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Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:47 am
by Vermin
Picked this up a while ago and have been collecting pieces to get it ready for 17.5 blinky racing. I'm pretty sure if I build another, I'll just start collecting parts as there was really no reason to buy a car - almost every piece was replaced with new parts other than the chassis and trans. Just waiting on electronics (and a few minor small parts) to show up .. guess I'll have to glue on some tires too
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:29 am
by Bormac
Sweeeeeeeeeeeee-eet!
That's a very nice runner
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:42 am
by unclemikey1978
May I ask how you mounted your battery straps to the chassis?
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:55 am
by upforit365
What ball cups and turnbuckles did you use?
Have been using rpm ball cups on the front of mine and they foul the steering ball cups...
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:39 am
by RedScampi
Very nice looking car! What's a "blinky"
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:36 am
by Vermin
Used Tekno's battery tray --
http://www.teknorc.com/shop/tkr45006-v4-battery-tray-142x52mm/
Using beefy Jcon rod ends everywhere but the inner steering ends (they would probably clear, but I had to do more than a little work to the bellcranks) - turnbuckles are old Technacraft titaniums -
*Blinky* stock racing is a class where you can't do any programming to the ESC (timing, boost, etc) and run a 17.5 stock motor. Most ESC's will blink when unmodified - hence the name.
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:01 am
by Charlie don't surf
Vermin wrote:Using beefy Jcon rod ends everywhere but the inner steering ends (they would probably clear, but I had to do more than a little work to the bellcranks) - turnbuckles are old Technacraft titaniums - use the AE black short ball stud on the bellcranks and the tower and clearance issues are gone
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Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:36 am
by RedScampi
Vermin wrote:*Blinky* stock racing is a class where you can't do any programming to the ESC (timing, boost, etc) and run a 17.5 stock motor. Most ESC's will blink when unmodified - hence the name.
Thanks, that helps!
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:42 am
by askbob
Nice and clean!!
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:51 am
by unclemikey1978
Thanks!
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:41 pm
by Vermin
Trinity D3.5 17.5 and Novak GTB2X showed up. Asked around on gearing, going to start a bit conservative with a 72/33 setup. Batteries should be here tomorrow - hopefully take it for a test spin this weekend. Still working out a few small issues.. don't like the way the rear end rebounds - just from drop tests. Seem to have lost my spare FASST reciever.. hope it shows up soon!!
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:52 pm
by JK Racing
33/72 is pretty close, maybe over a touch, depending upon the size of your track. I ran 32/72 this past weekend, motor was coming off @ 145 after a 6 min heat. Car looks great, what you have lined up for a body?
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:58 pm
by Vermin
I have a new Protech body sitting on the shelf giving me the eye - now.. if I can only figure out how I want to paint it.. ugh.
Anyone make vinyl window masks for these old bodies?
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:11 am
by JK Racing
I think qball maybe...check the BST out.
Re: Worlds runner almost done -
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:08 pm
by Charlie don't surf
Joey, you running fans on your motor? Also outdoor SoCal gear and indoor FL gear can mean big differences, as are fans, tire diameter and esc type and even throttle settings.