Mini-T Hop Up - BILLY HELL!
06-27-2004, 06:29 PM
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Mini-T Hop Up - BILLY HELL!
My name is Billy Hell. I'm the PR and Dev. guy for Hobby Lobby. I have been wanting an RC car for a while but had no idea what I wanted. I saw an article about 3 Mini-Ts that were hopped up and I have been reading the forums here. The Mini-T is the one I want. I'm a 3D plane guy. I run big (5 pounds) planes on AXI Brushless motors and use Kokam or Thunder Power batteries. I also use a much smaller AXI on my my 10 ounce foam 3D planes.
http://www.the******************.com (to see what I'm talking about).
The AXI is an outrunner brushless, meaning that the magnets are on the outside of the can and the can rotates. BIG TORQUE! It has great bottom end and lots of power on top. I would like to find an AXI that would fit and work well in the Mini-T. I also want to run 2 or 3 cell Lipos. I have 340s, 1200s, 830s and 1500s. Something should work.
Here is a link to the AXI page. Please take a look at the AXI page and tell me if there is something there that would work.
http://hobby-lobby.com/brushless_axi.htm
I could run a Hitec 85 MG if that is the way to go.
I would run a Hitec Electron RX.
I would love to part it out with stuff I have and know.
I'm pretty stoked to get this going and start putting the aftermarket parts on it.
Any help would be appreciated.
http://www.the******************.com (to see what I'm talking about).
The AXI is an outrunner brushless, meaning that the magnets are on the outside of the can and the can rotates. BIG TORQUE! It has great bottom end and lots of power on top. I would like to find an AXI that would fit and work well in the Mini-T. I also want to run 2 or 3 cell Lipos. I have 340s, 1200s, 830s and 1500s. Something should work.
Here is a link to the AXI page. Please take a look at the AXI page and tell me if there is something there that would work.
http://hobby-lobby.com/brushless_axi.htm
I could run a Hitec 85 MG if that is the way to go.
I would run a Hitec Electron RX.
I would love to part it out with stuff I have and know.
I'm pretty stoked to get this going and start putting the aftermarket parts on it.
Any help would be appreciated.
06-27-2004, 06:52 PM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
What makes u so intrested in running that AXI in a mini-t though?
thats gonna be a an expensive setup.. but your gonna have to look into a motor plate as well as the stock wont lineup..
2-3 lipos would be awsome for that motor and ofcourse u have a brushless ESC
i'm not to sure what is the best route for what you showed as im new to brushless setups. but intresting to see how it turns out
and im glad your intrested in mini-t's as there alot of fun! here are couple pics of mine.
thats gonna be a an expensive setup.. but your gonna have to look into a motor plate as well as the stock wont lineup..
2-3 lipos would be awsome for that motor and ofcourse u have a brushless ESC
i'm not to sure what is the best route for what you showed as im new to brushless setups. but intresting to see how it turns out
and im glad your intrested in mini-t's as there alot of fun! here are couple pics of mine.
06-27-2004, 08:11 PM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
I'm trying to get an AXI to work becuase I run AXIs on everything I fly. Here is a list of other BL motors. Maybe one of these would work if I can't make the AXI work:
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/brushless-motors.htm
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/brushless-motors.htm
06-27-2004, 08:28 PM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
lol looks like your just promoting your JOB you said you work for hobby-lobby then you keep pushing ads to the hobby website..lol
sorry i think thats kinda funny
good luck with your project! i wouldnt run AXI personally though... not really minit freindly...
sorry i think thats kinda funny
good luck with your project! i wouldnt run AXI personally though... not really minit freindly...
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
I'm serious about the AXI in the Mini-T. I was up front about what I did on purpose. I thought I might get some help from you guys that run this car already. I'm busy trying to find a good body. I have seen the Beer Truck Ford on Ebay. I have been reading up on this for most of the day so I'd say I have it pretty bad.
