brushless 1/5 4wd conversion about to begin! couple questions.

[KaztheMinotaur]

I thought we stay away from Integy?

[BL_RV0]

Originally Posted by KaztheMinotaur

I thought we stay away from Integy?

"We" usually do. For certain items, sometimes it's ok.

[Overdriven]

A recent rcca issue used an integy kit on a project 5t, that was "modified". But they would not elaborate on the modifications. I'm sure someone else makes a kit for the baja.

Baja kits aren't the only option for this application, there's also a couple different kits for the FG. The main concern is mounting the caliper, all will require new discs if the stock redcat hex is to be used.

[Unsullied_Spy]

The Integy kit is a cheap knock-off of another product, go figure. Pretty sure Baja Skunkworks made the original one. One problem I know for sure about the Integy ones is they have bad cables. Check the HPIBajaForum for more information about them before you spend (more like waste) your money.

[Ryu James]

thanks for all the discussion and ideas guys. i have been thinking all of these same things when it comes to the brake setup.

so first off i would love to run these 4 wheel disc brakes by AMS.

http://largescalerc.com/index.asp?Pa...OD&ProdID=2356

the redat hex is 22mm and the baja is 24mm but as already noted they make adaptors available so i could get those and just run baja wheels also. or i could make 22mm discs. they main obstacle with running the disc brake kits is being able to mount the calipers to the hub or wherever it is they mount. i talked with LSRC and they said a custom hub would have to be made for this to work.

so the other option is to run the brakes off the center diff outdrives just like a 1/8 buggy. this will be much easier and will be an easier custom part to make than the hubs would be. then all i have to do is grind down each side of the outdrive a bit and make 2 brake discs. i already have all the components i need to make this work. plus this route will be much cheaper than the AMS set and custom parts.

both options are still up for consideration as i wont know how "easy" it will actually be until i start on it. right now i am working on the motor mount. my pinion and spur gears should be getting here tomorrow.

i have been looking for a free CAD type drawing software online. if anyone knows of anything please let me know. right now i have just been drawing with MS Paint which is a joke. but its good enough for my machinist to work from but i would like to just design everything so its ready for the CNC.

here is a rough draft of the motor mount. i havent put in any dimensions yet but you get the idea. i will post some pics of all the brake components and setup i think i will run soon.

[BL_RV0]

Looks like a solid design. Holy crap those brakes are EXPENSIVE!

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

Looks like a solid design. Holy crap those brakes are EXPENSIVE!

4 wheel hydraulic, how super cool is that ? Very !

The progress and plans you have are top notch, looking forward to seeing this monster in action !

[Ryu James]

thanks guys. i cant wait to get it finished.

just a heads up on rampage stuff. dont order from rampagehopups.com

i ordered 3 weeks ago and i just keep getting excuse after excuse and i dont even believe the guy anymore. I had heard good things about the owner Rob but he will never get my business again. largescalerc.com on the other hand has been top notch and gets me my parts fast and communicates well. just stay away from rampagehopups.com

guys like that piss me off! he just keeps jerking me around.

[Unsullied_Spy]

If you go with Baja wheels and tires Hostile makes some very good ones. If you're not a patient person I'd pay someone to put them on for you though! I'm in the process of installing my new Nightmare MXes for my Baja and I'm taking a stress break because they're such a PITA (Hard compound doesn't help at all!)

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

If you go with Baja wheels and tires Hostile makes some very good ones. If you're not a patient person I'd pay someone to put them on for you though! I'm in the process of installing my new Nightmare MXes for my Baja and I'm taking a stress break because they're such a PITA (Hard compound doesn't help at all!)

do you have a link for these Hostiles? are they aluminum?

[Ryu James]

so i got this new 4mm blue carbon today. it is 4mm 1k fineweave which is super tough and an outer layer of blue texalium on each side. texalium is an aluminum cloth and the stuff used for fishing rods and other sports equip.

i got this stuff cuz it became apparent that i had to move the front chassis brace to the right side of the drive shaft so the motor mount could sit where it needs to. since i had to move the chassis brace i decided to make a new front top plate. and i most likely will have to make a new center top plate if i go with the mech. brakes off the center diff outdrives. so this blue carbon should be tuff enough and looks cool too.




you can see in this pic where i had to take off the chassis brace. so the new top plate will just mount the brace to the other side.

[BL_RV0]

Looks very nice... Damn that carbon must have been pricey. Sorry if I missed this, but what esc are you going to use.

[Jabe]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

so i got this new 4mm blue carbon today. it is 4mm 1k fineweave which is super tough and an outer layer of blue texalium on each side. texalium is an aluminum cloth and the stuff used for fishing rods and other sports equip.

i got this stuff cuz it became apparent that i had to move the front chassis brace to the right side of the drive shaft so the motor mount could sit where it needs to. since i had to move the chassis brace i decided to make a new front top plate. and i most likely will have to make a new center top plate if i go with the mech. brakes off the center diff outdrives. so this blue carbon should be tuff enough and looks cool too.


you can see in this pic where i had to take off the chassis brace. so the new top plate will just mount the brace to the other side.

Cant you just flip front top plate upsidedown? And use different bolts or countersunk washers? Wouldnt it fit then?
So that front brace mounting hole goes to right side of chassis?

[Ryu James]

that could be done but it wouldnt be very clean. all the holes on the top plate are countersunk so flipping it over would put the countersink on the wrong side.

the carbon setup is going to work beautifully and look stellar too. i actually should have the carbon parts done today. i will post pics soon.

just got my pinion gears today. just waiting on spur gear.

the castle hydra 240hv comes next week.

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

do you have a link for these Hostiles? are they aluminum?

Daves Motors (DDM, davesmotors.com) is pretty much THE place for large scale stuff. Them and TGN have just about everything you could want.

http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.88...t.A/id.3414/.f

These are the tires I just installed, they're pricey but well worth it. You can go with ProLine 40 series, but they are a ton thinner than these and you'll most likely tear the tire before you wear it out. These things last forever and you won't tear them.