Project Super-VBS-CF-Gorillamaxx!!!

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by jordan...

no sorry, the motor is in for repairs at Neutronics, hopefully will come back as a smooth can 1527. cant wait to get this thing back up and running though, last time it ran was insanely fun

P.S, oh and its only the equal 3rd most killer truck on RCM, congrats Shaun (and sike)

HHhahahhaaaa.. Thanks SIR.. (I think) hahhahaa...

For what it worth, I've got a spar 1515 1.5 i can send you to tie you over if you want ?? Just send it back when yours come in.. Just a thought...

Have a great week Jordan.. and PM your addy if you want..

Shaun.

[George16]

17 more days and it will be the one year anniversary of your build .

[jordan...]

Wow has it been that long already Im just happy i got it running before its first birthday

[SV6000]

Hey Jordan i have a spare Hacker motor, brand new in the box if youre interested. IT is for sale if anyone else is interested. The KV rating is around 1600KV

[TDC57]

So are you back up ? got any new updates for us the less fortunate

Have a great one Jordan..

[jordan...]

Sorry no updates as of yet. My motor is still at the Neu factory getting repaired. I think its still on the waiting list, should be about a week until they have a look at it. Im getting it converted into a smooth can 1527 with no fan, so that should eliminate the weak point at the fan endbell threads, and also give me a little more clearance between the ESC mounting posts. Until then, there isnt really much i can do

[SV6000]

Hey Jordan i got an update from MGM about the brakes on the controller. Apparently they have been having a problem with people hooking the system up and instead of switching wires to get the motor to run the correct way they simply reverse revoloutions on the controller. They said this is why they are having brake problems. I havent had time to give it a try yet but might get a chance this weekend.

[jordan...]

Thats good to hear, i actually did reverse the controller instead of switching the wires to get it spinning the right way, maybe thats why the brakes were dodgy, looking forward to hearing about your results!

[TDC57]

Anything new to report Jordan?? hope all is well Sir..

have a great one!..

P.S.
I sent in 3 MGM controllers two weeks ago and I'm thinking I wont get them back for another 2+ months.. How long did your take ???

[SV6000]

Hey Jordan tried switching the wires but it just leads to other problems. ARGGHHHH
When you switch the motors wires around reverse on the controller becomes forward so if you limit reverse like i do than you only get 40% forward throttle and the brakes still aren't anything special, or that much better really.
Having a Futaba radio means that you need to reverse the throttle channel to set the transmitter limits, if you set it to standard the controller wont pick up the signal and set limits. I will try a different brand of transmitter tonight and see what happens. Otherwise i will be selling two 28025 controllers, 2 2s 8000 batteries 2 3s 5000 batteries, a lehner 1940 1600KV motor and a brand new Hacker C50 1600Kv motor if anyone is interested and serious about anything mentioned above please PM me.
Damn MGM so frustrating i might have to go MMM or schulze.

[jordan...]

hmmmm... nice findings there, maybe that first run with the MGM i had, i was only getting 40% throttle AARGHH it seems really confusing, is that why your getting rid of the MGM? Are you going for an MMM now (wont be dissapointed, much easier to program, but on the down side, not as good specs wise)?

Sorry for the late reply Shaun, was over east and just got back today. Good news!!! I just sent the payment through to Neu and should get the motor shipped back express ASAP. That means by the middle of next week i should be up and running As for the MGM customer service, make sure to contact Martin Dvorsky with any queries, he was very prompt with replies and was really helpful.

As for the timeframe, it took around 1 month, that was over chrissy and new years, so there were some delays there, also it got held up at customs for a week and a half becasue i wrote it was worth $450 AU So i would assume it would take under a month if the problems are not to major

have a good one guys
jordan

[SV6000]

yeah thats one of the reasons i am getting rid of it. i run my neu with my mmm. the mmm cant handle the plettenberg on start up. it cogs regardless of timing or start power. Will try a schulze see what happens. I put a lot of stuff on ebay today one of the MGM is there. It still works just fine if you want a spare, there are some motors as well. I started a thread on it in the general section

[jordan...]

Fair enough, i see wha you mean why you cant use the MMM. Schulze is worth a shot i guess, they're a little old now though arent they? But i guess they were designed with Pletty's in mind. I saw your items for sale, i would be all over that lehner if it had a 5mm shaft, and if i didnt have to make a new motor mount to use it

[SV6000]

the Hacker has a 5mm shaft

[jordan...]

Ok, so i got my motor back today, smooth can 1527!! Had it back together in no time and ready for a run, unfortunately i shorted one of the lipos on the pinion gear, dont ask But luckily i 'very carefully' put a charge through it and it held up fine. i was bracing to throw it out the back door if it burst into flames

Anyway, got some pics of it back together, and ready for a run:





Unfortunately after about 3-4 speed runs i ripped 3 of the times off of the UE rims. Here is a pic, no joke, i just pulled the wheels off and took the pic. Couple more layers of duct tape should do the job.



Got some new vids as well, enjoy. Oh, and 'so there' to the people on the noob forum who were complaining that it was slow, and not doing wheelies even with a mono, setbacks and CD





oh and one last pic, she looks a little dirtier now, not by much mind you



enjoy the long awaited updates!!