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Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
07-14-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Vendetta with 1/16 talon wheels

Yes, those are pretty much a must if you want to run brushless and not be rebuilding every run
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
07-13-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By MacMan72

Vendetta with 1/16 talon wheels

Just in case anyone is wondering how the 1/16 revo talons work on the vendetta... I recently upgraded mine to be able to run in grass

It started life as a buggy, I converted it to the ST to...
Forum: T-Rex heli
08-20-2008, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By MacMan72

RE: upgrade SE to SE V2

http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=29182

Here are some videos that will tell you all you need to know... i believe you have to be a member to view them.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-21-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Mamba Max or Sidewinder??

Check your plugs on the velineon... one may be broken which could cause cogging. I had a similar problem and my white one could spin around in the esc...

Also, if its even an option, then the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-17-2008, 12:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,721
Posted By MacMan72

RE: OFFICIAL SPEED CHART

We aren't talking in theory, we are talking about real world systems (RC Cars) that include drag, friction, etc... Granted it does not have a large affect since aero-drag is much bigger than...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-16-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,721
Posted By MacMan72

RE: OFFICIAL SPEED CHART

Actually if you want to talk physics, then weight is in the equation... so strap on your physics cap and get ready...

The motor applies a torque (Force) which acts on the mass of the vehicle to...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-16-2008, 07:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,721
Posted By MacMan72

RE: OFFICIAL SPEED CHART

I created a spreadsheet for my cars that uses battery voltage, tire diameter, gear ratios (tranny/differential/pinion-spur/etc), motor Kv (brushless), to determine the theoretical speed of the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-16-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,427
Posted By MacMan72

RE: 1/8 Stampede powertrain

If you have the mamba max available, definately pick up a velineon motor... that would be a nice combo.
If your tires are 5.9" diameter then here are a couple combos with expected speeds... the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-14-2008, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,427
Posted By MacMan72

RE: 1/8 Stampede powertrain

Depends on how fast you want to go. You should be able to pull off a vxl setup if you gear it low. The temps should be reasonable and torque should be fine (vlx motor = 3500Kv). But I would't expect...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
04-28-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,538
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Ammo 5100 over heating in Vendetta ST?

BTW, This is the one I use on my 5100... and I run 19/45 with 1/10th scale street tires.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJPU9&P=Z
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
04-28-2008, 10:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,538
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Ammo 5100 over heating in Vendetta ST?

You need a more precise thermometer :) Pick up an infrared thermometer and get an actual reading on it. The screws under the chassis that mount the motor plate get almost as hot as the motor and that...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
04-22-2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 797
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Demo Stampede...buy it?

You should be able to convert your bandit to the Stampede for less than that... plus you would be able to switch back and forth as the situation calls for.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
04-11-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3,214
Views: 432,893
Posted By MacMan72

RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck

Talk about 90% reuse and 10% innovation... these guys should pair up with GM.
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
03-14-2008, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 550
Posted By MacMan72

RE: what pinion for ammo 3900?

19T with 45T stock spur
21T with 45T stock spur

both work well... I'd get both and experiment with the track to see which suits best.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-04-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,281
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Losi Speed-T RTR

Look at an exploded parts list on losi. There are rings with a circular array of bosses that are added to the diff in place of the bearings.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-04-2008, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Good 1/10 Electric off-road?

If I was going shopping today for one I'd get:

e-firestorm: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTDU6&P=ML
Sidewinder: ...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-29-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,054
Posted By MacMan72

RE: e-firestorm

^ That should be stickied ! :D :D :D

I really want one of them by the way...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
02-25-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 807
Posted By MacMan72

RE: RC18MT VS LOSI MICRO DT

Ouside = mini... micro is just to small for outdoors imo.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-30-2008, 12:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 739
Posted By MacMan72

RE: My wide Rusty ? No, not an Evader...

Aluminum caster blocks might be in order too
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-29-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Velineon VSL system on RTR radio gear?

The VXL systems come with an AM Radio so you should be alright.
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
01-29-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 576
Posted By MacMan72

RE: This sounds stupid lol but...

Most will buy stuff from you if they think they can resell it. They won't exactly offer top dollar since they need to turn around and resell it.
You would probably be better off selling it...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-28-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Good beginner setup?

KIT: Rustler or Bandit VXL Ready To Run Kit (speed control, motor, radio included)

Battery: Maxamps (6 cell, 7 cell, lipo, whatever you want in performance)

Charger: depends on if you go...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
01-28-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,729
Posted By MacMan72

RE: What you think of my BL LiPO system for my Vendetta ST?

It can push 20x its Capacity in amperage so 1250 mah x 20 = 25000ma = 25a so It can provide 25amps continuous discharge...

And one of these is a great tool in anyones RC tookbox:

DuraTrax...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
01-28-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,729
Posted By MacMan72

RE: What you think of my BL LiPO system for my Vendetta ST?

I have the 5100 in mine and just for the hockey sticks of it, I grabbed this 3s to see what it can do:

Venom 20C 11.1V 1250mAh 3S LiPo Battery
...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
01-28-2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By MacMan72

RE: Connecting Mamba 25 and Ammo motor

It should connect right on... did you remove the female connectors from the male connectors on the motor wires. It comes with them so that you can solder them to a controller that doesn't have them...
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