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Post by moparkid on Nov 23, 2008 15:15:03 GMT -5
new to brushless motors i have 8 cell nimh batteries and was thinking of getting a vxl set up what kind of run time & speed would this give me compared to stock brushed motor? i know just adding the 8 cell to the stock motor gave me good results. also are the brushless set ups really that maintenence free like the they claim?
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Post by 1wildride on Nov 23, 2008 23:30:27 GMT -5
the brushless systems are virtually maintenence free. as far as run times, with a bl system up to 20% longer run time compared to brushed. you can double your speed also
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Post by konaman on Nov 24, 2008 9:14:50 GMT -5
the brushless motor needs to be cleaned and the bearings re-lubed every few runs... (10-15)
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Post by moparkid on Nov 25, 2008 22:12:42 GMT -5
Thanks For The Input! would it be considerably faster just by changing The Motor & speed control ? Because i do not want to get into lipo batteries . I will stick with NIMH bats. i just backyard bash I'm not racing so not wanting to spend lots of money on batteries & chargers.
i just keep frying brushed motors! i guess 8 cells are to much for brushed motors.
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Post by 1wildride on Nov 26, 2008 5:49:41 GMT -5
you dont have to run lipos. a good 7cell will do well also
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Post by moparkid on Nov 26, 2008 20:44:53 GMT -5
also another question i keep striping spurs & pinions what is everybody using to keep them alive? especially with VXL i set the mesh the usual way with a piece of paper.Also i have a friend his is doing the same thing so I'm afraid if i put a vxl in it. it will really tear up gears.
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Post by 1wildride on Nov 27, 2008 4:03:24 GMT -5
set it the best you can and buy spares. some have also done a 32p conversion, or get the metal gear from evil bay
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Post by Rob #28 on Nov 27, 2008 7:31:32 GMT -5
also another question i keep striping spurs & pinions what is everybody using to keep them alive? especially with VXL i set the mesh the usual way with a piece of paper.Also i have a friend his is doing the same thing so I'm afraid if i put a vxl in it. it will really tear up gears. Sounds like the slipper is locked down, so there's nothing to take the shock out of the drivetrain when you land full throttle. Try adjusting the slipper, so that when you punch it on a high traction surface, it slips for about a foot. |
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Post by daddydancool on Nov 27, 2008 9:08:41 GMT -5
some traxxas spur are just not equal all around. I stripped 2 than the one that i installed before the last 2 races was perfectly round, didn't strip it and not showing any wear! and i am bad at landing and going back to the throttle too quick  but as Rob says, try adjusting the slipper on EACH surfaces that you drive on, it will help |
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