***__ The 1/8 Onroad Think-tank __***

Originally Posted by jahno30

Hey guys....
I too am doing a 1/8 conversion..

I have the power racing X8and was considerring the CC 2650 combo , but am unsure as to where to get a single gear conversion and also if a 4S 25c 4000 zippy rhino will be enough to push the car to some decent speeds

heres a link to the battery it's weight looks really good for a 1/8 onroad project. Just not sure if It'll be enough
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idproduct=7656
let me know what you think

I think you will have good speed with that combo of motor and battery. Where were you thinking of mounting the battery? Most 1/8th chassis have a clearance of 30mm between the top and bottom decks (yours maybe different).
Keep us updated with some pics as you progress.

P.S.
For those interested, I took some new video footage of my car last weekend. I have to edit up a clip as I used 2 cameras at the one time.

[jahno30]

Originally Posted by Countryhick

I think you will have good speed with that combo of motor and battery. Where were you thinking of mounting the battery? Most 1/8th chassis have a clearance of 30mm between the top and bottom decks (yours maybe different).
Keep us updated with some pics as you progress.

P.S.
For those interested, I took some new video footage of my car last weekend. I have to edit up a clip as I used 2 cameras at the one time.

I was thinking about using some 6mm carbonfiber, plastic, or plaxiglass flat spacers under the 5xscrews that hold the radio plate to give the additional height required and use plastic spacers on the chassis to possition the battery... I was even considering going with the 6S 4000 http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idproduct=7657 and switch the steering servo to lay on top of the radio tray to get the battery in but using a different kv motor.. My thoughts were the 2650kv combo maybe the better option if I could keep the weight low enough, but not sure if the run time will be any good........what do you think will work out better?

Originally Posted by jahno30

I was thinking about using some 6mm carbonfiber, plastic, or plaxiglass flat spacers under the 5xscrews that hold the radio plate to give the additional height required and use plastic spacers on the chassis to possition the battery... I was even considering going with the 6S 4000 http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idproduct=7657 and switch the steering servo to lay on top of the radio tray to get the battery in but using a different kv motor.. My thoughts were the 2650kv combo maybe the better option if I could keep the weight low enough, but not sure if the run time will be any good........what do you think will work out better?

There are 2 ways of thinking about this.
1. Do you want to race it against other gas 1/8ths or
2. Do you plan on just bashing?

If you want to race it I think keep the weight down. The biggest problem with my car is the handling, don't get me wrong it's easy to drive but it is no where near as nimble as it's gas counterparts due to it's weight (almost 2lbs heavier)

If you plan on just bashing go for battery capacity.

With regards to the spacers try your best to find batteries that will fit without modification. I think you will compromise the structural integrity of the car by using spacers.

[Nuclear]

hello, just wanted to input....there is a easier way,....Schumacher and Speed Passion came out with a "Brushless Conversion" for the 1/8 Serpent On Road Car. I dont have a Link for it, but it is out.....search....

thanks,,,,,

Originally Posted by Nuclear

hello, just wanted to input....there is a easier way,....Schumacher and Speed Passion came out with a "Brushless Conversion" for the 1/8 Serpent On Road Car. I dont have a Link for it, but it is out.....search....

thanks,,,,,

You mean THIS one???
I still haven't heard of anyone that has one. Did they even release it????

[samwong]

Originally Posted by Countryhick

You mean THIS one???
I still haven't heard of anyone that has one. Did they even release it????

I am using that... Speedpassion conversion kit.. but with a lot of modification..

[jahno30]

Originally Posted by Countryhick

There are 2 ways of thinking about this.
1. Do you want to race it against other gas 1/8ths or
2. Do you plan on just bashing?

If you want to race it I think keep the weight down. The biggest problem with my car is the handling, don't get me wrong it's easy to drive but it is no where near as nimble as it's gas counterparts due to it's weight (almost 2lbs heavier)

If you plan on just bashing go for battery capacity.

With regards to the spacers try your best to find batteries that will fit without modification. I think you will compromise the structural integrity of the car by using spacers.

I am looking to race against the other nitro 1/8's ...
We only have a short 150- 180 foot strait away the rest is technical really a 1/10th track thats been extended slihtly.....
Do you think a 4S 4000 mah battery be enough?

Originally Posted by jahno30

I am looking to race against the other nitro 1/8's ...
We only have a short 150- 180 foot strait away the rest is technical really a 1/10th track thats been extended slihtly.....
Do you think a 4S 4000 mah battery be enough?

4s should be fine. Only testing will give you a true indication of run-time however.