Associated RC18B2/T2 Thread..

[Thomas P]

Will someone pick it up? know tis is Detta,LRP country ..But have to ask..i will..

Just fixed a Mongoose for the El instalation

[sim]

Thomas,
I'm a bit worried about the motor heat issues I keep reading about on the SC18 forums (rctech.net) but... I think I'll be getting one anyway. Haha.

[Thomas P]

Sim, you can calm down, the heat issiue, is the stock XXX motor. I have talked a lot to a guy in the states and he use a Novak, and it is absolutly no problem. Hoe il get mine soon =)

[rocketrob]

Originally Posted by sim

Thomas,
I'm a bit worried about the motor heat issues I keep reading about on the SC18 forums (rctech.net) but... I think I'll be getting one anyway. Haha.

The "motor heat issue" so many seem to be having appears to be directly as a result of trying to get away with running a belt-driven car (with its higher drag) off that puny stock motor, along with not taking the time to go through the build and making sure everything turns smoothly and the gearmesh is good....all the guys that have dropped in a BL system (regardless of whether it's a 20mm or 28mm motor) seem to have no troubles at all.

[sim]

Hmm, might need to get a Mongoose. My 5200kv hobbywing with 18A esc was getting hot even in the old RC18B. Any other recommendations besides the Mongoose? I'd prefer something smaller if I could get away with it.

[watfordtrackwarrior]

try the sensorless reedy micro brushless system il be trying it when i finally get 19500kv lol

[frogger]

Originally Posted by watfordtrackwarrior

try the sensorless reedy micro brushless system il be trying it when i finally get 19500kv lol

And then make sure you turn that throttle down to 50% Craig!

[rocketrob]

Originally Posted by watfordtrackwarrior

try the sensorless reedy micro brushless system il be trying it when i finally get 19500kv lol

so you can do standing backflips?

[watfordtrackwarrior]

got the kit just gotta make up my mind whether to build the truck or the buggy help

[Thomas P]

[rocketrob]

Looks all nice and clean so far Thomas, and I see a couple of CF towers. Can't wait for the rest of your build.

Originally Posted by Thomas P

[Thomas P]

Have installed Futaba 3155...small troubble yet to get the novak 8.5T in place with out rubbing the belt...any idea?...same mount as a XX4 Losi =).....All screws is HEX from now on..looking clean and sober...Spectrum Micro Rx will be placed betwen ESC and Servo..Exotek Strap for the hardcase lipos...cant wait to get some tip on motor installing.

[rocketrob]

Originally Posted by Thomas P

Have installed Futaba 3155...small troubble yet to get the novak 8.5T in place with out rubbing the belt...any idea?...same mount as a XX4 Losi =).....All screws is HEX from now on..looking clean and sober...Spectrum Micro Rx will be placed betwen ESC and Servo..Exotek Strap for the hardcase lipos...cant wait to get some tip on motor installing.

Don't know why you're putting the 8.5 in there. I've got a 10.5 in mine and it's plenty enough juice, might even put the 13.5 in it, and the viable pinion opions aren't as limited.

[Thomas P]

Im running the car on our greenhill 1/10th astro is perfect.

This is the track...i used to run the 10.5, but i miss that extra..

[Thomas P]

Love it...

[Thomas P]

TEK18B vs RC18B2

[rocketrob]

OK Thomas, looking forward to hearing your thoughts once you've run yours.

[sldmodels]

You know, and I've been thinking this for a while, the original rc18 buggy bodyshell would look amazing with some tweaks to look like an original Battlestar Galactica Viper, in fact the engine could be cut-outs for air vents.

[Thomas P]

first ever outside test...after bbq..

[rocketrob]

Originally Posted by Thomas P

first ever outside test...after bbq..

Looks like the maiden voyage went well, it runs , now it's time for some proper rear tires (bowties) - and/or seeing how it gets along on the track.