1:5 FG 4WD Brushless buggy conversion

[Obeast44]

Holy smokes that looks SWEET!

[redshift]

I liked it unpainted... but that is HOT now.

Gorgeous.

[MiamiJato]

absolutely the most awesome thing i've seen in a while, looks way better then an HPI, nice job man!!!!

[Bmr4life]

That is freaking badass.

Makes me want to sell my DB17 Savage Flux so I can convert my Firehammer MT to 4wd and brushless. Only thing holding me back is the issues castle is having with the Mamba XL.

So how did you handle mounting the motor?

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by Bmr4life

So how did you handle mounting the motor?

Hose clamp and a nice piece of driftwood ?

[aqwut]

That is cool man..
I just picked up an FG monster truck with brand new 4x4 kit last week.. I'm glad I saw this.. :)

[othello]

@Bmr4life
He got his motor mount from those guys in Germany.

small update:
He is now waiting for the MMM XL HV as the schulze ESC overheats with his new batteries.

[aqwut]

Originally Posted by othello

@Bmr4life
small update:
He is now waiting for the MMM XL HV as the schulze ESC overheats with his new batteries.

If the 32.170 is over heating, I think the Mamba XL would struggle as well.. it's only rated for 160A peak, whereas the 32.170 is rated for 170A Constant...

[el tomaso]

The castle esc's usually handle more than the specs say, lets it works out

TG

[x-y]

awesome......... ¿how cost the esc+motor? ......

we waiting more vids/tests of this beast

[aqwut]

I hope everything goes well for you my friend... if the MMM works well for, I will be following your lead on my conversion...

[othello]

The project is grounded till the MMM XL HV is available. The brakes of the Schulze ESC are unusable ... just haven't a consistent proportional feel. I believe motor brakes are the reason why this ESC overheats. I'm confident that the MMM XL HV will handle this car.

I think the Lehner 3040 sells for Eur 500,- and the ESC (at the time he bought ist) had a similar pricepoint. As i noted this is a project of a good friend of mine.

[SV6000]

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[aqwut]

Originally Posted by SV6000

Hi Guys if you are looking for some of the fine German stuff try icare-rc.com Etione is a terrific guy and to date he has the quickest shipping

Agreed, he's an awesome guy do deal with...

Originally Posted by othello

The project is grounded till the MMM XL HV is available. The brakes of the Schulze ESC are unusable ... just haven't a consistent proportional feel. I believe motor brakes are the reason why this ESC overheats. I'm confident that the MMM XL HV will handle this car.

I think the Lehner 3040 sells for Eur 500,- and the ESC (at the time he bought ist) had a similar pricepoint. As i noted this is a project of a good friend of mine.

Othello, I think you are right about the schulze and braking. Since owning a snot load of Schulze ESC, I am paranoid with using motor breaks (for any ESC). I only use mechanical brakes, and pretty much all of my ESCs stay cool... What are the guestimated specs for the MM XL HV?..

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by aqwut

Agreed, he's an awesome guy do deal with...



Othello, I think you are right about the schulze and braking. Since owning a snot load of Schulze ESC, I am paranoid with using motor breaks (for any ESC). I only use mechanical brakes, and pretty much all of my ESCs stay cool... What are the guestimated specs for the MM XL HV?..

hey guys,
love seeing these large scale conversion projects. this FG turned out great! i too have been planning my next 1/5 conversion but like you, Aqwut, i prefer mech brakes (or want to try hydraulic) so i have been waiting to see of MCD will release the RRV4 Ultimate and put hydraulics on it. however, been wondering of the MMM XL would work too. cant wait to see more conversions with it. i would prefer to run 10s and larger motor but, hey, if the XL proves to be a performer it will save us all money, right?
again, great looking conversion!