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xcntrk · 03.20.2008, 09:50 AM

What are using for the ESC mount hanging off the motor plate? Is that home-grown or something commercial?

Looks good ;)

mriccucci · 03.20.2008, 10:18 AM

Its homegrown

, i leveled it out, but its mearly a peice of right angle aluminum and a small sheet attached to that. The only problem im facing is the gearcover. Im running a strobe slipper and the screws that are holding gear are rubbing on the stock cover. Im not worried so much about the gear but more of my wire getting tangled and cut. Any suggestions?

xcntrk · 03.20.2008, 11:32 AM

I run a strobe too. I cut the screws flush with the gear once mounted. No need for all that excess screw thread hanging off the end of the spur. Not to mention it saves you (albeit a small) amount of rotational mass.

mriccucci · 03.20.2008, 11:56 AM

I have the screws in the oppisite direction with the head showing on the side i can get to. I think what im going to do is use some standoffs that are metric thread in the trans mount.

mriccucci · 03.20.2008, 05:36 PM

Ok i fabbed something temp for the gear cover i couldnt wait to get this thing out! I wasnt expecting the amount of torque it has and the unreal top speed. When i first set it on the ground and took off it backfliped and ripped the revo wing i mounnted on the body right off! not a big deal but i wasnt expecting it at all!

Wiring is a bit of a mess, need to clean that up. I ended up ripping off the front bumper in the process of running also as i ran into the mailbox!

Reguardless this thing is AWSOME! and i want more now. Any suggestions on settings for the mamba to reduce the instant torque?

suicideneil · 03.20.2008, 07:11 PM

Increase punch control for sure, perhaps lower timing too if thats not already as low as it can go.

suicideneil · 03.21.2008, 05:34 PM

In answer to the singlespeed issue, you can just buy the coupler for $18 to lock it into 2nd gear, or you can bolt the dog-shifter to the 2nd gear.

I would suggest a flat spot on the motor shaft, and use a little blue threadloc to prevent it sliding off (just dab a little on the end of the shaft where the pinion and shaft meet).

As for a wheelie bar, you could use the rubbish traxxas version, or Swammie make one I think. NewEra also sell one or two I believe.

suicideneil · 03.23.2008, 05:45 PM

I've never seen shoulder-type screws that small before, so you may be out of luck. My solution is/was to use an alloy version of the bellcranks that use different screws, and is altogether stronger & smoother. GPM, Integy, Powerline, Newera.. they all make good replacement bell cranks, complete with screws and bearings etc (drop in upgrade).

mriccucci · 03.23.2008, 06:07 PM

I got a Golden Horizon kit that is alloy but uses the stock screws, i was going to lock tight them but my concern is that the screws head will strip before the locktight comes out. Im going to go to a local hardware store and see what i can find. An idea i had was to use some small bushings.

mriccucci · 03.23.2008, 08:46 PM

I got a Golden Horizon kit that is alloy but uses the stock screws, i ended up using stock shocktower screws, slightly longer, and lock washer on the oppisite side, not completely tightened down.

suicideneil · 03.23.2008, 06:58 PM

Very very small bushings, but that would work I reckon.

mriccucci · 03.25.2008, 09:36 AM

For thoose of you who have the experience i was thinking of upgrading to a new maxx chassis and transmission, is this a good or bad idea?

lincpimp · 03.25.2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mriccucci

For thoose of you who have the experience i was thinking of upgrading to a new maxx chassis and transmission, is this a good or bad idea?

It is much better than the old emaxx chassis, plus you can use the updated steering setup, which is also much better. Plus the chassis is longer, and that helps out stability. I have had great success with the stock traxxas wheelie bar. It does come undone at times, but I have not cracked one yet.

Takedown · 03.25.2008, 12:15 PM

I dont get why people just dont put the MM were the stock ESC goes? Down on the chassis.

mriccucci · 03.25.2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Takedown

I dont get why people just dont put the MM were the stock ESC goes? Down on the chassis.

I didnt but it there due to the wiring not fitting and i didnt want to add the length to the motor or the controller. I was easy enough as the 2 peice of aluminum are thing i had laying around.

Any suggestions on bulkheads? Is there an aluminum diff case that fits stock bulks but fits 1/8 hybrid setup?