losi 5ive-T conversion pics

[Jony Nitro]

Really am looking forward to seeing this up and running,dont forget post up your stuff on Baja UK forum

[Overdriven]

Mike: I agree rotating the current mount and cd wouldn't work bc of the front shaft and the lack of space in front of the cd. But a mirror image of your mount (not rotated at all) would put the motor in the center of the chassis (behind the cd, not in front) and I can't see why that wouldn't work?? With saddle packs that might have better balance for a wider variety of setups. That was my point and just discussing.

Personally I prefer your more simple design and knowing your other products I don't doubt your research into the balance of the current setup. Didn't see anything about when it will be available??

[RC-Monster Mike]

Originally Posted by Overdriven

Mike: I agree rotating the current mount and cd wouldn't work bc of the front shaft and the lack of space in front of the cd. But a mirror image of your mount (not rotated at all) would put the motor in the center of the chassis (behind the cd, not in front) and I can't see why that wouldn't work?? With saddle packs that might have better balance for a wider variety of setups. That was my point and just discussing.

Personally I prefer your more simple design and knowing your other products I don't doubt your research into the balance of the current setup. Didn't see anything about when it will be available??

Yes, this concept would indeed work(considered it), but would also ultimately result in the mass being located over a wider area(not as centered on the chassis), as balance would pretty much dictate the packs be out on the mud guards(higher Cg as well). With the mass more spread out(and more mass due to extra batt tray and esc mount), the car would be less likely to traction roll(though mass would be higher, which may offset this benefit), but would tend to be slower in its transitional handling(switching directions) - two battery trays would then be needed as well as a new home for the ESC. Ultimately, I think the current setup offers the most positives and the least negatives. It certainly isn't the only way to convert the truck - just the way I chose to do it. They should be on the home page by the weekend. :)

[Jony Nitro]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

Yes, this concept would indeed work(considered it), but would also ultimately result in the mass being located over a wider area(not as centered on the chassis), as balance would pretty much dictate the packs be out on the mud guards(higher Cg as well). With the mass more spread out(and more mass due to extra batt tray and esc mount), the car would be less likely to traction roll(though mass would be higher, which may offset this benefit), but would tend to be slower in its transitional handling(switching directions) - two battery trays would then be needed as well as a new home for the ESC. Ultimately, I think the current setup offers the most positives and the least negatives. It certainly isn't the only way to convert the truck - just the way I chose to do it. They should be on the home page by the weekend. :)

tempted to get a losi for this reason only.

[Overdriven]

Looking at it again, I see your point about the trays being on the mudguards, something I didn't like about one of the other kits. Thought there was room on the chassis for them but there isn't. Thanks for discussing and clearing things up.

[auto2]

johnny nitro! get one.u wont regret it.

[Jony Nitro]

Originally Posted by auto2

johnny nitro! get one.u wont regret it.

I know very tempted,Very but I have a Nue 22 series will it fit the Losi Mount,I know is other conversion did, has had bought it.

[yzinger02]

I know its off topic but looking back at the data log it looks like that thing is pushing 8 hp! Is that correct? If so thats a ridiculous power to weight ratio, something you cant get in the full scale world.

[auto2]

yup:-)

i got more video sunday.
and i got to do a serious test at the track today.
i got 12 minutes run time at the track with out any stopping. 75 degrees out .motor was 200 degrees ( no fan) esc was 120F
150 amp current limiter . lipo cutoff was 3.4
17 T pinion ( way faster than a 200 foot straight could handle. tires never stopped spinning.

jumps are a 1/4 throttle blip .any more and i have to fetch it from the corn field. actually is drove itself back from the corn lol







and to compare it to a stock gas truck'

and another just bashing

[auto2]

[auto2]

Originally Posted by yzinger02

I know its off topic but looking back at the data log it looks like that thing is pushing 8 hp! Is that correct? If so thats a ridiculous power to weight ratio, something you cant get in the full scale world.

yes 8 HP and that is traction limited. and had a 200 amp current limiter at that time.

[Cain]

I wonder how much temps would drop using a separate brake servo? I know that was something that MCD at least felt dropped the temps on there planned conversion.

[auto2]

im only braking once or twice a lap. just a touch to slow it after the straight and in the middle.i could do a test an do no braking and see if temps go down.
its still overgeared for this track. would like to try a 16 pinion.

[Cain]

Originally Posted by auto2

im only braking once or twice a lap. just a touch to slow it after the straight and in the middle.i could do a test an do no braking and see if temps go down.
its still overgeared for this track. would like to try a 16 pinion.

Definitely worth a shot to try the gearing first and see how it goes. Hopefully it works out for you.

[auto2]

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