RC8T Brushless Conversion Build

[eichkay]

Its all happening now, my RC8T is under the drill and dremel now,

Parts arrived from tekno today. Lots of measuring first, taking notes and double checking. I'm using parts from a RC8 conversion kit, the RC8 plates helped me with measurements for the motor mount location adjustment brackets.

Brought some new servo's today aswell , HS-7955TG (steering) and HS-5645MG (brakes)

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/stage-one-1.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/stage-one.jpg

[SNPY]

Will that conversion work for the SC8?? Looks trick so far good job man.

[eichkay]

Will that conversion work for the SC8?? Looks trick so far good job man.

The parts will work on any 1/8th, just gotta do the measurements and drill some holes to make it happen or wait for a pre-done kit with a new chassis plate with the holes done for you, and center diff moved around sometimes.

[Maxd out]

So when will she B ready for a run ??

Has volka given you the ok to race in the MT class as yet, Im not sure of your past race history,
Im asuming your going to race it ?

Any way welcome to the club..

[eichkay]

So when will she B ready for a run ??

Has volka given you the ok to race in the MT class as yet, Im not sure of your past race history,
Im asuming your going to race it ?

Any way welcome to the club..

Volka seems keen to have me in there with them when i was talking with him last friday, im allways 1st or 2nd in mod truck doing 10laps without a problem and qualified 4th at the states in mod truck.. I can handle any RC so a MT won't be a problem i think.

[Maxd out]

Do i know you ?

I look forward to the compitition

[obzELiTe]

i don't see anyone on the committee having any objections.

[Maxd out]

Bring on the compitition

btw:Its not the commities choice

[eichkay]

Do i know you ?

I look forward to the compitition

Maybe in passing (im Keri) , Only been with westcoast club since around april, had RC's in my life for 15years. I pit next to glen most nights at bayswater.

Got the servo's all mounted up nice and neat, just waiting on a my motor and a BEC so it should be a runner within the next few weeks.

[eichkay]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/servos-in.jpg

[obzELiTe]

Bring on the compitition

btw:Its not the commities choice

its their choice if the class even runs, so i'm pretty sure its their choice who can and can't run, and the minutes of the meeting say that as well.
Volker is the MT delegate and in charge of making sure ppl are not going to get the class banned by driving like idiots.

[Maxd out]

PM sent

[obzELiTe]

Well I stand corrected. Volker has to check your truck to make sure it's up
To standards and that your capable of driving it.
The committee passed the buck to him so that he has to make sure the class doesn't get banned by bad driving.

[SNPY]

You mean like this one?

Team Associated have released this new e-Conversion kit, designed for the RC8, RC8T, and SC8 to easily and neatly convert from nitro to electric power. The e-Conversion is a well thought-out, practical design that has been engineered to work as an integral part of the chassis. Comes supplied with everything you need to complete the conversion.

AE e-Conversion kit features:
- Rigid one-piece motor mount utilizes standard motor screw mounting pattern
- Large speed control mounting area raised off of chassis to allow for easy screw mounting of common speed controllers
- Speed control mounting area includes convenient switch-mounting boss
- Utilizes 3 hook-and-loop straps to secure LiPo batteries into battery tray
- Molded Battery tray supports 7.4-14.8V battery packs with room for foam pads
- Accepts two ROAR-approved 1:10 scale size 7.4v LiPo battery packs (#703 Reedy LiPo 5000 PRO (2), #704 Reedy LiPo 5000 w/connector (2), #705 Reedy LiPo 3200 w/connector (2), #709 Reedy LiPo 5000 35C (2))
- New sealed receiver box for proper electronics placement
- Receiver, Servo, and battery tray remove from car in one piece for easy maintenance and cleaning
- Easy bolt-in chassis installation requires no modifications!
- Convenient wire routing keeps critical electronic wires out of drivetrain components and simplifies disassembly
- Includes two pinion gears (15T, 16T) and two spur gears (46T & 50T)
- Comes with all needed hardware to mount components onto chassis
- Motor, ESC, and batteries are not included
- RC8 conversion requires RC8e body #89523

[eichkay]

You mean like this one?

Team Associated have released this new e-Conversion kit, designed for the RC8, RC8T, and SC8 to easily and neatly convert from nitro to electric power. The e-Conversion is a well thought-out, practical design that has been engineered to work as an integral part of the chassis. Comes supplied with everything you need to complete the conversion.

