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Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
04-11-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By mikewait

Check out this video i made a while back of my revo 3.3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs48u6oTtv0
Tell me what you think of the video, i know the driving was a little sloppy, i was pretty new to rc then and it was one of my first days at the track.
...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-07-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By mikewait

Approximate run time on this build?

Hey guys, I have posted on other threads getting people's opinion on my build. I just recently decided to build electric instead of gas, however I just discovered that the run time for electrics is...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-06-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 877
Posted By mikewait

RE: Thinking of building cat and need help deciding setup.

Currently i have not bought the hull or any parts in that matter, because i'm just in the process of planning the build.
not entirely sure if this build will even happen because i'm not sure if i...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-05-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 877
Posted By mikewait

RE: Thinking of building cat and need help deciding setup.

I know a couple people that can help me out with the build, however i think it would be great to hear from other people to get their opinion on this build too.
I'm mainly a cars guy,but i do own a...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-04-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 877
Posted By mikewait

RE: Thinking of building cat and need help deciding setup.

Well i would love to hit about 80 mph with 12s lipos
The castle's look good too but they are much cheaper, compared to the Lehner 3080 which would give me better performance and higher speeds?
...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-04-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 877
Posted By mikewait

Thinking of building cat and need help deciding setup.

Hey, this will be my fist electric build (that is if i choose to build electric)
i have a little experience with gas boats in the past but i'm mainly nitro cars so i'm not familiar with electric...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-03-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By mikewait

RE: Thinking about building twin inline cat, any hull suggestion?

Wow, thats a lot cheaper
is it the exact same as the one from MHZ Usa? or it is a different design, because that is significantly cheaper
which hull is better?
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-03-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By mikewait

Thinking about building twin inline cat, any hull suggestion?

Hey guys, right now i'm having fun with my WHH boat, it runs great but i think it's time for something faster! :)
I'm thinking of building some sort of cat with twins and maybe even inlines. Right...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-09-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By mikewait

30c vs 40c vs 50c

If i compared 3 lipos all 4s 5000mah but one 30c another 40c and 50c.
How much of a difference is there? Would the 40c and the 50c really be that much better.
Is it worth the extra like 40...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-08-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By mikewait

Recommended Gearing

Basically heres my setup
losi 2.0 Buggy (used conversion kit)
Tekin RX8 2050kv (willing to change to another kv if needed)
Spur: 45 tooth
Pinion: 16 tooth
the rest of my gear is unimportant...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-02-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,196
Posted By mikewait

RE: Temp issue

What gearing would you guys recommend to start off with if i'm running 1350kv and 6s 40c?
I will probably need more torque than top speed because the track i race at is very technical and involves...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-01-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,196
Posted By mikewait

RE: Temp issue

Alright thank you guys! You were all very helpful and helped me find a answer to all my questions!
Next week i'm going to pick up a 1350kv motor and 2 6s lipos and probably going to sell my 2050...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-31-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,196
Posted By mikewait

RE: Temp issue

Correct me if i'm wrong,

4s 2050kv- geared however needed
-Geared to reach roughly 50 mph
-uses more amps
-less run time
-equal power


6s 1350kv - geared however needed
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-30-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,196
Posted By mikewait

RE: Temp issue

ok thanks, i was just confirming that lower kv is less heat... usually
except what would the difference be between a 4s 2050kv and a 6s 1350 kv both gear how needed.
Which would have more speed,...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-30-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,196
Posted By mikewait

Temp issue

I'm running a Tekin Rx8 2050kv and Esc in my Losi 2.0 buggy,
right now i have 2 venom 2s lipo's i believe they are maybe around 5000 mah or something i'm not to sure they don't say on them
im...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-29-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By mikewait

Will this battery fit in losi battery tray?

I have a losi 2.0 buggy that i used the conversion kit on,
and i'm wondering if there is anyway to fit this battery in the tray?
Blue lipo 5000mah 6s 40c

if not, is there any batteries...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-29-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By mikewait

Losi 2.0 E bullbog body?

Hi, i have a losi 2.0 E and i just saw the pro-line Bulldog body and it looks amazing.
However it is made for nitro because there is the holes to punch out the for the engine.
What i'm wondering...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-24-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 370
Posted By mikewait

Tekin Brake/reverse adjustment?

Basically i have a Tekin motor and ESC with the hotwire to program it on my computer.
I also have a 3 channel spektrum radio.

Right now when i go to brake it puts the car into reverse, so it...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-22-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,481
Posted By mikewait

RE: Bearing Leak

Yea i just did that because maybe i could fix the leak
Didn't work still have a leak, so i'm going to my LHS to have them check it out before i buy a few parts.
Taking apart an engine is a huge...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-22-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,481
Posted By mikewait

RE: Bearing Leak

The leak i have is fairly large and it affects the tune a little and just doesn't run right.
I'm thinking of getting ceramic bearings for a replacement because the leak has to be fixed to run again.
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-22-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,481
Posted By mikewait

Bearing Leak

I bought a GRP .21 a while ago and haven't gotten a chance to break it in, until today
But i just noticed i have a leak somewhere around the front bearing. I took the engine apart and everything...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-20-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By mikewait

RE: What kv

Im not really going to race with my truggy, just driving for fun.
I mainly run buggies nitro and electric, but i want to convert my truggy to electric too
I have a tekin Esc and motor for my...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-20-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By mikewait

What kv

What KV do you guys recommend for a Losi Truggy?
2250, 2000, 1700, 1550, or 1350.
I generally run at a tight and bumpy track.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-18-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By mikewait

What do you guys think about this

I found a battery called Blue Lipo, its a 5s 5000mah 40c
heres a link http://www.hobbypartz.com/83p-5000mah-5s1p-185-40c.html
its only 84 dollars, could it be cheap quality, because i have seem...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
05-02-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,793
Posted By mikewait

RE: Turn fins?

I have the dual rudder set up and i'm going to sharpen my prop tonight.
I think a shaper prop with my dual rudders will do the trick.
I'm probably going to pick up some turn fins when i get a...
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