[thelav]

Originally Posted by jatofan69

Have you tried a Mamba in that? Can you base comparison?

LOL, here is the story.......

I did try a Mamba 25 esc with the Tekin 8kv motor and an Apogee 3s 30 amp lipo. The Mamba calibrated fine but when I pulled the trigger the motor started cutting in and out and then the magic white smoke escaped from the esc and the plastic sheathing around the controller melted . I am not sure if it was a bad esc or if the combination of the 8kv motor and a 30 amp 3s lipo just put too many amps through the poor thing. The esc is on its way back from Castle and I am patiently waiting for Bishop Power Products to send me the Wraith 7kv motor I purchased (their last email seemed to indicate they are having problems getting the motor and an alternate will be available). When they both arrive I will try the Wraith/Mamba combination and see how it compares.

Mark

[thelav]

Originally Posted by MustGoFaster

Nice work Mark!
It looks very well thought out (not surprising).

Thanks Steve! I am looking forward to seeing your electric RC8. How is it progressing?

[MUSTGOFASTER]

Originally Posted by thelav

Thanks Steve! I am looking forward to seeing your electric RC8. How is it progressing?

The chassis is still a roller but I have a short list of items for the drivetrain and I will be doing "research" at CRC next week during the 8th scale electric race. It won't be much longer until after the CRC race that it will be running...:GRIN:

[stevesanderson]

Nice looking truck. How long of run time do you get with the 3c lipo.

I am putting the Mamba 5400 combo in mine but have not decided what batt to go with.

Nice truck again

Steve

[thelav]

Originally Posted by stevesanderson

Nice looking truck. How long of run time do you get with the 3c lipo.

Thanks Steve! I usually only race it and I have not had a chance to with this battery/motor combo yet. The last 3s lipo I used had no problem running the 5-6 minutes for the races, it just was not rated for the current needed by the 6.8kv motor which was in there at the time. When I get a chance to run it for a while with this new set-up I will pass on how long it runs. I would expect a run time of around 20 minutes.

Mark

[ASSASSINO]

Nice ride TheLav!

Nice to see someone putting alot of thought when it comes to modding their ride. Well done.