AE e-Conversion kit features:
- Rigid one-piece motor mount utilizes standard motor screw mounting pattern
- Large speed control mounting area raised off of chassis to allow for easy screw mounting of common speed controllers
- Speed control mounting area includes convenient switch-mounting boss
- Utilizes 3 hook-and-loop straps to secure LiPo batteries into battery tray
- Molded Battery tray supports 7.4-14.8V battery packs with room for foam pads
- Accepts two ROAR-approved 1:10 scale size 7.4v LiPo battery packs (#703 Reedy LiPo 5000 PRO (2), #704 Reedy LiPo 5000 w/connector (2), #705 Reedy LiPo 3200 w/connector (2), #709 Reedy LiPo 5000 35C (2))
- New sealed receiver box for proper electronics placement
- Receiver, Servo, and battery tray remove from car in one piece for easy maintenance and cleaning
- Easy bolt-in chassis installation requires no modifications!
- Convenient wire routing keeps critical electronic wires out of drivetrain components and simplifies disassembly
- Includes two pinion gears (15T, 16T) and two spur gears (46T & 50T)
- Comes with all needed hardware to mount components onto chassis
- Motor, ESC, and batteries are not included
- RC8 conversion requires RC8e body #89523

Thats the RC8 conversion (possibly has a chassis plate, thus shorter setup), but the biggest differeance between that and the parts / way ive got mine setup is ive got the manual brake to work with, better front and rear brake bias, the Associated kit you have posted up uses the motor to break, whch makes life harder on the speed controler.

[KingBob]

Every other electric conversion so far, and every other class use the motor/speedy to brake, so no biggy.

But i guess now associated have released their conversion i better go buy one, and an RC8T to put it in!

[KingBob]

Awwww man... building my 8T... the shocks come prebuilt which is handy, but i have 3 fronts and 1 rear!!! D'OH!

[eichkay]

Awwww man... building my 8T... the shocks come prebuilt which is handy, but i have 3 fronts and 1 rear!!! D'OH!

Oh no, that's gotta suck. Bleeding the big bore shocks is amazingly easy.

[eichkay]

Motor turned up this arvo.. good chance i'll have it running by friday. Gotta go get me some rubber for the wheels now.

[KingBob]

What motor did you get?

I spoke to Dave at Rypers today, he's airbagging a replacement shock over for me straight away... gotta love the service!

[Emlyn]

have you painted the body?

[KingBob]

Not yet, trying to decide between 3 or 4 different designs.

Either go with the General Lee paintjob like i had on my T4, or do a sort of evil smiley face design, or a flame/fade yellow/black design i've wanted to try for a while.

[Nissanmania]

I couldn't see any probs you running, Kerri, as you're a good steerer and we'd love to have you on-board. Obviously don't go crazy on your first few outings so the MT-haters (yes there are plenty) don't get any ammunition.

I think the RC8T is going to be the one that will convert alot of diehard smaller scale off-road electric racers. Once you run one you'll wonder why you left it so long!

[eichkay]

Didn't feel like spending $400 on a neu motor without having a feel or idea of the kv's required for this truck so i went with a Feigao 2084kv as a tester motor.

[eichkay]

have you painted the body?

Not yet emlyn, Going to get some more paints today.

[eichkay]

Couple of pics this morning after last nights quick fiddle..

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/full-electrics.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/electrics.jpg

[SuperRoo]

Looking Good Keri!

[Dan]

that looks sweet Keri!!.....cant wait to see it on the track ;)

[obzELiTe]

looks good, if your as fast in that as you are in truck i can see a few surprised mt guys.

[eichkay]

Its ALIVE... setup my speedy and 3rd channel mixing for the brakes, if only i had some bloody tires. Hopefully superoo remembered to airbag them in for me.

[SuperRoo]

Doh!!!


















































Its Done, Its Good!!!

Just chuck your crawler tyres on it for a test run, they shouldnt balloon much. :)

[BIG PETE]

that looks wiked man i gota get me a brushless MT thats for sure

[eichkay]

Body is all done and ready for some scratches...

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/body-low.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/body-front.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/body-rear.jpg

[BIG PETE]

good job man what tyres are you going to run on it

[eichkay]

good job man what tyres are you going to run on it

Crime fighters when they turn up... the word "Airbag" over east means i'll send it tomorrow apparently.

[Emlyn]

far out that looks mint!,

job well done!

[BIG PETE]

it should hook up quite nice with crime fighters let me know when your taking it out i bring video camera

[eichkay]

I'll have it down at bayswater this friday for a bit of a tester..

