FLM Tranny Forward Brushless Conversion (FLM49000)

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Down the bottom of Nard's previously linked Picasa pics you can see how his 2x 2s and single 4s fit in the chassis.

[Nard Cox]

Here ya go.

@ _dV, I didn't forgot about your Q's, will check it tomorrow, been kinda busy.

[Nard Cox]

Originally Posted by _dV

What is the distance from the base of the ESC to the rear shock tower? Wondering if it would get hit like the stock Flux setup.

Originally Posted by _dV

What are the dimensions of the front tray area? Wondering if the ESC could be moved up there and if that would create more battery tray area.

73mm / 2.87'' wide and 80mm 3.15'' long





But I doubt it would create more space because the motor is sticking out more then my battery tray (again with stock spur and pinion). For the weight distribution it is not needed and as you can see you would need some modding to get it to fit up front.

Originally Posted by _dV

Can the Flux spur gear gear cover be fitted?

Not without mods. You could attach it to the handlebar somehow.

Originally Posted by _dV

Also, any jumping yet? How does it fly?

Well lots last sunday and it jumped really well. I will upload a 'raw' video today of some jumps (hopefully).

Sorry that it took this long.

EDIT: movie is online. Not the best because of the angle but it shows a bit.

[YOUTUBE]f01fNwZCBf8[/YOUTUBE]

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Many thanks.

Btw i meant from the base of the ESC to the base of the shock tower. Since you have a ruler in the pic though i figured out that distance is around 45mm which is what it is on my Flux now. My ESC used to be about 40mm from the base of the tower and it would get hit and the wires damaged on the occasional bad landing. No damage since i moved it, though i haven't done that many runs yet.

[Nard Cox]

Ahh I see what you mean:



I also damaged one wire when it was still in stock form. The ESC mount does give you some flexibility to move the esc back and forward a little. Of course you could always mount it sidewards ;)

You can ! the motormount is around 40~50 bucks by itself. while biulding my truck i said the same thing i could use it on many cars and trucks.

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Is there any reason that more battery space couldn't be created by using a larger spur gear (say 52 tooth) and the corresponding pinion to keep the same gear ratio?

[Nard Cox]

If the motor wouldn't be the limit anymore the ESC plate would be the next thing that would get in the way. I could measure the room available when I get home this afternoon.

[Bondonutz]

I bought a slightly used kit from a fellow forum member and a Flux last week. I look forward to building this and getting a 1717 or a 1527 to fit ?!
Thanks for all your help and answering my questions.

[Nard Cox]

I saw the kit for sale indeed. A 1717 or 1527 would be monsters for this car!!

I'm looking into making a center diff in this Flux. The gearbox doesn't really add anything except for extra rotation mass, noise and wear (although this last one is not noticeable).

[Bondonutz]

Hope your making two ?

[Nard Cox]

Well .. I have the idea's not the machinery / skillz. Hopefully some kids at school (I noticed we there are CNC machines in school) will help me / make it for me ;).

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by Nard Cox

Well .. I have the idea's not the machinery / skillz. Hopefully some kids at school (I noticed we there are CNC machines in school) will help me / make 2 for us ;).

[Nard Cox]

I stand corrected

[Bondonutz]

Actually with the motors Im considering using I might need a trans for shear gear reduction ? IDK just yet ?