Twin Motor M0-2L

[lomogomez]

Hi there, wondering if anybody knows how i'd go about putting a second motor and geabox into my beetle. I know the front bulkhead is exactly the same length as the rear one, but i wouldn't know where to start in terms of esc, wiring, or anything electrical - all i know is that it WILL work.

I figure this must have been covered before, but i can't find any posts, so sorry if i'm repeating.

[Ridgeback Racing Team]

There are twin motor esc's available, which allow the use of two motors of someimes up to 11 turns! I believe novak and lrp both do this kind of esc.

[mr_pushrod]

It would work but you would have one motor runnin forwards and one running reverse which could complicate things if you are using race tuned motors. Have a look for info on Twin Detonators and Clods in the monster truck section of the forum, the electrical side will be the same.

[lomogomez]

Cheers for the input guys.

With regard to the reversed motor issue, i assume i could just wire it in the opposite direction, providing the esc could cater for an extra set of wires, as mentioned previously.

Its been that long since i did the rwd / fwd and back again conversion i can't remember.

[mr_pushrod]

The problem is that race tuned motors have advanced timing so run faster one way than the other so the car will basically get dragged by the faster running front motor. This can be avoided by getting zero timing or adjustable timing motors.

[lomogomez]

Ah, got you. Well, certainly to begin with i'd be running stock motors, purely just to get it going, but assuming i did want to take it on a level thats something i'd have to consider.

Suppose the first thing to do is get hold of the bulkhead / gearbox and take it from there.

Thanks