Wanted to share something I've been over-thinking : mounting the electronics in this Rocky. The LeMans esc has two mounting screw holes on the bottom, which is also the heat sink. I want to use the mount and not adhere it, since it's shiny and nice looking, and I didn't want to put the heat sink against the ABS tub in case it got hot. Also, the tub only really has room where the original esc went, a bit off to the side and I thought the cables would bear against the body. So, I broke out my old Turbo Rocky chassis I got a while ago.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EqsvyQ6jOpl_9gaUyZlf1nLQI0LsjOQW/view?usp=drivesdk
I currently have the esc on a couple of existing holes, but that puts it up against the chain even without the chain guide, which I don't have and, from pictures, seems to be a different part than either of the standard Rocky guides, so I might have to 3D print one.
I could maybe drill anothet hole or two for the ESC, but I also don't like the cable tie mounting for the servo.
I'm considering this...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Works-Racing-Chassis-set-for-Kyosho-Rocky-Lipo-Compatible-vtg-conversion-/303726180736
I'll still have to 3D print an upper chain guide, and maybe make a metal tab to mount the esc, but the kit seems to have the abs tub style servo mount. I'm just apprehensive about spending another $90 on this, though I already have full cv joints and a brushless system.
What would you guys do?
Chain Guides
-
- Super Member
- Posts: 269
- Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:14 pm
- Location: Georgia, USA
- Has thanked: 81 times
- Been thanked: 79 times
Chain Guides
Losi LXT (JRX-T Conversion)
Losi JRX Pro SE
Kyosho Rocky
Parts-Car-to-Runner Kyosho Rocky
Yokomo YZ10 WCS '95 Pavidis
RJ Speed Spec10 "Chew Toy Mk1"
Redcat Lightning STK "Chew Toy Mk 2"
Kyosho Lazer ZX, ZX-R, ZX-RR
Losi JRX Pro SE
Kyosho Rocky
Parts-Car-to-Runner Kyosho Rocky
Yokomo YZ10 WCS '95 Pavidis
RJ Speed Spec10 "Chew Toy Mk1"
Redcat Lightning STK "Chew Toy Mk 2"
Kyosho Lazer ZX, ZX-R, ZX-RR
- GoMachV
- Super Member
- Posts: 11332
- Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:31 pm
- Location: Twin Falls, ID
- Has thanked: 823 times
- Been thanked: 2419 times
Re: Chain Guides
If you decide on the chassis from Factory Works, let me know as I can save you the ebay fees and ship direct to you.
to your actual question, I would not worry to much about mounting it to your tub. Modern speed controls do not require nearly the cooling that those of yesterday did.
to your actual question, I would not worry to much about mounting it to your tub. Modern speed controls do not require nearly the cooling that those of yesterday did.
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas
Factory Works website
Factory Works website
- coxbros1
- Super Member
- Posts: 2187
- Joined: Mon Dec 24, 2018 8:50 am
- Location: Energy, Illinois
- Has thanked: 1975 times
- Been thanked: 1756 times
Re: Chain Guides
wish i had done that on those 834B parts i just bought....total bummer for sure
as far as the Rocky i would get the chassis for sure
as far as the Rocky i would get the chassis for sure
Tap pic for clarity: Derek
-
- Super Member
- Posts: 269
- Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:14 pm
- Location: Georgia, USA
- Has thanked: 81 times
- Been thanked: 79 times
Re: Chain Guides
I'll be in touch!GoMachV wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:51 pm If you decide on the chassis from Factory Works, let me know as I can save you the ebay fees and ship direct to you.
to your actual question, I would not worry to much about mounting it to your tub. Modern speed controls do not require nearly the cooling that those of yesterday did.
Losi LXT (JRX-T Conversion)
Losi JRX Pro SE
Kyosho Rocky
Parts-Car-to-Runner Kyosho Rocky
Yokomo YZ10 WCS '95 Pavidis
RJ Speed Spec10 "Chew Toy Mk1"
Redcat Lightning STK "Chew Toy Mk 2"
Kyosho Lazer ZX, ZX-R, ZX-RR
Losi JRX Pro SE
Kyosho Rocky
Parts-Car-to-Runner Kyosho Rocky
Yokomo YZ10 WCS '95 Pavidis
RJ Speed Spec10 "Chew Toy Mk1"
Redcat Lightning STK "Chew Toy Mk 2"
Kyosho Lazer ZX, ZX-R, ZX-RR
Create an account or sign in to join the discussion
You need to be a member in order to post a reply
Create an account
Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute
Sign in
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 10 Replies
- 4197 Views
-
Last post by R Cane
-
- 13 Replies
- 2258 Views
-
Last post by isobarik
-
- 1 Replies
- 698 Views
-
Last post by Hcp22
-
- 11 Replies
- 2018 Views
-
Last post by vintage racer
-
- 4 Replies
- 937 Views
-
Last post by GoMachV
-
- 3 Replies
- 1162 Views
-
Last post by urban hype
-
- 4 Replies
- 655 Views
-
Last post by burnsmonkey
-
- 14 Replies
- 2811 Views
-
Last post by hckyfntck
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Google Adsense [Bot] and 26 guests