Brushless 1/8th on-road?

[FG101C]

Has anyone ever converted an 1/8th scale on-road car like the Serpent or Kyosho to brushless?

Just wondering, have not seen one, would love to see one, would like to have one even more.

[Serum]

the search button is your friend;

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...hlight=serpent

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...hlight=serpent

[rchippie]

Rene im toying with the idea of converting a1/8 onroad to BL my self.

[Serum]

I'd love to help you out if possible Mike.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Serum

I'd love to help you out if possible Mike.

Yes you can help me rene even from across the pond . Im thinking about a MUGEN if i do this. There maybe other vechiles i can look at also. Do you think 4s would be enough for one of these cars ?.

[Serum]

5S would be easier.But 4S would do, it will take a higher KV motor.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Serum

5S would be easier.But 4S would do, it will take a higher KV motor.

Okay Do you think a maxamps 5s pack would fit or front to back or do i have to mount it side ways & what kv should u shoot for ?.

Just throwing in my two cents worth. For most applications, 4S with a 2600kv motor does nicely. For insanely fast speeds, you can jump up to 5S with a lower kv motor and use gearing.

We got our Kyosho Inferno GT up to 94mph running a 1900kv Neu 1512 motor on 5S.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by AAngel

Just throwing in my two cents worth. For most applications, 4S with a 2600kv motor does nicely. For insanely fast speeds, you can jump up to 5S with a lower kv motor and use gearing.

We got our Kyosho Inferno GT up to 94mph running a 1900kv Neu 1512 motor on 5S.

AANGEL any help is appreciated. Im thinking about a MUGEN because of parts avalibility & my friend can get them. What do you guys think about using a lehner basic xl or maybe a 9l if there is enough room to start with ?.

[FG101C]

Sorry, did'nt even think to search. Is there any word on a conversion for the Serpent? My LHS has two in stock and have been drooling over them, when I thought how cool would it be to make them brushless.

My problem is no access to machines or materials for these conversions.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Serum

I'd love to help you out if possible Mike.

Rene is a lehner basic XL or a feigo L sized motor enough for a 1/8 onroad on 4s ?. The main reason im thinking 4s is because the packs are smaller. The car im looking at is a mugen mrx4.

[Serum]

i would go for the L sized feigao, since it has more torque.

4S should be enough.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Serum

i would go for the L sized feigao, since it has more torque.

4S should be enough.

Rene thank's for your repliy. so i was thinking a 8L or 9L, how would that be ?.

[Serum]

Since the cars are fair light, a higher KV wouldn't hurt; but a feigao 8L might require some tuning in the gearing department to avoid it from getting too hot.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by rchippie

Rene thank's for your repliy. so i was thinking a 8L or 9L, how would that be ?.

I happen to know where a certain 9L is hanging out.