Project Super-VBS-CF-Gorillamaxx!!!

[TDC57]

That SUCKS..... I'm sorry you keep getting the runaround from Neu..

[jordan...]

Hi guys,

Its been a LONG while since the last update, but i finally recieved the motor today. Its an absolute monster Instead of the fan being mounted on the endbell like the heli motors on Neu's website, its mounted on the front of the motor, like the LMT forced air motors. Honestly i like it better this way as it doesn't make the motor any 'fatter,' just longer by about 0.5 inches.

Anyway, here are the pics so you can see for yourselves :





Here you can see the fan:



And i thought i'd throw in a nice comparison shot for you guys:



I've ordered a XB808 centre diff, because it comes with a 42t spur, so when that gets here i'll get to work on mounting the CD and motor on the truck. I'm working on some tricks with the centre diff position at the moment, and i'll post a full 'how to' when everythings done.

Enjoy!!!!
jordan

[lincpimp]

Jesus....

[TruckBasher]

The truck is Awesome but I gotta say...this motor is HUGE!!!

[JERRY2KONE]

HOLY CRAPP BATMAN. Just looking at that thing is incredible. You could push quite a bit of weight with that monster. I shutter to think how hard it will be to control such power in that truck. With the right setup you should be able to achieve some pretty high speeds with that thing. If you do go for speed you are going to have to really think about your entire setup, like taping your tires and using beadlocks rims to keep them from flying apart. Your drivetrain should hoold up nicely. WOW that thing is amazing. Good luck with that Jordon.

[jordan...]

Thanks alot guys, i can't wait to get this installed and ready to go.

Thanks for the tips Jerry, i've already got the tyres taped with multiple layers of duct tape , hopefully the superglue holds up At the moment, im thinking the most important thing to running this motor will be the ESC setttings just right, but we'll have to see i guess...

holy crap that is one big motor.

[TDC57]

Dam Dude... that's insane.. I cant wait for the Video!... so now that you've got it how are you going to mount it (??) and you'll be running what (2) 6s = 12s on it (??)

NICE....

[jordan...]

I'll be running 2x 3s, so 6s all up. Dude, 12s on a 2300kv motor = 102,120 rpm
As for the mounting, i'm going to make up a carbon motor plate and mount in on top of the centre diff unit. Not too sure of the final position, but all i can say is the motor is going to be as LOW as possible

Also, thanks for the tips on dying the springs, they turned out really good. I'll get some pics up when the diff is done, but yeh, blacked out springs go much better with the colour scheme of the car!!!

thanks
jordan

[TDC57]

Cool... It always nice when a plan goes together.. I'm looking forward to your next update.

Have a great week Jordan..

[BL_RV0]

Mother of God!

[jordan...]

Hi everyone,

Well, I just finished making all the parts for my centre differential conversion and am going to post a full step by step guide of the installation. Hopefully it will help anyone wanting to do similar to their Gmaxx's.

Okay, so here i've got a pic of all the parts needed for this install (the diff is an Xray XB808 centre diff with a 42t spur gear on it):



As you might be able to see, i have shaved the top and bottoms of the CD mounts down to lower the diff into the chassis a little more. I have also drilled a hole through one of the diff mounts which bolts to the motor mount too to help reduce flex. I am using two 3mm plates of carbon for the motor mount, again to reduce flex and hopefully prevent the stripping of spur gears.











Now that the motor mount is put together, the diff and top plate go on, nothing too complex here...









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[jordan...]

Now for the installation of the bottom plate, this is probably the most important part, because if the diff is not mounted in the exact right position the spur might hit the x-braces when on the chassis. Also important to countersink the screw holes so that the diff assembly can sit flush on the Gmaxx bottom plate:







With that done, you can install the diff assembly onto the chassis plate. As you can see i've had to drill 4 holes in the lower Gmaxx plate to mount the assembly:











I've had to cut out another rear upper plate so that the 1527 can fit with this setup. obviously with a 1515 sized motor i don't think this step will be necessary:





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[jordan...]

Nearly there.... Now with that done, the chassis plate with the diff assembly can be put back in. Again, it is pretty important that the holes in the lower plate for the diff and the chassis plate were measured properly so the diff sits central between the x-braces. With the 42t spur i have no problem with clearence between the braces!! No need for any dremeling there thank god :









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[rommel]

very very nice indeed, its a clean and mean set up you've got there how was the torque of that super long neu? man that thing rips...post some vid too