volcano back in action!
04-18-2011, 05:02 PM
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volcano back in action!
after a winter time bash with a vxl system on 3s in the cold weather, the volcano had some cracked plastic parts and needed some help.
so hear it is, i put an ezrun system in it. upgraded the steering knuckles and the rear hubs to alloy ones.
replaced an a-arm, spur gear, "C" hub and camber link.
tried fitting an old evo body on it. kinda looks cool.
so hear it is, i put an ezrun system in it. upgraded the steering knuckles and the rear hubs to alloy ones.
replaced an a-arm, spur gear, "C" hub and camber link.
tried fitting an old evo body on it. kinda looks cool.
04-19-2011, 05:09 AM
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RE: volcano back in action!
ORIGINAL: rsw007
looks good. how well does that 380 motor pull that truck?
looks good. how well does that 380 motor pull that truck?
i have used this motor also in a kyosho blizzard(tracked rc) without issue.
it may not hit 70mph on 3s lipo like a vxl motor(true 540 sized an) but it can do 50mph and not overheat at all.
same with the ESC. its rated at 35amp, but performs as well as a 70-90amp ESC's i have used.
04-19-2011, 01:11 PM
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RE: volcano back in action!
which turn motor did you go with and what pinion gear? i installed the 8.5t 60amp on my sons volcano with 17t pinion and its pretty quick with 2 cell lipos. cant wait to try 3 cell. i ordered the 9t 35 amp kit first but didnt think it would be strong enough so sold it to a friend for his sons rustler before even trying it. But in the rustler it runs 65mph on 3 cells. 
04-19-2011, 01:23 PM
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RE: volcano back in action!
ORIGINAL: rsw007
which turn motor did you go with and what pinion gear? i installed the 8.5t 60amp on my sons volcano with 17t pinion and its pretty quick with 2 cell lipos. cant wait to try 3 cell. i ordered the 9t 35 amp kit first but didnt think it would be strong enough so sold it to a friend for his sons rustler before even trying it. But in the rustler it runs 65mph on 3 cells.
which turn motor did you go with and what pinion gear? i installed the 8.5t 60amp on my sons volcano with 17t pinion and its pretty quick with 2 cell lipos. cant wait to try 3 cell. i ordered the 9t 35 amp kit first but didnt think it would be strong enough so sold it to a friend for his sons rustler before even trying it. But in the rustler it runs 65mph on 3 cells.
using the stock epx pro pinion gear for the volcano.
these 35amp ESC's are underrated. granted, the 60amp is a better choice. it never hurts to have a speed control that is more than what you need.
and even tho the motors are really 380 sized finned out, they provide plenty of torque for a 4wd the size of the volcano.
04-19-2011, 02:29 PM
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RE: volcano back in action!
ORIGINAL: rsw007
how would you rate the durability of your volcano v/s earthquake 8e? really wanting a eq8e for myself.
how would you rate the durability of your volcano v/s earthquake 8e? really wanting a eq8e for myself.
kinda comparing apples to oranges there.
the volcano with a brushed system on 2s lipo will do high 30mph range. the earthquake will hit 45-50mph.
the super larger tires on the earthquake put alot of stress on the stub axles and the steering.
no issues yet with anything else tho.
on the volcano, i have bent or broken a couple of dogbones, broken a rear hub and a "C"hub. no drivetrain issues as of yet. others have stripped the diffs, but mine have held up fine. pretty amazing for a brushless 4wd with no slipper clutch.
