MBX5 Brushless Conversion complete

[lambchops]

well just finished my MBX5 Brushless conversion, quite happy with it im just waiting for the Caster esct mount as its got a home made one on at the moment and I need a new switch as the mounting holes have broken

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[Marvin]

Nice, just make sure you have cooling holes in the bodyshell. I'd open up:


Where the steering rack is, don't bother with the fancy cut-out and widen the gaps further (either side of your 'Mugen Seiki' sticker).
Drill some holes in the roof, about an inch in front of the ESC. About 4 or 5 would do, body-post hole size.
Drill 1 large hole (as large as the reamer will go) in each side at the back of the bodyshell for the hot air to exit again.

[lambchops]

Thanks for the advise Marvin, doesnt run hot you thinks it realy needed?

[Marvin]

To quote an annoying set of adverts: 'Every little helps...'

Things can really heat up on the track, if you've only given it a run in the street/park etc and haven't raced it yet, you'll find that the temperatures get much higher when racing.

[lambchops]

Will give it a try at Clanfield Saturday practising see how hot she gets. Can always add holes there see how many I need :) will remember to pack the reamer hehe

[Marvin]

That's it really, 'see how it goes', no-one likes to drill a load of holes in a new shell. I'd still be tempted to open the front and rear of the shell a little for some cooling.

[wreckers]

nice!! :thumbsup: what kv is motor?

[Marvin]

I'd guess it's a 36-60-2000 Medusa, so 2000kV.

Lambchops:

Where did you get your batteries, ESC and motor?

They look strangely familiar to me. As does the soldering job on the battery.

[lambchops]

Yep 2000kv medusa, i bought the lot from Jamie ,, ,not sure of surname was bought from this very forum :) Used to be in a truggy

[Jon]

Any update? I just got a MBX5 and thinking about doing the same thing.

[lambchops]

yep its all done, runs like a dream!! Its just so easy to use no messing around with fuel and starter boxes. I love it!! Did my first race in the electric class at clanfield on sunday and went very well. I would recommend the conversion!!