Serpent 960 going E powered. Need advice.

Wasn't talking about the 787B body dude. I wish there was one but choices are pretty limited when it comes to bodies for these cars. I will be using a Proline Protoform body. I was actually talking about inspiration for the paint job. I like the looks of the 787B and was lucky enough to hear that car idle in real life so just love the looks of it. Thought that the paint scheme from the 787B would look kind of cool on the protoform body.

[_paralyzed_]

You simply don't need the torque a 1518 has in a car this light. Plus the low kv means you need a crazy big pinion.

The 2650, castle or tekin is your best bet and plenty of power for 100mph+ speeds.

You also mentioned future plans for a 2 speed. This topic has been beat to death. There is no advantage with multiple speeds in a brushless r/c. Just lock the high gear and run motor brakes.

[simplechamp]

Originally Posted by BIG-block

I wish there was one but choices are pretty limited when it comes to bodies for these cars.

Not cheap, and I don't know about shipping cost to Australia, but there are a few bodies here by Deltaplastik and BYSM that fit the bill. Guess it depends on how much you want one.

http://www.igthobbies.com/GT1-BODIES_c_203.html

Also, I agree with Harold. I just got my 1/8 on-road going with a Tekin buggy motor and it's plenty of motor. I could see going for a 1515 size, but doing extra work/mods to fit a 1518 probably isn't really needed. But as always, it's your ride, and if you want the 1518 then I think you should do it!

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

You simply don't need the torque a 1518 has in a car this light. Plus the low kv means you need a crazy big pinion.

The 2650, castle or tekin is your best bet and plenty of power for 100mph+ speeds.

You also mentioned future plans for a 2 speed. This topic has been beat to death. There is no advantage with multiple speeds in a brushless r/c. Just lock the high gear and run motor brakes.

Well would have agreed with you man but I am getting some very conflicting advice. I have been told that this car will be a current hungry machine and it will have a very high amp draw. Been told that numerous times. What I was hoping to achieve by using a 1518 in one is to up the voltage to 8S and therefore lower the amp draw hopefully by some amount and keep the same top speed. Also that should mean that if the amp draw is lower I should be able to use smaller capacity packs and lower the weight some again. Not sure what to do now to be honest. I got all the motors so it's not a problem really. I will make the car so that the 1518 fits and just have that as an option. Got the tekin T8 2250 and 2200 CC motor too. The only thing to work out now is whether to go for the tekin T8 2650 or the CC 2650 as the higher KV motor option. Will probably go with Castle though. I will try them all and see how it goes with each.

For the two speed, it is only something I wanted to try really. Nothing else. I have the same opinion that it probably wont work all that great or that it will even probably get chewed up under the brushless torque. I think that the alloy clutchbell for the two speed isn't going to last long.

Originally Posted by simplechamp

Not cheap, and I don't know about shipping cost to Australia, but there are a few bodies here by Deltaplastik and BYSM that fit the bill. Guess it depends on how much you want one.

http://www.igthobbies.com/GT1-BODIES_c_203.html

Also, I agree with Harold. I just got my 1/8 on-road going with a Tekin buggy motor and it's plenty of motor. I could see going for a 1515 size, but doing extra work/mods to fit a 1518 probably isn't really needed. But as always, it's your ride, and if you want the 1518 then I think you should do it!

Thanks for the link. Never heard of the place but they have some great looking bodies there. Thanks.