What's a good waterproof system?

[notnodak]

Originally Posted by Metallover

You could get a hydra. Sopmething like the hydra 240hv should be enough.

Ah, but does it have reverse??


Actually I'll probibly be using a mamba. How about a new 9000kv motor they just put out. A blizzard that fast would need it's own series and theme song.

[lincpimp]

I like the sidewinder design for waterproofing. Pack the case with dielectric grease (completly so no air is trapped) then use liquid electrical tape to seal it up around the case and wires. Should be good to go then. With the motor you would need to grease the front bearing and run an oring between the pinion and inner bearing race. Use some good tape over the rear bearing and silicone the wires where they exit the can. You could also use hot glue, as it seems to stick better to smooth surfaces than silicone. P ack the reciever with dielectric grease and use the same grease on all plugs, including the main battery plug. Plasi-dip the battery and silicone the wires where they exit. Plasti dip the steering servo and use a greased o-ring between the horn on the top of the case.

I just went thru this with a brushed setup. I use the erevo rec box for the receiver and it works great. I'm running brushed and drilled a drain hole in the can at the very back and bottom so the muddy water can run out.

[Metallover]

Originally Posted by notnodak

Ah, but does it have reverse??


Actually I'll probibly be using a mamba. How about a new 9000kv motor they just put out. A blizzard that fast would need it's own series and theme song.

It has reverse... Instead of getting the mamba 9000 that will always run hot you could get a medusa for pretty close to the same price. It will be faster with the medusa.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Metallover

It has reverse... Instead of getting the mamba 9000 that will always run hot you could get a medusa for pretty close to the same price. It will be faster with the medusa.

I second the medusa idea.

The hydra does not have proportianal brakes. And I am not sure if those escs are fully waterproof, just water cooled...

[jayjay283]

The traxxas vxl.. I know kick me, but I drove that bad boy in a flm pede for a good 1/2 an hour in 3 feet of snow here in Chicago (nw), and it didnt fart.. I have bitter feelings about Traxxas but that vxl is well, snow proof. all sealed nice and for 3s it will put a smile on your face