[BIG PETE]

good stuff i will bring camera then:D:D:D

[Dan]

nice car keri!!...that car is guaranteed to win the MT class coz its and Associated :D

[Emlyn]

aww man its so shiny and the chassis is all new, i wouldnt want to drive it lol

[Maxd out]

Hey Keri ,she looks awesome , any insight to your set up, oils ect

[eichkay]

Hey Keri ,she looks awesome , any insight to your set up, oils ect

Setup is as per the book at the moment, 50w front and rear, and 7000 in the diff's, camber, toe etc etc as per the manual.. Its my first 1/8, so i've got a bit of testing setups to come.

My weight is near on perfect left to right the chassis balances level when holding the front and rear with one figure at either end.

[KingBob]

Mine is yet to be fitted with motor/batteries etc, but the 50w shocks seem a bit excessive to me. Obviously wont know for sure till it's at full race weight.

[Maxd out]

7000 in all the diffs interesting

50w in the shocks KB ,not a bad thing .

Anyway your running 2morro night weather permitting ?

[Maxd out]

btw: some good info here http://www.truggyracers.com/forum/index.php?act=idx

[eichkay]

7000 in all the diffs interesting

50w in the shocks KB ,not a bad thing .

Anyway your running 2morro night weather permitting ?

7000 is what the manual said and the kit come with...

Ive given it a good thrashing this afternoon on some high grip grass , All the temps of the ESC and motor seem in order.. Hit lipo cutoff before any temps started to worry me so i should be good for tomorrow night.

I since realized my speed controler was still setup for my drifter with all the high amp draw setting in place of which ive since set back to a more realistic setting.

Look forward to some input from the MT guys.. Its a new thing to me. Cheers for the forum link i'll login and have a look.

[BIG PETE]

i got a bit of your truck on video last night mate will put it youtube as soon as i can find the data lead for the camera
well done with the truck to mate it looked to be going really well last night

[KingBob]

Got mine all finished and painted up nice and shiny, but yeah now i dont wanna put it on the track to get it dirty! lol

Just need to sell my 4wd now to fund the motor and speedy.

here she is:

[Dan]

F**k thats a sweet body!!!!.....how long it take u to paint it??....& did u make those flames or were they a pre-cut mask?

[KingBob]

Started it midday last sunday, finished it mostly on monday night, then just headlights/grill on tuesday. No precut masks, did it all myself. 1st go at painting a carbon fibre pattern too, but should have used more silver, can see it easy up close but not so much in the pics.

[Dan]

i'm thinking of painting some bodies up soon, which is better to use as a mask: liquid masks or that vinyl tape stuff?

[KingBob]

Depends on the paintjob, the 8T was done with tape, but a complex layered design would be easier with liquid mask. I use both depending on what i want to paint, and what part of the body it is, some complex curves are difficult to do with tape, but then a straight line can be hard with liquid. Theres no hard and fast rule, neither is better or worse, they both have their uses.

[Maxd out]

Oh dear me ,,,,,, Now that is by far your best body you have ever done KB ,nice work

enough ego stroking,,,now hurry up & come & play

[KingBob]

hehe, i dunno, that red/orange/silver T4 body i did for the nats a couple of years ago was pretty good, and the General Lee body.

[Emlyn]

i'm thinking of painting some bodies up soon, which is better to use as a mask: liquid masks or that vinyl tape stuff?

not to sound like a noob, but what's liquid mask's and how do you use them?:)

[KingBob]

not to sound like a noob, but what's liquid mask's and how do you use them?:)

Liquid mask is a liquid latex type stuff. You coat the inside of the body with it, and when dry, you can cut/peel a design. Saves having to tape up a whole body.

[NightWolf]

were did u get your medusa from im chasing one

[KingBob]

Medusa?

[NightWolf]

sorry i thought u had a medusa motor

[eichkay]

sorry i thought u had a medusa motor

Ive got a feigao in mine, you can get medusa from impak aswell as most of the other 1/8th motors http://www.impaktrc.com/index.php?cPath=186_292

[KingBob]

WOOT!
The last things I need to get my 8T running are on their way! 7-10 days and she should be rocking!

[eichkay]

I still require i new motor for mine... thats been put on the back burner awaiting stock of the size i require.

[mxmarty]

what motor you chasing for the 8T ??

and what cell count you thinking of running

[KingBob]

MMMMM, the LiPos, motor and speedy for my 8T just arrived!