The next time you hear from me I'll have my BL Mini-T rolling. I would still appreciate any help you could give me.
The next time you hear from me I'll have my BL Mini-T rolling. I would still appreciate any help you could give me.
06-27-2004, 08:54 PM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
thats cool hey check out this body on ebay!! this dude is a good painter...
[link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44029&item=5905797399&rd=1]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44029&item=5905797399&rd=1[/link]
if that link dont work look up this users name and view his auctions item #5905797399 seller name stiperformance04
i almost bought but wanted to try my own mini body!
[link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44029&item=5905797399&rd=1]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44029&item=5905797399&rd=1[/link]
if that link dont work look up this users name and view his auctions item #5905797399 seller name stiperformance04
i almost bought but wanted to try my own mini body!
06-27-2004, 09:01 PM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
Found it here. That's pretty tough. I like yours better though. I'm thinking the Beer Hauler in metalic black/silver flames/red outline with my clubs logo on the bed cover...
I'm thinking those big silver Trinity wheels would be tough with that body. Then all the essential hop up parts plus the BL and Lipo and it should be bad.
I'm thinking those big silver Trinity wheels would be tough with that body. Then all the essential hop up parts plus the BL and Lipo and it should be bad.
06-28-2004, 12:35 PM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
How does this motor look? The right size and it looks like the specs are close.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/model_motors.htm
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/model_motors.htm
06-30-2004, 12:40 AM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
Here is my mock up for my body. This is really rough but it gives me something to work off of.
My Mamba 5400 is on the way.
Question....
I sort of know the key hop up parts to get but is there a particular brand I should stick to?
My Mamba 5400 is on the way.
Question....
I sort of know the key hop up parts to get but is there a particular brand I should stick to?
06-30-2004, 01:14 AM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - AXI/Kokam?
i like to stick w/ the oldies, but goodies, MIP, Lunsford, trinity, etc.
Although i have some racer's edge stuff too. works like a charm.
Although i have some racer's edge stuff too. works like a charm.
06-30-2004, 09:11 AM
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - BILLY HELL!
what do you guys think i should do.. i have a nitro gas kit i never used or installed brand new.. you guys htink i should convert my t to gas??????? the gas kit uses the small norvel .061 engines not the bulky motor in other thread.. it goes flush under body here is the link with pics.. but they dont sell anymore
[link=http://www.motoxracing.net/photo.htm]http://www.motoxracing.net/photo.htm[/link]
should i sell it or use it?
[link=http://www.motoxracing.net/photo.htm]http://www.motoxracing.net/photo.htm[/link]
should i sell it or use it?
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - BILLY HELL!
sell it, i wouldnt convert my mini t to gas, it seemsl like a waste, i would keep it electric, gas is for 1/10. it would be a novelty but basically useless. but if you do it i wanna see pics. heh heh,
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - BILLY HELL!
the videos i seen were cool i dont think its much of a novelty for me anyways as i have so many gas cars with them norvel motors u can run up to like 45 minutes on one tank of gas.. would be cool to have one gas mini and one electric dont forget i have more then one minit
Would be a thing to do as everyone seems to be going brushless soon.
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - BILLY HELL!
I would have gone with the 6800 but I'm afraid it would be too hard on the car. As our tech mentioned at 60 mph the car would vanish from site in a matter of seconds! I got the 5400. I figured I could run it on 2 or 3 cell lipos and possibly even a 4 for stupid power. We will see.
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - BILLY HELL!
here is a video of the gas kit i have...
[link=http://members.hostedscripts.com/tracker.cgi/illluzi0nz/45]http://members.hostedscripts.com/tracker.cgi/illluzi0nz/45[/link]
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RE: Mini-T Hop Up - BILLY HELL!
yeah the mamba has this voltage cutoff i forget where it is, it is recommended to use that, or you can unlimited, but you run a risk of ruining the motor/esc. so i am thinking if you get 4 lipos it would be just for extra run time.