New Brushless Conversion

[Mazimbwe]

Well here we go again with another nitro to B/less conversion.

Got home from work and went out the front door with the chocky-frogs and there is a lovely white package waiting for me. In it is one Monster RC CRT.5 conversion kit with extended chassis, motor mount, Pinions, braces, drive shaft and servo mounts(plus a couple of bits of bling for the X2-CRT).

The issues I still face are what ESC and Motor combo to go for. I have the Mamba Max combo in mind and have planned accordingly with the purchase of a few extra pinions and a sleeve/converter to get the mod-1 pinions to fit onto the 3.2mm shaft.
The other option I have is, I get another MMM v3 setup as a spare for the truggy but this is stupid overkill and would probably render it a freak for speed runs and scaring the public at next years Autumn River. What I want to be able to do is race it on Friday nights against the trucks or 4WD's(preferably) when there are not enough MT's for a class(as long as there isn't too much crying foul, etc)...so it would have to be drivable, very drivable.

Anyone got any other ideas?

[SNPY]

LRP are bringing out an 8th scale speedy with motors to match .. maybe check out those .. as for racing against the T4's .. I wouldn't want to race in the same class .. too much potential for damage.

[eichkay]

LRP are bringing out an 8th scale speedy with motors to match .. maybe check out those .. as for racing against the T4's .. I wouldn't want to race in the same class .. too much potential for damage.

Its a 1/10 sized 4x4 nitro truck thing as far as im aware, its not a big 1/8th truck...

I think you can run in novice , thats a open class for weird and wonderful chassis :D

There will be skeptics, weight being the deciding factor to what class you can tag along with i guess.

[SNPY]

Oooppss .. sorry was just assuming .. sounds interesting .. may have to look it up

[Mazimbwe]

err...you are missing the point a bit guys. The class I will run with will more depend on the guys on the night...points are not the object(nor is spoiling someone elses points) I just want to have a 1/12th(actually more like 1/10th after the conversion) that I can run on Friday nights that is not so big that it scares the wittle-twucks. :p

The point/question that I really need some other thoughts/opinions on are motor/esc options.
The LRP suggestion is on the right track...but LRP is not my preferred brand. Tekin have a 1/8th outfit but as I say I think it is overkill and would make the machine un-raceable...not the desired result in the long run.

[SNPY]

Ahahahaha .. wittle - trucks <<< that's a good one!

How about just a Mamba Max .. or even a Sidewinder with a 5600kv?

[Mazimbwe]

http://www.jamminproducts.com/CRT5.html
http://www.hongnor.com.tw/eng/pviewitem1.asp?sn=605&area=45&cat=159
one of these...

http://www.impaktrc.com/product_info.php?cPath=238&products_id=2365
...combined with one of these

[Mazimbwe]

Yeah...the max, as I said, is the way I am looking at going but it is always nice to hear what others think will work.

[eichkay]

Have you looked at the 1/10 R1 tekin stuff couple of guys drifting them low turn ones say the motors have heaps of torque even with the 4.5 equiv's , i havn't seen any off them with temp issues either.

[nexxus]

Mamba Max Speedy 2/3s Lipo, Medusa 36-50-3300kv motor 5mm shaft, Mod 1 pinion.

on 2s it's driveable around the track on 3s it should be good for speed runs.

Nice proven combination.

Just my $0.02

[obzELiTe]

jeez, what wif the 1/16 e-revo it could be a new class.

[Mazimbwe]

Thanks Keri...only thing that worries me a bit is the extra weight the CRT.5 carries in comparison to standard 1/10th gear...tho I know Tekin is THE BEST I wonder if the extra weight would put it closer to the edge. I know that the Mamba Max is VERY tough which is why it is the front runner in my thoughts...also I can just add an external BEC and run it on my X2-CRT if I need to so that also works in it's favour, spares are good just ask KB. :p

Cheers Nexus...would probably prefer an NEU to a Medusa, just being picky really, but the Max on 2s is sort of what I was looking at I would be buying the Motor & ESC combo(the lower kva-rated one) tho and seeing what the power is like...just seems like a more economical way to start out.

Obz I would love to see any 4WD truck class...you know I don't do that buggy shit!! lol :p

[eichkay]

The CRT in the standard form says its 1800.. and standard B44's are 1750 so i dont think the weights going to be a issue, your just running truck wheel sizes which just means different gearing.

[Mazimbwe]

errr...actually it runs 4WD Buggy rims in standard form but can be run on Traxxas rims/tyres to get proper-scale effect.

[eichkay]

errr...actually it runs 4WD Buggy rims in standard form but can be run on Traxxas rims/tyres to get proper-scale effect.

I guess i assumed you were getting truck rims as thats what i read somewhere while looking around at the conversion.

Any pic's so far ?

[Mazimbwe]

Yeah...I got a couple but it is ready for testing on Friday night. ;)

I have used my GTX, Br00d 10x2 and Trakpower battery to get things started...gotta have a look at how she goes. :))

[Mazimbwe]

...and, the standard weight is a bit different to the converted reality-weight.

But I'll see what happens, I'm pretty sure there will be some fun-police activity directed my way in the very near future.

[SNPY]

Hrmm .. this is interesting man .. care to reveal a rough estimate of the cost involved if one was to partake in such a conversion?

[Mazimbwe]

It depends what you pay for the kit and then $128(US) for the conversion plus electrics.
I have seen the Kit for under $200(US) and Mamba Max Combo $285(US), only about $350 locally I think, throw in a good servo($80-180[locally]) and you are going...then you sell off all the Nitro bits.

So $500 - 1000 depending on what you want to fit into it and what you pay for the bits.

[SNPY]

Cheers for that info .. alot cheaper than the 1:8th conversions

[Mazimbwe]

No probs.

Yeah, it is a lot cheaper but you would be even more of a freak than the 1/8's who struggle enough just to be able to run at West Coast.

Gimme a couple of weeks and I will tell you if it as much fun Brushless as it was Nitro...or as much fun as the 1/8. ;)

[SNPY]

no worries .. will be awaiting the verdict!

[Mazimbwe]

She is running and waiting to be tested at Bunbury, if the guys don't mind me running it in the lunch break, so you can have a look at it if your going there.
Looks great with 30series wheels and tyres.
Chopped up an old T4 body to give it a skirt as the old shell no longer fits(must remember to talk to Mr Floozy about that :p ) and it is all ready to go.

[Mazimbwe]

BTW...a big shout out to Richard and Lee at perth RC. They are the reason I have the car ready to roll rather than waiting for stuff to finish it.

Thanks heaps.