*drools*

[eichkay]

what motor you chasing for the 8T ??

and what cell count you thinking of running

I'm wanting to get a NEU 2054kv tekno mount edition. But after blowing up a LRP Sphere last week in my 2wd truck its gets asap attention before side projects of 1/8 BL's Truggys. Never mind me starting out F1 in the onroad season aswell in the same week.

MMMMM, the LiPos, motor and speedy for my 8T just arrived!

*drools*

Cool, all stations go now hey ? :D

[KingBob]

I've got the Castle/Neu 2200 so we'll see how long it takes me to kill that :P

Just waiting on the conversion kit, should arrive tomorrow since i ordered it the day after i ordered the stuff i got today. Then get to see how much damage I can do to it!

[mxmarty]

1512 2054kv ? or a 1515 .

the tekno neus are awesome . i have got 3x 1515 1y's atm and owned prob 8-10 neu's in the last 12 mths.

warranty repairs with neu are a little slow and expensive , and for the cost of a tekno neu you can almost buy a complete mmm/2200kv clone like what KB has done .. plus castle warranty is awesome , ive sent back 4x mmm v2's and a few mamba max's and they replaced them all under warranty , worse case they charge you $50-75 usd out of warranty repair , which is alot cheaper than $130usd for a neu motor repair.

bang for buck the medusa motors are awesome and half the price of a neu. performance very close from what ive tested.

the castle clone neu 2200 vs the tekno 2200. well there is no comparisan the tekno is faster , cooler and better . but double the price.

hey cant wait to see these other truggies , where about you thinking on running them ? im just thinking of sticking to whiteman , track seems to suit the larger scales and with all the dribble and crying that went on at bayswater im not keen ( or prob welcome ) there anyway.

[KingBob]

Just to check something, how can you say they are so awesome if you've gone through that many in a year???? What do you do to them????

[mxmarty]

because we thrash the hell out of them .. have you seen our private track?

we launch 4m in the air and about 15-16m long , and flat land , or land upside down. plus we do about 8-10 packs almost back to back almost every weekend since we built the track.

failures are
front bearing failed.(easy fix)
i reassembled a motor and the brass sleeve wasnt on shaft , so took out the windings (my fault)
and last failure was due to a phase wire having a bad connection and it burnt out a phase


other reason for buying a selling is due to setup change , testing.
tried 1512 2050kv
1515 1360kv
1515 1700kv
1515 2200kv both non tekno edition and tekno's
1515 2700kv
medusa 2000kv 60mm
mmm/2200 castle combo

i only have 1700kv and 2200 tekno's now
i also have 2000kv 70mm and 80mm medusa's coming in the mail

tested from 4s to 6s lipo setups for best power , runtimes and temps.
come to conclusion that 2200kv is best of all, for us fast on 4s, great on 5s too , and useable on 6s for the power junkies.

our other testing is esc's
mgm 16018. never again ! bad customer service , big $$ , smooth , cool running controller , too hard to program and work out.

mamba monster v2 , well most died due to mechanical failures , and it was before castle did there last firmware update . lots of v2 failed !! but lastest version firmware seems to have it sorted.

1/10 mamba max , good old realiable !!! never blown one up yet touch wood , run on all the motors above , 4s and 5s. only failure ever has been the screws that hold the electrics to the plastic esc case had stripped and the electrics wher flapping about everywhere , when the truck came in it was too late , never switched back on.

atm i still use mamba max until my next v3 MMM comes in next week (along with rc8t conv kit)

hope this helps some people out there with R&D

[lathiat]

because we thrash the hell out of them .. have you seen our private track?

we launch 4m in the air and about 15-16m long , and flat land , or land upside down. plus we do about 8-10 packs almost back to back almost every weekend since we built the track.


hehe.. that sounds fun. my kinda fun.

unfortunately I don't have one of these babies yet :) .. maybe later when I finish wasting enough money on 1/10 racing :)


atm i still use mamba max until my next v3 MMM comes in next week (along with rc8t conv kit)

hope this helps some people out there with R&D

That's not a castle conversion kit is it? I was excited to hear of those coming out ... in my experience castle make some good kit and have good service .. their warranty or replacement stuff is awesome.

I've had between me and a couple mates quite a few mamba max esc/motors and had no real issues. Just sent 2 back for replacement tho due to stupidity ;) .. I just saw they bought out a 9000kV .. ridiculous heh.

