FLM Tranny Forward Brushless Conversion (FLM49000) - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

Bondonutz · 02.04.2010, 01:49 PM

[QUOTE=Nard Cox;345258]

If I decide to do this FLM chassis the motor I'd might use is roughly 1" longer and I'm concerned the ESC tray might be in the way ?

suicideneil · 01.22.2010, 04:20 PM

Well, thats damn near perfect 50/50 weight distribution- how was it before with the stock chassis?

Looks nice and tidy, just needs a bigger shell now

As for pictures, best solution is to use photobucket or imageshack etc and manually enter the maximum size as 600x800 pixels, unless you can do/post thumbnail links to the original fullsize images. Doesnt matter that much, just annoys the guys with little 15" monitors..

Nard Cox · 01.22.2010, 04:40 PM

Yeah, I was also really surprised by the weight distribution. Maybe I will take the car to a nice jumping location to see how it goes. Will post a movie when I go.

I made some new holes so the body fits better, but an XL shell would indeed be the best / nicest solution :).

I use Picasa for the pictures. I can upload them at a smaller resolution when uploading them from the program. Will just make a separate folder for RCM pictures :)

15'' ... does that still exist :D 24'' double screens FTW !!

Nard Cox · 07:24 PM

You can : FLM49050 Brushless Motor Mount

Mike doesn't carry the item, but RCBros does for $38 (and it's in stock according to the site).

EDIT: Will also send you a PM in case you are not reading this.

Nard Cox · 01.23.2010, 05:56 PM

[YOUTUBE]Yj238YUf7uk[/YOUTUBE]

suicideneil · 01.24.2010, 05:48 PM

Thats just savage (flux) power- even with a longer chassis and forward tranny it still wheelies like a nutter.

Nard Cox · 01.24.2010, 06:54 PM

Yeah, wheelies ain't a problem (although during the end of the LiPo, with lower voltages, driving wheelies (30kmph) are not possible). And this is just on 4S ... I really can't image that 'thing' on 6S.

Bondonutz · 02.03.2010, 08:40 PM

Can you please tell me the wheel base lenth ?

thzero · 02.03.2010, 08:49 PM

1.9" longer than the stock Flux I do believe. So not even as long as an XL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

Can you please tell me the wheel base lenth ?

Bondonutz · 02.03.2010, 09:01 PM

CRAP ! In the video it looked much larger.
Great video and fantastic build.
Thank You

Nard Cox · 03:30 AM

Well actually .....

HPI Savage lineup
Savage Flux & X = 534mm
Savage XL = 570mm
Difference = 36mm

Wheelbase is extended 1.9" from stock Savage length.
1'' = 25.4mm
1.9'' = 48mm

So it's 12mm longer than a XL.

Ow and thanks for the compliment. Also just found out that 6S will fit according to this guy:

http://picasaweb.google.com/jssoutht...99739897412594

I think he's running taller gearing then me and that's why he made it fit.

thzero · 02.04.2010, 10:28 AM

I measured the actual plates themselves for the 5T thread and came up with the following (with a ruler, not exact... they turn out to be .5mm off):

372mm HPI Savage XL
314mm HPI Savage X

which is a diff of 58mm, or 2.2". :)

Which corresponds with the stated wheelbases on HPI's site (http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/10515/) of

395mm XL
336.5mm X

or a diff of 58.5mm.

HPI also states 590 as the length of the XL not 570.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nard Cox

Well actually .....

HPI Savage lineup
Savage Flux & X = 534mm
Savage XL = 570mm
Difference = 36mm

Wheelbase is extended 1.9" from stock Savage length.
1'' = 25.4mm
1.9'' = 48mm

So it's 12mm longer than a XL.

Bondonutz · 02.04.2010, 09:32 AM

In this FLM chassis, will a much larger/longer motor fit with out clearance issues ??

Thanx

Bondonutz · 02.04.2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

In this FLM chassis, will a much larger/longer motor fit with out clearance issues ??

Thanx

Can anyone answer this ?

Nard Cox · 02.04.2010, 10:31 AM

Looks like someone needs to put decent information on their website then.

You made me curious so I'm going to measure it myself now :)