Losi 8t Tekno V3 build process pics - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

Ryu James · 10.17.2008, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BL_RV0

True, but seems like temps would get out of hand with that setup. The 1515 1.5d on 4s is your best bet.
Do you have interference problems with the RX next to the ESC?

i havent noticed any interference issues. seems fine.

Ryu James · 10.20.2008, 04:15 PM

so my ti. screws just cam in this morn but i got sick of waiting and finished her over the weekend. here are some final pics without the body. i am waiting on a true fire shell. i will end up putting all the titanium screws in tonight. the pics kinda suck, too much light. but the thing is amazing to drive!

i will get some video tonight hopefully and post it. handles on a dime and screams at about 55-60mph. i was tearing up the neighborhood park last night. thanks Tekno RC!

YogyBrushless · 10.22.2008, 04:00 AM

WoW!!!

kulangflow · 10.22.2008, 10:57 AM

Is there any way to swap the positions of the esc and battery so your motor wires don't have to be so long?

Maybe they're thick enough that it doesn't matter, but I know wire length has been a big concern in the past with giving problems to brushless systems.

Just a thought anyway. That is a great looking vehicle. Highly impressive build!

Ryu James · 10.22.2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kulangflow

Is there any way to swap the positions of the esc and battery so your motor wires don't have to be so long?

Maybe they're thick enough that it doesn't matter, but I know wire length has been a big concern in the past with giving problems to brushless systems.

Just a thought anyway. That is a great looking vehicle. Highly impressive build!

i agree with you completely. there is a way it could be done but as it sits the truggy is perfectly balanced. i want to get this Mugen conversion for that specific reason. check out the pic at impaktrc. http://www.impaktrc.com/product_info...oducts_id=3521

this setup is ideal. you would only need a couple inches of wire from the batt, esc, and motor. however, it is not avail yet. impakt is taking pre-orders now and expect to have it in a couple of weeks. i may build one still just cuz i love the layout and plus i have heard great things about Mugen. but i couldnt wait to have a truggy so that is why i went with this losi setup for now. if they would have had the conversion for the Mugen available two weeks ago i would have built it. there are rolling chassis kits on ebay for under $500.

but now with the brushless revo i may have to just go with it and forget the Mugen. i love those brushless REvos!!! decisions, decisions.

stum · 07:53 PM

Here is another way to do the 8ight so you have better balance as well as a better location for the ESC and use a erevo, slash or emaxx water sealed radio box to avoid any 'electrical' issues from a wet race track :) In a couple days my V3 MMM will be here replacing that ESC on the perch.. but it is such a sweet layout iMO.

stum · 10.22.2008, 09:13 PM

Here is a couple shots w/o the ESC on it..

Ryu James · 10.23.2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by stum

Here is another way to do the 8ight so you have better balance as well as a better location for the ESC and use a erevo, slash or emaxx water sealed radio box to avoid any 'electrical' issues from a wet race track :) In a couple days my V3 MMM will be here replacing that ESC on the perch.. but it is such a sweet layout iMO.

thanks Stumblinh!! that is exactly what i had in mind because i saw these pics of yours in your other thread. great idea. but i was only going to do it if i got the MGM speed control. it would have had to be mounted that way. however, despite the long wire, i like the MMM setup and it looks very clean and i have yet to have any problems resulting from the wire. i have 10 ga and 6% silver/lead free solder for high conductivity.

so you are getting your v3 from Castle, huh? thats great. i hope mine comes soon. i just had a v2 die on me a couple of days ago. i now have 3 that castle should replace. wonder what i am going to do with them all now that i have a couple of v2's that work?

tuclai · 10.23.2008, 11:41 PM

I cant wait till I get my 3 MMM's back! CC sent my V3's this week so looks like I have a fun week coming up!

stum · 10.24.2008, 01:32 AM

Ya both my v3 MMM's are in route :)

TDC57 · 01:39 AM

WOW

your projects do look like mine

(not quite as nice)

BUT CLOSE!..

LOL.LOL.LOL

Seriously Sir this a truly great build project you've got going, so when are you sharing the Video with the team..

A great job, ABSOLUTELY WELL DONE… I'm sorry I missed this post earlier I’ve been kind of busy (pre-occupied) with my Battle truck build.

AKA the coolest RC toy know to mankind

.. Sorry I couldn’t resist

Have a great week and I'm looking forward to the Video of this one and any future builds you’re kind enough to share with us..

tuclai · 10.28.2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDC57

WOW

your projects do look like mine

(not quite as nice)

BUT CLOSE!..

LOL.LOL.LOL

Seriously Sir this a truly great build project you've got going, so when are you sharing the Video with the team..

A great job, ABSOLUTELY WELL DONE… I'm sorry I missed this post earlier I’ve been kind of busy (pre-occupied) with my Battle truck build.

AKA the coolest RC toy know to mankind

.. Sorry I couldn’t resist

Have a great week and I'm looking forward to the Video of this one and any future builds you’re kind enough to share with us..

Shaun,

When is the next bash? It was fun last time I was out there, this time I will have my brushless arsenals ready (if the MMM v3 hold up till then).

Ryu James · 10.29.2008, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDC57

WOW

your projects do look like mine

(not quite as nice)

BUT CLOSE!..

LOL.LOL.LOL

Seriously Sir this a truly great build project you've got going, so when are you sharing the Video with the team..

A great job, ABSOLUTELY WELL DONE… I'm sorry I missed this post earlier I’ve been kind of busy (pre-occupied) with my Battle truck build.

AKA the coolest RC toy know to mankind

.. Sorry I couldn’t resist

Have a great week and I'm looking forward to the Video of this one and any future builds you’re kind enough to share with us..

hey man,
any videos of the battle truck posted yet? and yes, you have bragging rights. i dont think there is another battle truck in existence. it will be hard to one up that but maybe i can pull something together in the near future. your builds are my inspiration now.

so i got the shell back a couple of days ago.
turned out nice but i wish now i would have had some skulls painted on it with Halloween and all. coulda hid in the bushes and scared the shit out of some kids when they come knocking. chase them down the street....or just run them over seeing as kids cant run 60 mph.

speaking of, my friend came over tonight to show me his newly converted Losi 8T with the Losi conversion kit and the Novak HV 6.5 ESC and motor. i happened to be outside driving my truggy when he pulled up. after a few minutes i asked to see his truggy which he showed to me but refused to drive it cuz he said he was embarrassed at how much faster mine was. he said mine would kick his arse!! Gotta love those Neu motors. I told him all along. He is wishing he listened now. haha. I know you will read this Raney120. Join so you can defend yourself!

Ryu James · 10.29.2008, 01:40 AM

tc3_racer_001 · 10.29.2008, 04:22 AM

no offense but i think something on the front would make it look better - like an intercooler or vents or something - those effects look sick but imo its too much!

other than that - SWEET!!!!