[Nissanmania]

1512 2054kv ? or a 1515 .

hey cant wait to see these other truggies , where about you thinking on running them ? im just thinking of sticking to whiteman , track seems to suit the larger scales and with all the dribble and crying that went on at bayswater im not keen ( or prob welcome ) there anyway.

Mate, I think you'd be welcome back at Baysie, no probs. I know the track's not as hard-core as you're used to but a grid full of MT's would be awesome!

Interesting comments on the motors/speedies. I think we've come to the same conclusion. 2200KV Neu + MMM V3 is the killer-app for MT's!

[KingBob]

Woohoo!!! Got my conversion kit today, everythings installed and ready to rock!

Just need to go see Dave tomorrow for a couple of corally plugs for the batteries and she's all ready!

Monsters racing friday night at Bayswater? Though be more of a shakedown for me, get it handling and setup nicely. Plus I only have 2x Lipos at the moment!

[eichkay]

Woohoo!!! Got my conversion kit today, everythings installed and ready to rock!

Just need to go see Dave tomorrow for a couple of corally plugs for the batteries and she's all ready!

Monsters racing friday night at Bayswater? Though be more of a shakedown for me, get it handling and setup nicely. Plus I only have 2x Lipos at the moment!

Its the 2nd week of the rotation so i guess the MT's should be running this friday.

[KingBob]

Here we go, one shiny new EP RC8T!

[mxmarty]

Here we go, one shiny new EP RC8T!

looks good KB , wanna build my truck too , haha , just got the whole lot in the mail today.

[KingBob]

Yeah i'll build it. $75/hr.

[Nissanmania]

Yeah, bring it down Friday and get it dirty.

Terry might be running his new 8T as well.

[KingBob]

But its all clean and shiny, i dun wanna get it dirty and scratched!

[BIG PETE]

But its all clean and shiny, i dun wanna get it dirty and scratched!


or crash it hahaha
looks great mate well done

[obzELiTe]

yeah, the ole take your new car out and crash into someone going the wrong way scenario.

kb's been there.

[KingBob]

Yup, first race with the Tamiya 4wd, another driver (wont name names) crossed lanes and hit me head on. Broke a shock shaft. On my first lap. In its first race.
Wasnt happy!

But i'm fairly sure the 8T is just a wee bit tougher!

[BIG PETE]

good luck friday mate

[revsinc]

interference I swear,
i solved that by this method .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIl6XkfOdDI&feature=channel

[KingBob]

Well, gotta say i'm pretty happy with the 8T's first outting!
Scared the crap out of Klucky trying to take him on the straight!

Besides a loose pinion in race 1, had no problems at all. Needs a small setup change for a little more off power steering, but other than that, very happy.

But she's not so clean and shiny anymore :(

[BIG PETE]

you did well mate love the sound of those trucks going up the straight

[eichkay]

Well, gotta say i'm pretty happy with the 8T's first outting!
Scared the crap out of Klucky trying to take him on the straight!

Besides a loose pinion in race 1, had no problems at all. Needs a small setup change for a little more off power steering, but other than that, very happy.

But she's not so clean and shiny anymore :(

Looked like its off power steering was lacking, My RC8T was also rather average in off power steering as per the manuals setup, on my first run. Ive ordered my Neu motor yesterday so with some luck i'll have mine up and running again in 2 weeks time hopefully

[NightWolf]

? which kit is better to get
for a sc8 t
http://www.impaktrc.com/product_info.php?cPath=238&products_id=3895

or

http://www.impaktrc.com/product_info.php?cPath=238&products_id=3846&osCsid=303cbea3c29ed1ee4a866e8bab9d6a11

[KingBob]

I have the associated conversion, Aari has the Tekno one. Main difference is the use of mechanical brakes and clutch. the Tekno has them, the Associated doesn't.

[NightWolf]

do the mechanical brakes make it work the extra $$
its get a rc8T ot get a savage flux just not sure which or a revo

[KingBob]

Well given i've never driven a car with mechanical brakes its hard to say.

[eichkay]

Biggest advantage the mechanical brakes have is front and rear bias for braking.. And also less load on the ESC for braking as well..

[eichkay]

Oooo my new motor and some goodies for the RC8T are in the country allready.. in and out of customs in melbourne as of 21st... Looks like i might seen it by friday after all.. Wonder how many Truggys we will see on Friday for the points round.. Ive got mine running with a 2nd hand motor so im good to go at the moment.

at a quick count i can think of 6, with poisble 3 to 4 others.

