bruce750i · 10:19 AM

That looks like a fun r/c and bigger than I expected.(yeah, yeah that what she said I know)

Good luck with it.

Kirkinsb · 12:54 PM

I would DEFINATELY buy a hobby grade Snowmobile if a manufacturer made one. But this is the next best thing! Needs a driver figure to add realism...but none-the-less...very cool. I like it!!!!

A traxxas VXLM speed control would be perfect....it is waterproof.

magman · 02.20.2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I'm in south central MN. We haven't had a single ridable snowfall.

I live in New England and to say the ski areas here are hurting is an understatement. From the news it seems all the snow is in Europe this yr. The US is snow deficient this season.

Always wanted a snowmobile rc, but, with the unpredictability if snow here, still considering it

nastety92 · 08:35 PM

That thing looks like a ton of fun.

After going snowmobiling this past weekend up in Pittsburgh, NH I now want one of these badly.

I'm pretty sure a buddy of mine has that exact one in the video, maybe I can work out a deal with him.

Looking forward to some pictures of yours.

Nick

crazyjr · 02.20.2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirkinsb

I would DEFINATELY buy a hobby grade Snowmobile if a manufacturer made one. But this is the next best thing! Needs a driver figure to add realism...but none-the-less...very cool. I like it!!!!

A traxxas VXLM speed control would be perfect....it is waterproof.

You mean like this one?
http://artattacksnowmobile.net/

aqwut · 02.20.2012, 11:15 PM

That's cool man... Not much snow this year in Southern Canada as well...

Kirkinsb · 02.21.2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyjr

You mean like this one?
http://artattacksnowmobile.net/

No, I know about the ArtAttack ones...I mean a really modern designed one with today's technology. Art Attacks are cool, but pretty old school looking with no real super trick suspension and modern materials.

Still cool though.

Semi Pro · 02.21.2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I'm in south central MN. We haven't had a single ridable snowfall. I have a couple buddies with brand new turbo arctic cats. 177hp sitting on a trailer. 0 miles this year.

Did you watch the vid? This snowmobile can do asphalt drags

we have 2 of them, let me see if i can find some videos of the one with the medusa 80 series motor in it on 5 cell

_paralyzed_ · 02.21.2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Semi Pro

we have 2 of them, let me see if i can find some videos of the one with the medusa 80 series motor in it on 5 cell

That'd be awesome!

I can't believe the New Bright tracks don't rip. These sleds can really handle some power!

Semi Pro · 02.21.2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

That'd be awesome!

I can't believe the New Bright tracks don't rip. These sleds can really handle some power!

they can but they are very noisy. we haven't put a lot of time on ours for fear that they wont last, a few years ago we were hitting up good will weekly looking for then, they are pretty rare to find cheep

i think as long as your keeping track speed reasonable and useing them in the cold so the bushings dont over heat they should last