ajii
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Post by ajii on Jun 28, 2010 9:11:45 GMT -5
Hey guys,
I made it out to the track Saturday...and I must say that after being out of the game for a few years, everything has come a looong way. Especially electrics.
So this got me thinking about an electric 1/8 buggy setup. Nitro is all I've ever had, but I thought I'd give electric a little consideration this time around.
RCtech has an overwhelming amount of information, so I just wanted to see what setups you all have found that work well? Motors/ESCs/Chargers/Power Supplies/Batteries
VE8 kit pretty good out of the box?
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Post by hotrod454 on Jun 28, 2010 9:27:12 GMT -5
You need to get with Mario or Burk. They can guide you in the right direction.
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Post by spcpicard on Jun 28, 2010 9:45:53 GMT -5
Hey guys, I made it out to the track Saturday...and I must say that after being out of the game for a few years, everything has come a looong way. Especially electrics. So this got me thinking about an electric 1/8 buggy setup. Nitro is all I've ever had, but I thought I'd give electric a little consideration this time around. RCtech has an overwhelming amount of information, so I just wanted to see what setups you all have found that work well? Motors/ESCs/Chargers/Power Supplies/Batteries VE8 kit pretty good out of the box? If you're just getting into it I would suggest a mamba monster esc and their new 1800kv motor on 4s. Chargers I would go with a hyperion, ps I would check out the team checkpoint 25amp that tower sells...you can adjust the voltage up to 14.8 (your charger will charge your bats a little faster compaired to 12volts). and some hobby city packs (pay for ems shipping or it will be a while before you get your order). Their are better battery packs out there, but get the the cheap ones first since you may mess one up and you don't want to do that with a more expensive pack. here are some links. www.impaktrc.com/product_info.php?cPath=186_292&products_id=5369hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7386&Product_Name=GT_A-6-10_200W_Balance_charger_&_dischargerhobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10869 if youre going with a losi tray (not possible in the ve8) then there are lighter options. If you want to spend more money their are way more options. www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWGU8&P=ML |
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Post by ducktape on Jun 28, 2010 10:24:00 GMT -5
At the rate things are going, I bet Mario will have another VE8 before the end of the season. Anybody want to poll on how long, lol.
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Post by LOCKMOUTH on Jun 28, 2010 12:02:58 GMT -5
After that club race Saturday...... be on the look out!!! Who said I didn't have one on the way already  PS. Thanks to everyone that came out Saturday, I have to admit after I got the AMB figured out, I had a blast!!! The CORR Race was my favorite, Dillards an Jeff put on a show. Ajii, just give me a call, I can get you lined out if you want to go with the VE8... I can add yours to the cart with mine ;D 547-7593 Mario |
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Post by ducktape on Jun 28, 2010 13:43:36 GMT -5
So, Jimmy, what is Ajii's nick name. Figured it out yet?
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ajii
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Post by ajii on Jun 28, 2010 14:42:54 GMT -5
Hey guys, I made it out to the track Saturday...and I must say that after being out of the game for a few years, everything has come a looong way. Especially electrics. So this got me thinking about an electric 1/8 buggy setup. Nitro is all I've ever had, but I thought I'd give electric a little consideration this time around. RCtech has an overwhelming amount of information, so I just wanted to see what setups you all have found that work well? Motors/ESCs/Chargers/Power Supplies/Batteries VE8 kit pretty good out of the box? If you're just getting into it I would suggest a mamba monster esc and their new 1800kv motor on 4s. Chargers I would go with a hyperion, ps I would check out the team checkpoint 25amp that tower sells...you can adjust the voltage up to 14.8 (your charger will charge your bats a little faster compaired to 12volts). and some hobby city packs (pay for ems shipping or it will be a while before you get your order). Their are better battery packs out there, but get the the cheap ones first since you may mess one up and you don't want to do that with a more expensive pack. here are some links. www.impaktrc.com/product_info.php?cPath=186_292&products_id=5369hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7386&Product_Name=GT_A-6-10_200W_Balance_charger_&_dischargerhobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10869 if youre going with a losi tray (not possible in the ve8) then there are lighter options. If you want to spend more money their are way more options. www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWGU8&P=MLThanks alot! Ordered the batteries and charger from them and the rest from Mario! Were you at the track Saturday? |
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Post by LOCKMOUTH on Jun 28, 2010 15:20:13 GMT -5
So, Jimmy, what is Ajii's nick name. Figured it out yet? Got to get him on the track first... then the nickname will follow. PS. You need to get a refund for that P-90X..... it's not working ;D |
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ajii
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Post by ajii on Jun 28, 2010 15:26:53 GMT -5
So, Jimmy, what is Ajii's nick name. Figured it out yet? Got to get him on the track first... then the nickname will follow. Let's hope it's not Crash... |
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Post by spcpicard on Jun 28, 2010 16:38:28 GMT -5
Yw ajii, I was racin down south sat, but mario and I will be at the track this afternoon once it cools off some.
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Post by LOCKMOUTH on Jun 28, 2010 17:24:28 GMT -5
Got to get him on the track first... then the nickname will follow. Let's hope it's not Crash... That's Jody's new name  (Had to Jody).... you might be C-MAIN ;D |
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ajii
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Post by ajii on Jun 28, 2010 17:45:19 GMT -5
So...anyone want to let me run some practice laps with their buggy? ;D
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Post by Hollywood07 on Jun 28, 2010 19:02:58 GMT -5
So...anyone want to let me run some practice laps with their buggy? ;D AJ, You bet....Ill let you drive the "Machine" ;D. See you guys Thursday night! Jason |
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Post by harrypotter on Jun 28, 2010 19:26:50 GMT -5
AJ, You bet....Ill let you drive the "Machine" ;D. See you guys Thursday night! Jason Seriously? The "Machine"? WOW ;D One whiff of the Moogen and the "Machine" shorts out! |
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Post by Hollywood07 on Jun 28, 2010 19:29:31 GMT -5
ROFL Potter
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(Had to Jody).... you might be C-MAIN ;D