[Mazimbwe]

I think we will have at least 5 MT's for Friday nights Points Round

[eichkay]

Wow my motor order is at the perth distribution center already. I might have it tomorrow by the looks of it...

[KingBob]

Depends where you live, some areas dont do parcel delivery every day. My motor was in perth 3 days before i got it.

[eichkay]

It arrived this morning i had it in my hands before 8am.. Ive got all week to strip down my car and rebuild it with the new techno kit removing my chopped up chassis in the process :)

[nexxus]

are you going to run the electro clutch?

I was going to convert my eight-t and join u offroad racers but funds being as they are, I might just have to buy a pair of 3s lipos for my flux and create some mayhem with that!

[eichkay]

Yeah im going to run the clutch again, i liked the clutch setup, until i killed my last motor.

[eichkay]

Well the cars back together and running with all the new goodies i brought from tekno...

The new 3 shoe clutch wont fit the old version clutch bells tho, what a bummer.. Oh well ive still got my old 2 shoe setup aswell..

[KingBob]

I saw Aaris clutch bell the other week, it was blue from heat marks!

[eichkay]

Bit of one wheel action... mate took the photo while i was giving it a shake down.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/5infulxr6/1-03-2009drift118.jpg

[Mazimbwe]

I saw Aaris clutch bell the other week, it was blue from heat marks!
And yet, now that I am using the proper shoes and spring combination it gets to about 40-50deg.

[upagain]

because we thrash the hell out of them .. have you seen our private track?

we launch 4m in the air and about 15-16m long , and flat land , or land upside down. plus we do about 8-10 packs almost back to back almost every weekend since we built the track.

failures are
front bearing failed.(easy fix)
i reassembled a motor and the brass sleeve wasnt on shaft , so took out the windings (my fault)
and last failure was due to a phase wire having a bad connection and it burnt out a phase


other reason for buying a selling is due to setup change , testing.
tried 1512 2050kv
1515 1360kv
1515 1700kv
1515 2200kv both non tekno edition and tekno's
1515 2700kv
medusa 2000kv 60mm
mmm/2200 castle combo

i only have 1700kv and 2200 tekno's now
i also have 2000kv 70mm and 80mm medusa's coming in the mail

tested from 4s to 6s lipo setups for best power , runtimes and temps.
come to conclusion that 2200kv is best of all, for us fast on 4s, great on 5s too , and useable on 6s for the power junkies.

our other testing is esc's
mgm 16018. never again ! bad customer service , big $$ , smooth , cool running controller , too hard to program and work out.

mamba monster v2 , well most died due to mechanical failures , and it was before castle did there last firmware update . lots of v2 failed !! but lastest version firmware seems to have it sorted.

1/10 mamba max , good old realiable !!! never blown one up yet touch wood , run on all the motors above , 4s and 5s. only failure ever has been the screws that hold the electrics to the plastic esc case had stripped and the electrics wher flapping about everywhere , when the truck came in it was too late , never switched back on.

atm i still use mamba max until my next v3 MMM comes in next week (along with rc8t conv kit)

hope this helps some people out there with R&D
im very curious how you were able to use 4s and 5s on the 1/10 mamba max. I looked at their site, and it says 3s lipo.

[mxmarty]

the caps are rated to 25v , the internal bec is the only limiting factor , so an ext bec is used .. go to rc-monster.com there is heaps of people using on 4s and 5s lipos .. ive got/had used 6 or more mamba max's on 4s and 5s setups in truggies with great sucess .. this is a very under-rated esc .

castle is bringing out a mamba max pro which has sensor ports and rated to 6s.

[eichkay]

Just stumbled across another RC8T in the states that has gone with my paint design layout in the same fourm thread 1 month after i posted pics of mine body.. Its funny when you see a copy cat design that youve come up with :D


http://www.dslrfocus.com/truggy/RC8T1.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/eichkay/RC8T%20Conversion/body-low.jpg

[Matt]

What is the reason for using a clutch on an electric setup with the Trucks?

[Nissanmania]

Reduces torque load on pinion/spur/motor shaft and drivetrain on startup and braking so reduces damage to these components. Eliminates motor as brake so reduced load may extend runtimes slightly.

[KingBob]

How does it effect the ability to pitch up or down while airborne?

[Mazimbwe]

It still throws the nose up on throttle and down when you brake...it is the fact that you brakes that lets you drop the nose, rather than how they work.