Some more questions... which one?

[jnev]

Thanks for the info. I am now leaning toward the 9xl. But would it be safe to run an 18t pinion? Will this be too over geared and cause a lot heat? As of right now, this is what I need to buy:
1) Feigao 9xl http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...WAND_XL&cat=20
2) UBEC http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...=6vubec&cat=21
3) Rc-monster heatsink (XL size and black) http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...d=RCM01&cat=20
4) 5mm mod1 18t pinion http://www.rc-monster.com/gears.php
5) True-rc 4s2p 8Ah pack (anyone know if Mike can order one?)

I went with the 8000 pack because I really need a lot of run time. I'll only be running 1 battery for the time being, until I can get some extra cash for rc's.

Thanks

When I run my 9XL, in my truck, I gear it at about 14 to 16/46. In my buggy, I go 16/46. 18/46 shouldn't be a stretch, although it may be too much to handle on a track.

[jnev]

Okay, thanks. This isn't a very big racer type buggy, so I am glad to go as fast as possible. It will see it a track every every so often, but it will be more of an all around basher, as this is my very first nitro to electric conversion. My two previous rc's were electric to begin with. They just both had a ton of upgrades.:027:

[jnev]

I am about to order the rest, and everything is in stock except for the mod1 18t pinion. How should I get a hold of Mike? Email him, call him, what?

Thanks

[jhautz]

Place your order on line and send him a note that you want the 18T pinion too. He'll let you know if he has one. There are quite a few times when he has some things in stock that dont show up on the website. If he has it you can add it to your oder and combine the shipping. He has done that for me a few times now.

[jnev]

Unfortunately, I ordered before your reply jhautz. It was actually only minutes after the order because I checked right before. Thats all right though. I sent Mike an email right after for him to include the pinion.

I am pretty excited though, since I now have everything I need ordered... well, except for the pinion, lol. But my first nitro to electric conversion is right around the corner. :027: Wish me luck!! :)

[jhautz]

Thats what I meant. Place the order and send him a note that you want to pinion too. He'll let you know if he has one. If he does you cn add it to the order.

Fun stuff. Cant wait to see how it turns out!

[jnev]

Well, I got my order from Mike. I got the 9xl motor, black heatsink, 19t pinion, and a UBEC. I am still waiting for an MM, Hyperion charger and balancer, and a 4s battery.

My question was, what do you use to make a slot in the motor "pin thing" (forgot name) for the pinion to sit in. How deep should I make it also? I was thinking either to dremel the slot, or file it down, which will take really long. I was also thinking to go down about a 1/3... is this enough, or too much? Also, the motor didn't come with any screws, what kind of screws do I use to secure the motor?

Thanks

post pics of that black heat sink! me wanta see!!!!

and imo use a file, dremel can be to fast, and u dont want to go to far.... and id go just like a lil bit, just enuff for the pinion to sit on

[jnev]

I can't seem to make the pictures smaller. Can you PM me your email address so I can send them to you? And then you can post them here for everyone to see.

pm sent

[nativepaul]

Here's a couple of pics of the black XL clamp/heatsink on my buggy.




I have tried to file a flatspot on a motor before, and filed away for 10 mns and afterwards coudn't even tell where I had been fileing, maybe my file isnt good enough and I needed a diamond one (i do buy cheap tools against my dads advice) or maybe the Mega Motor I tried on has a harder shaft than Feagio, I didnt even try to file the flat on my Feagio, I just went straight in with the dremel after I taped up the motor and it turned out nicely.

[jnev]

email sent back e-maxx.

Anyone have any idea where to get screws to mount the Feigao motor, or what size they are supposed to be?

there yah go man

[jhautz]

Take the sticker off of the motor. You will get better contact with the heatsink and it will do a better job. The sticker is acting like an insulating layer between the motor and the heatsink.