brushless 1/5 4wd conversion about to begin! couple questions.

[Ryu James]

thanks for all the discussion and ideas guys. i have been thinking all of these same things when it comes to the brake setup.

so first off i would love to run these 4 wheel disc brakes by AMS.

http://largescalerc.com/index.asp?Pa...OD&ProdID=2356

the redat hex is 22mm and the baja is 24mm but as already noted they make adaptors available so i could get those and just run baja wheels also. or i could make 22mm discs. they main obstacle with running the disc brake kits is being able to mount the calipers to the hub or wherever it is they mount. i talked with LSRC and they said a custom hub would have to be made for this to work.

so the other option is to run the brakes off the center diff outdrives just like a 1/8 buggy. this will be much easier and will be an easier custom part to make than the hubs would be. then all i have to do is grind down each side of the outdrive a bit and make 2 brake discs. i already have all the components i need to make this work. plus this route will be much cheaper than the AMS set and custom parts.

both options are still up for consideration as i wont know how "easy" it will actually be until i start on it. right now i am working on the motor mount. my pinion and spur gears should be getting here tomorrow.

i have been looking for a free CAD type drawing software online. if anyone knows of anything please let me know. right now i have just been drawing with MS Paint which is a joke. but its good enough for my machinist to work from but i would like to just design everything so its ready for the CNC.

here is a rough draft of the motor mount. i havent put in any dimensions yet but you get the idea. i will post some pics of all the brake components and setup i think i will run soon.

[BL_RV0]

Looks like a solid design. Holy crap those brakes are EXPENSIVE!

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

Looks like a solid design. Holy crap those brakes are EXPENSIVE!

4 wheel hydraulic, how super cool is that ? Very !

The progress and plans you have are top notch, looking forward to seeing this monster in action !

[Ryu James]

thanks guys. i cant wait to get it finished.

just a heads up on rampage stuff. dont order from rampagehopups.com

i ordered 3 weeks ago and i just keep getting excuse after excuse and i dont even believe the guy anymore. I had heard good things about the owner Rob but he will never get my business again. largescalerc.com on the other hand has been top notch and gets me my parts fast and communicates well. just stay away from rampagehopups.com

guys like that piss me off! he just keeps jerking me around.