Castle 1717 in the LST

[lincpimp]

Ok, ran the truck again. Managed to toast a shock on something, so the al bodies lst shocks are going in this thing asap. Pulled the cartridge out of the shock body. Also lost the pinion, but found it and put some blue loctite on there.

Tried 2c charging on the flightmax 5k 40c lipo, did the job just fine. I really like the lipo, with the lst geared for around 43mph with the badlands the lipo did not get over 110f after 20mins. The temps outside were well over 90f. Plenty of push too, the 1717 6s combo is probably too much for this truck. Standing back flips, and it will back flip up to 15mph if traction is good. I plan to put the 20mm hexes on and run the lst2 stock wheels/tires. That should give the 1717 a workout.

I will say the lst tranny with the FOC installed, coupled with the tdr hub and tin 63t losi spur is just about bullet proof. And the tin diff gears with the nova rc cups, and al cases have handled the power just fine. I can make the wheels spin in the 17mm hexes, lots of torque. Might even go up to 23mm hexes and run some other wheel/tire combo.

This power system will go in my planned 1/6 buggy build. I will gear that for 50mpg at least. Should be fun!!! Will not start that project till later in the year, when I have the house and stuff sorted out.

[bigboi146]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

This power system will go in my planned 1/6 buggy build. I will gear that for 50mpg at least. Should be fun!!! Will not start that project till later in the year, when I have the house and stuff sorted out.

A 1/6th getting 50mpg should be good considering it's electric.