Stamped weights vs Brushless setups - RC-Monster Forums

GriMM · **Stamped weights vs Brushless setups -** 05.31.2005, 02:12 PM

Ok, Im new on this forum I just wanted to get some input on the stampede im building.

I ordered a complete aluminum chassis (fastlane kit) with normal length arms. I already have a swami skid plate on the rear, Imex Claw Dogs (I think they are heavier then stock not sure) And an SS58000 system for it.

I hear good things about the torque the 5800 has to offer, so I went ahead and got the beefiest chassis I could find for my pede. I imagine it should at least break even or better with the brushed motor and stock chassis I was running. Should I only use some parts of the metal chassis to cut weight? I plan on beating the hell out of this truck on some jumps. Does anyone else have this full metal pede chassis and how does it perform on repeated abuse? :L:

Thanks for any info

Nick · 05.31.2005, 02:43 PM

Welcome to the forum matey! ;)

Alluminum is very strong, most popular material hop-up. Although it can dent/bend, but that takes alot of abuse!

Alloy' is heavier than plastic stock - only design can make it lighter - for example the SuperMaxx arms are very light because of the design.

The Novak isn't the powerfullest brushless motor in the world, but would still be good enough to give some decent speed and torque on your truck! Batteries are also important! Some good cells do a huge difference in power/speed.

In my opinion, use all the metal you have! :D

If the Novak isn't good enough, belive me - there are alot hotter brushless motors that would make that thing fly! (Not literally fly by the way, lol).

Serum · 05.31.2005, 02:51 PM

Did you allready bought the ss5800?

GriMM · 05.31.2005, 03:02 PM

Yes....the ss5800 kit is supposed to be here on the 1st and i just bought the stampede chassis last night. Any recommendations on battery packs? I have 9 or 10 packs right now, all of them are low end dynasport, like 1500 mah at the most. I know batteries are a big advantage to have, I usually just bash around running one pack after another until all of them are dead...are there packs that last 30 minutes or so? thats what i really need

Serum · 05.31.2005, 03:07 PM

30 minutes? your talking lipoly then..

Just buy 2 or 3 sets of good 3700's and the SS5800 will give you a nice runtime.

GriMM · 05.31.2005, 03:09 PM

Sweet, once I get some extra cash Ill check into the Lipo thing, I keep hearing about them.

Ill be posting pics of the completed truck in about a week, shes gonna be sexy :)

Serum · 05.31.2005, 03:30 PM

i bet she will be sexy!

Nick · 05.31.2005, 03:39 PM

Lipo might give you 30minute run time but you need a good $120 charger too, worth it?

GP3300 go dead cheap now at $4.10 a cell, they will give you a nice runtime and you can get a few more packs than you can 3700 at that price meaning you will have just the same amount of time.

A good charged and looked after pack of GP3300 can reach 3500+Mah anyway. :)

GriMM · 05.31.2005, 03:45 PM

yeah i think i will just stick to running through a boxfull of cheap batteries then a few high end batteries

RC-Monster Mike · 05.31.2005, 08:48 PM

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...5&pagenumber=1

There are a few pictures of my pede in that thread. I say run all the metal you have! The FLM chassis is actually lighter and way stronger than tyhe stock plastic chassis. The Novak works pretty well in a pede. Too much more power and the drivetrain becomes a headache to keep intact. Welcome to the forums as well!