MGM mounting in 3095

[hobbimaster]

Whats the best way to mount a MGM 160 in the new maxx? I mounted mine using 2x tape, but after one run the Esc was warm making the tape loose. I wish the bottom were of plastic to mount it using the tape. I'm tempted to zip tie it to the shock tower.

[Serum]

welcome to the forum.

what version of the MGM have you got?

[hobbimaster]

Opps sorry, its a MGM 16018 with the heat sinks on both sides.

[Serum]

you can use the 4 m2 screws to mount it onto something flat.

[hobbimaster]

Ok, I see the 2mm screw holes. i'll try to dig up some lexan or something to make a mounting plate.

[crazyjr]

If it were me, I'd slot the chassis and mount it with zipties. It would allow more slip if you hit something hard

[hobbimaster]

You know they make zip ties with the little screw hole "ears" that may work using the stock mounting screw holes from the originl ESC. Might have to give those a go.

[neweuser]

Or use velcro like I do. :)

[Serum]

verlcro with glue, that stuff works miracles.

[mkrusedc]

I used servo tape and zip ties. It has held well with very heavy bashing.

In the pic I hadn't zipped it yet

[hobbimaster]

I found some 1" plastic mountaing squares at the local depot today. They have 2x tape on the bottom (good stuff) and these little slots on the top for slipping a zip-tie through it. It works very well without having to modify anything. Also in the pic I put together a switch mount since I had MGM include it when I ordered it.

[suicideneil]

Resourceful. Its amazing what you can do with abit of plastic and some zipties....

[t-maxxracer32]

if they didnt ever invent zip ties do you think RC would even exist?

i use them on SO many things its crazy.

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by t-maxxracer32

if they didnt ever invent zip ties do you think RC would even exist?

Nope.