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PlayerOne · **First E- Revo -** 10.26.2008, 08:19 PM

hey,

i was just wanted to know if this is a good set up?(Attached) im not looking to race or anything, probably do light bashing and Normal use. Im trying to get the best set up for the money.

George16 · 10.26.2008, 08:59 PM

Bah, I thought a "real" brushless E-revo

. If I were you, I'd rather get a Neu motor or if money is an issue, get a Medusa.

JThiessen · 10.26.2008, 09:10 PM

If best bang for the money is your real goal, then find one of the new brushless Revo's on a pre-order basis for around 700. Someone posted a link to one or more in that price range.

You will still need the batteries and charger, though.

If you want the uniqueness of having a converted rig, then you are on the right track. Might want a little more motor, like George suggested. You can get your lipos a little cheaper than that by buying some of the NeuEnergy;s that they have on sale, or with some of the Zippy's.

PlayerOne · 10.27.2008, 04:56 PM

yeah im going for the converted truck, ill look into those batteries and motor

JThiessen · 10.27.2008, 05:33 PM

I also have to add that I'm not a fan of that conversion kit. Looks pretty low budget to me, and not well thought out. Look at where they have the ESC - its subject to damage there. And the MMM has a little bigger foot print than the HV does (which they have in the picture), so I'd be very nervous about it sitting there overhanging like that.
From what I've read, the Tekno kit is one of the better conversion kits avialable. A-Main is having a 10% sale this month - so you can get a little off of it from them.

PlayerOne · 10.27.2008, 06:18 PM

ok thanks, yeah i dont know alot about this conversion stuff so its nice to know whats good and whats not.

lincpimp · 10.27.2008, 06:52 PM

The eagle eye conversion kit is not bad. I prefer the motor mount to the other options, but the tekno battery tray and esc mount are better. I use the eagle eye motor mount in my slayer, with the tekno battery tray and a home-made esc mount. I have beated it quite a bit and the mont is fine. Plus it is lower cg than most other mounts.

PlayerOne · 10.27.2008, 09:31 PM

ok, whats a good Neu motor and a good Medusa motor
and can someone give me a list of everything you would need to do a conversion(motor,esc, ...)

JThiessen · 10.27.2008, 10:12 PM

Well, the Neu 1515 1Y seems to be the general consensus for the revo. I run a 1515 2.5D, but it kinda forces me into 5S or 6S batteries. The 1Y runs well on 4S.
Others will have to provide input on the Medusa. I seem to remember someone saying the 70 series would be a prefect fit, and also that there are 80 series coming in about a month. Do a search in the brushless forum for Medusa, and I'm sure you will find plenty to read.

For motors, you kinda want to stay in the 2200-2800KV range for 4S batteries.

Also, dont forget gears. Since you are using the stock revo tranny, you will need some 5mm Mod1 pinions.

Check out the speed calculator in the brushless forum. Play with it for a while with different combos for a little while. I can be a little confusing at first, but you will soon get the hang of it. Keep an eye on the motor RPM when you are trying different combo's - you'll want a set up that keeps the rpm's over 30K at top speed. Gear it for 40-45. The motor selector calculator will also help you figure out the different motors.