XT8 Update

[othello]

Interesting motor choice (1515/2Y/F/H -> 1100kv) especially considering you are waiting for a 6s capable ESC (MMM). I run my 1515/2y (smooth can) with 10s1p A123 (comparable to 8s lipo) and it reaches around 30000rpm under load (eagletree) with Badlands on gras with a 1:13 gearing. With lighter racing tires i see around 32000rpm. Now if you run it with 6s max you will shoot for 25000rpm. No doubt this also can be geared to 35-40mph. Should make it very driveable as you have to gear it very low to reach speed.

Battery pack seems to be a 6s pack, right? judging by it's dimension you will have some good runtimes.

All in all a perfect racing setup (low RPM turning motor, thus not as agressive as high rpm revving motors. With its attached fan and relative low voltage the motor should run ultra cool. I wouldn't expect high Amp peaks too, so the ESC will have no hard time and will run cool too. All this will result in low mAh consumption, giving you long runtimes.)

With your front protection, sideguards in combination with your body chances are low that stones are sucked into the fan of the motor.

Thumbs up. I like it.

[jordan...]

Looks really awesome, great work!!

I like the look of those 'H' motors, got one on the way myself. Do you think you could post some more detailed pics of the endbell fan looking 'into' the motor?

thanks
jordan

[Dafni]

Nice one! Makes me wanna post some pics of my "updated" XT8
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7993
It came a long way since then, lots of mileage, lots of tweaks...

[Sower]

Originally Posted by Dafni

Nice one! Makes me wanna post some pics of my "updated" XT8
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7993
It came a long way since then, lots of mileage, lots of tweaks...

Thanks Daf - dude, I gotta tell ya, yours was one of the sweetest conversions I've ever seen and helped me think through a lot of what I was trying to do for mine. Thanks for leading the way!

And you definitely need to update your thread with pics if you have them - I would love to see the latest.

[Sower]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Looks really awesome, great work!!

I like the look of those 'H' motors, got one on the way myself. Do you think you could post some more detailed pics of the endbell fan looking 'into' the motor?

thanks
jordan

Thanks jordan! I'll see what I can do - the best photo I have so far of the end bell is the one already posted. Maybe I can get a better shot of it for you tonight. If I remember

[Sower]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Looks really awesome, great work!!

I like the look of those 'H' motors, got one on the way myself. Do you think you could post some more detailed pics of the endbell fan looking 'into' the motor?

thanks
jordan

Here's the best I can do for you:

[Dafni]

Now Sower, come on! It only takes 4 screws to get the centerdiff/motor assembly off...

just kidding mate! But your "here's the best I can do for you" made me smile.

Nice motor though.

And yeah, I hear you, next time my truck is clean I'll snap some new pics.


Daf

[Sower]

Originally Posted by Dafni

Now Sower, come on! It only takes 4 screws to get the centerdiff/motor assembly off...

just kidding mate! But your "here's the best I can do for you" made me smile.

Nice motor though.

And yeah, I hear you, next time my truck is clean I'll snap some new pics.


Daf

Dude, you're hilarious - and you're actually right. I should have just pulled the dang motor out!! Oh well, I was heading off to work this morning and my car was running in the driveway

I'll try to remember next time!

Where do i get a Neu with that fan endbell, straight from Neu or what? And i don't mean to get off subject, but can i get some pics of that red Ferrari above your workbench?

[Sower]

Originally Posted by Fast5sRevo88

Where do i get a Neu with that fan endbell, straight from Neu or what? And i don't mean to get off subject, but can i get some pics of that red Ferrari above your workbench?

I got mine from Diversity Model Aircraft @ flydma.com. It is technically a heli motor when it has that endbell fan configuration and Mike doesn't carry them. I'm sure you can contact Neu for one also.

Ah, the TT-01 Ferrari - my son would be stoked you're asking about it. He loves that thing. I'll see if I have any other pictures of it although I don't think I have any here at work.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Sower

Here's the best I can do for you:

That looks nice. Have you added some type of foam to the back so it won't suck up any rocks?

[Sower]

Not yet, but it's in the works!

[Dafni]

Originally Posted by lutach

That looks nice. Have you added some type of foam to the back so it won't suck up any rocks?

Sucking up rocks? Man, you got something mixed up there

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Dafni

Sucking up rocks? Man, you got something mixed up there

Most motors with fans in them will act like a vacuum and it will suck debris isnide them if the holes aren't covered. Might even get the rocks you are thinking about too .

[Dafni]

Originally Posted by lutach

Might even get the rocks you are thinking about too .

Well, depends on the neighborhood