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Forum: Speed - Electric
04-02-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,839
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Gyro Stabilized Trim Tabs?

Well it turns out that I may not have a job anymore so I will have to put this project on hold and save my money until I find something else.

Siberianhusky- I think there would have to be input...
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-31-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,839
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Gyro Stabilized Trim Tabs?

Well now I guess I need to find a cheap fiberglass hull that has chine walking problems. As much as I would like to try this on an SV hull, it seems too expensive to get it going that fast, I don't...
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-30-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,839
Posted By Davy Jones

Gyro Stabilized Trim Tabs?

I have noticed a lot of deep-V hulls have a chine walking problem at high speed, including my Spartan and Villain EV. I mostly drive them in rough water which is why I like the deep-Vs so much but...
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-26-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,148
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Lipo Setup for Spartan

Would this be an appropriate power supply for the Venom Charger?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9205
http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=0665

I am...
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-25-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,148
Posted By Davy Jones

Lipo Setup for Spartan

Hello, I got a Traxxas Spartan for Christmas but it is still on order. I want a lipo battery setup to get to the 50mph. I have no idea what brands of batteries or chargers are good.

I know I...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-16-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,684
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Kyosho Twin Storm 800 EP vs ProBoat Shockwave 26 BL

My friend had a kyosho twin storm (brushed) and I think it was terrible. First off I didn't like the design and second is that it ate through parts like the morbidly obese at a buffet. I have no...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-16-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,546
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Realistic Trophy Truck

Wow that is exactly what I want to build and close the way I would build it. However I want to make something closer to a 1/10 scale. I am thinking of using two aluminum frame rails an using welding...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-14-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,546
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Realistic Trophy Truck

Yeah I would like more of a conventional axle. The Thunder Tech one is awesome. I am thinking of building my own and using some axle like the one found on a Kyosho Twin force to give you a reference...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-13-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,546
Posted By Davy Jones

Realistic Trophy Truck

The traxxas slash 4x4 was a blast to drive, courtesy of my friend but I would like to get something that drives more realistic. The tamiya high lift f350 seems somewhat realistic with leaf springs...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-13-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: ESC Help

Well I think I will buy a new ESC for it since I already have brand new motors waiting to be installed. However this will be after I purchase a new TITAN.

Regarding the TITAN, which LIPO...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-12-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By Davy Jones

ESC Help

Hi I have a Traxxas Villian EX, an old version when it just came out. I partially sunk it and water leaked through the servo booties destroying the ESC. I the replaced the ESC with a Novak Superduty...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
07-29-2008, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Not my best day at the pond

On my bad days I fry an esc or something or a northern pike takes a chunk out of the boat so your day wasn't really that bad. As far as boat retrieval, my solution is a full scale powrboat.
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-28-2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,456
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: 22.2v shockwave jumps out of the water today

Wow... so how well does it handle at speed?
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-27-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,020
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: tug boat

I always wanted to do that!
Good luck
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-26-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Villain EX help

That motor you linked has 3 degree timing so....

I have larger pinions already in the boat. I beleive I bought 17, 19, and 21 tooth gears. I use the 17 tooth pinions, running the 19 and 21 tooth...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
07-25-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Catch a Bass?

Ive done this before with 20lb test and a villain ex. You don't even need the pole on the boat, just tie it around the latch that attatches to the engine mount. It drags the fish across the top of te...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-23-2008, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By Davy Jones

Wet-sanding

Does anyone wetsand their hull? Did you notice any difference? The finest sandpaper I had was too rough so I used a scotch brite pad and a dremel. It came out smooth as a baby's bottom but I have yet...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-23-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Villain EX help

I am not really modding it. My esc fried so I got a better one, now my motors are fried so why not get slightly better ones?
I don't wan't to get outragous, just make improvements as needed.
I...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-23-2008, 02:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Villain EX help

Are the 12T Titans 0 timing? because they aren't used in dual setups, only single. Maybe the motors get too hot above 8.4 volts?

Edit: I emailed traxxas and they only partially answered my...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-23-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Villain EX help

As far as upgrades I have a novak superduty esc, 7 cell 4200mah batteries, larger pinions, and graupner u-joints.
I was really dissapointed with the graupner U-joints. They are a hair shorter than...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-23-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Villain EX help

Yeah I am not really interested in going brushless I just want some better than stock low matinence motors. RC boat modeler put trinity big blocks in it so I know it will work. What I don't know is...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-23-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Villain EX help

But is that A 550 motor, a 540 wont last long on 16.8 volts?
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-22-2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Davy Jones

RE: Villain EX help

Ah, yes I forgot about the zero timing...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-22-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Davy Jones

Villain EX help

I need help deciding on new motors for my Villain EX since the stock ones have about had it. I upgraded to a Novak superduty speed control that is capable of two 12 turn 550 size motors and I run it...
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