Question Boy 0 Posted March 23, 2010 I haven't even built my re re SS yet, but I knew I wouldn't be happy with the stock motor... So I whipped up an adapter plate that allows me to bolt in a 28mm dia. brushless motor. The motor in the pics is 28mm, but I think up to a 45 mm will fit with only minor hacking to the plastic motor end cover (a little dremeling for the brushless wires to pass through the cover). This motor is rated at 250W constant, which is (guessing) probably three times the power of a stock motor. While not nearly as powerful as a Mamba Max, I just can't see needing much more than this for such an old design. I really just want a bit more power for the sand! And maintenance free running! And efficiency! If there's enough interest I'll make up a couple extra for sale. It's a really easy install with the included drill guide. QB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorchio 191 Posted March 23, 2010 Very neat indeed! Looks like you could just put a flat plate over instead of the original motor cover. What is that size motor like in terms of torque? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Question Boy 0 Posted March 23, 2010 Very neat indeed! Looks like you could just put a flat plate over instead of the original motor cover. What is that size motor like in terms of torque? That's a great idea with the plate. I don't know what the torque specs are, but I've found that the brushless motors have tons of torque. Tons. I'll see if I can find more power/torque specs. QB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorchio 191 Posted March 24, 2010 For me Tons is a valid unit of measure, thats all I need to know. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1842 Posted March 24, 2010 That should have gobs of torque. better buy a couple of bodysets while their available. The 17 turn brushed motor in my runner rough rider is a handfull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorchio 191 Posted March 24, 2010 That should have gobs of torque. better buy a couple of bodysets while their available. The 17 turn brushed motor in my runner rough rider is a handfull. How many Tons to a Gob Jim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1794 Posted March 24, 2010 How many Tons to a Gob Jim? Don't forget they're also probably imperial gobs, so you'll need to divide by 2.2, 14 or 16 to get a metric gob which is, I believe, similar to a bucketload Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 570 Posted March 24, 2010 Almost right Andy - I believe the correct S.I. Unit is now 'shedloads'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1794 Posted March 24, 2010 Almost right Andy - I believe the correct S.I. Unit is now 'shedloads'... Curses, outfoxed by maths again Cool mod though, the end plate sounds like a good idea End Of Line are knocking out Novak Crawler 380s at £75, are they any use? http://www.end-of-line-rc.co.uk/index.php?...;productId=1338 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1842 Posted March 24, 2010 How many Tons to a Gob Jim? Merriam Webster defines it as a large amount http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobs this would be synonymous with manure loads. I think today I will try to use outdated euphemisms. So I think I’m going chill at my Pad, smoke some reefer and have a far out time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1794 Posted March 24, 2010 Merriam Webster defines it as a large amount http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobs this would be synonymous with manure loads. I think today I will try to use outdated euphemisms. So I think I’m going chill at my Pad, smoke some reefer and have a far out time. Happy 7th birthday Jim 5 members are celebrating their birthday todayShodog(7), []TEX[](39), marty922(41), WayneS(101), canonball(37) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorchio 191 Posted March 24, 2010 Jim thats disgusting behavior for a 7 year old, you shouldn't be talking about manure. Enjoy the reefer and chilled out time in your pad though! Happy birthday WOW WayneS is cracking on a bit Its funny but I'm actually a member of 'MANUREload is a Standardized Unit of Measurement' on facebook but they don't spell it like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1842 Posted March 24, 2010 Happy 7th birthday Jim Haha 7 is my mental age but 40 is my physical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homerboi 0 Posted March 24, 2010 Haha 7 is my mental age but 40 is my physical lol...dont you really mean eleventeen ? reading this post is better than the local newspaper... much more informative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Question Boy 0 Posted March 24, 2010 End Of Line are knocking out Novak Crawler 380s at £75, are they any use?http://www.end-of-line-rc.co.uk/index.php?...;productId=1338 The Novak Crawler is probably overkill. I figure you can get by with 1.8758 tons of torque in an SRB. The Novak Crawler is at least 6.9 boatloads of torque, IOW, way more than needed. I haven't tried the Black Mantis brushless yet, but the price is good: http://www.giantcod.co.uk/black-mantis-bm2...r-p-403220.html QB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocktheglide 0 Posted March 24, 2010 Haha 7 is my mental age but 40 is my physical I believe mental age/chronological age X 100 = IQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Question Boy 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Motor is all sealed up, time to move on to the chassis. I picked up a Buggy Champ at the LHS, and I was disappointed with how flexible the chassis is. I don't remember my SS being that flexy back in the day, but then again that was a long time ago. I think a 2mm carbon fiber replacement for the fiberglass should do the trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorchio 191 Posted March 25, 2010 NEAT! I think the super champ owners should jump on this one! Those original slightly different motor covers must be so hard to find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
