Project 'Non-smOkin' Blog - Electric 8th Hong Nor

[James]

Here's my build diary so far of my electric X1CR conversion.

Its nothing like Jimmy standards but hopefully help as a resource for others looking to build a nitro electric conversion.

Things have come on a long way since i started the project - there were no 'off the shelf' conversion kits available, now there are several and even one full electric kit!

I will add to the blog in the thread, if anyone has any questions feel free to ask !

[c0sie]

Can you keep an update on what your spending please? If you dont mind??

Thanks :)

[bondy]

Robin Hood Raceway ????????

Looks cool from the one piccy you got any more sparrow ???? :thumbsup:

[James]

Keep watching the RC Media, announcements and more photos soon about RHR!

Having problems uploading my .pdf with the HN stuff on it.. will pass it to the jimster to fix,might be a delay sorry :(

[Adam Skelding]

Looks like I have someone to race my E-D8 against.

I'm feeling a bit of revenge coming at RHR for the last time I raced there Mr H.


Muahahahahahhahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hhaha:p

[mark christopher]

bally went to nots and derby with his losi electric and out qualified em (gas) and lasted 20 mins in final
so another one for you to play with

[James]

re: 20 min final, what batts was he using?

I have two packs - a light race pack that will do 15 min (5000mah) and a monster heavy one that will do nealy 30 (7400mah) ..

Both Trakpower/Flightpower

[James]

Looks like I have someone to race my E-D8 against.

I'm feeling a bit of revenge coming at RHR for the last time I raced there Mr H.


Muahahahahahhahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hhaha:p

Boinggggggg :lol:

[mark christopher]

re: 20 min final, what batts was he using?

I have two packs - a light race pack that will do 15 min (5000mah) and a monster heavy one that will do nealy 30 (7400mah) ..

Both Trakpower/Flightpower
flight power 5000, he turned power down to 70% and was still quick
he will be talking to you and mac sunday

[Northy]

I'm getting tempted by one of these again..... :thumbsup:

Is there actually anywhere to race them though? :confused:

G

[Lee]

get jim to sort an engine for you and come with me and stu (maybe damo) a week sunday :thumbsup:

[Northy]

Where to?
I have an engine :D

G

[Lee]

Some astro track in the north west, i think its in lancacestershire :thumbsup:

[Northy]

Lancacterchesterchesterestershire? :confused: Is that a village like London? :confused:

G

[Lee]

Going by the name it must be bigger, are you up for it, my car arrives today (depending on the post)

[Northy]

Well Jim goes on holiday, and not sure when he'll be back - can't race Nitro without my engine man :woot::woot::woot:

G

[Lee]

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :thumbdown:

[James]

Bit of waffle i put together for anyone interested about my electric Hong Nor (.pdf) :lol:

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=4d522c676de30706d2db6fb9a8902bda

I ran it at the JConcepts Clash in the States, qualified 3rd and finished 4th so it went pretty well.

There are loads of conversions on the market now but when i started my project there were hardly any available.

I will write a bit more soon about what i've learnt more recently.

[Danosborne6661]

Can you keep an update on what your spending please? If you dont mind??

Thanks :)

Would also be interested in that :D

[James]

OK, rough prices:


Car; 2nd Hand Roller £200

Battery; 25c 4s 14.8v 5000mah Flightpower - Retail £145
or with 3700 Capacity - £80
(you of course need a charger that will cope with 4 cell lipos- eg Trakpower BC6)

Motor; NEU 1512 2.5d/f - £110
or 1.5 d/f - £110

Speedo; Mamba Monster - £110
Also available with motor, not sure on price

Servo; Any good metal geared servo suitable for 8th

Radio Gear; Personal Pref

RCProduct Designs Conversion Kit; £130
or RC Monster Kits - approx £80

Fans/Wires Etc; £50

Hope is of some help