Lunchbox slow-motion beach run (6s)

[smirk-racing 253]

Most definitely. 

[Problemchild 2149]

I LOVE this

I want another chassis for my 2 shells - might have to do a modded runner  

might start working on one (but I do have a set of transluscent lights to go on and a lighting kit)

JJ

[nowinaminute 2815]

Glad you still have it. These videos were the reason I worked on my Lunchbox a lot. Everyone used to say there was no point upgrading them because it would "ruin the character" or "take the fun away" but I couldn't disagree more.

I probably drive my Lunchbox more than any other RC I own. It's in a wonderful middle ground between being crude/primitive and capable. 

[smirk-racing 253]

Your video in your other thread looks great. If you are so inclined, perhaps you can do a build thread on your lunchbox. Did you do anything special to the gearbox in terms of suspension set-up? It looked like you were getting pretty good acceleration and traction without excessive (any really) wheelies.

 

Awesome work! I totally agree with you how fun the "Box is when upgraded properly. As far as I'm concerned, what you have done is make the Lunchbox work the way I imagined it would (when I was little)! So perhaps this is how things are supposed to be... 

 

 

[BradyTrucking 0]

What's the model # of the Tenshock motor you used?  I've been looking for their 100w 36mm x 40mm motor, but  the closest I can find are 36mm x 41.5mm and 38mm x 40mm motors.  

Thanks, 

~Brady

[BradyTrucking 0]

Double Post

[smirk-racing 253]

On 6/17/2021 at 12:38 PM, BradyTrucking said:

What's the model # of the Tenshock motor you used?  I've been looking for their 100w 36mm x 40mm motor, but  the closest I can find are 36mm x 41.5mm and 38mm x 40mm motors.  

Thanks, 

~Brady

I think you've got it. The dimensions are 36x41mm. 

 

http://www.tenshock.com/ez2220-6-pole-brushless-motor.html

 

Keep in mind that's a 1000 watt motor, not 100. It is extremely overpowered for the chassis.

 

It can destroy your gearbox if you don't limit the amps to the motor (castle escs have a torque control setting for this). This setting is why I don't have endless wheelies. 

 

Also, you will need to select the right KV based on how many cells you want to run (say 3s or 2s or even 6s). 

[BradyTrucking 0]

Thanks for confirming the motor specs, and the tip about limiting the motor amperage.  

My mistake, I meant to type 1000 watt.  I'm already running an overpowered motor in my lunchbox, and it's only a 3650 3100KV with a 3S battery.  I think I'm fine running 3S or 4S has opposed your 6S (although it is insanely awesome).  But the Tenshock 36x41 is the only motor I can find that has a suitably short can length to clear a 4-link/panhard bar design without flipping the motor.  Otherwise I'd stick with a standard motor size. 

[smirk-racing 253]

5 hours ago, BradyTrucking said:

But the Tenshock 36x41 is the only motor I can find that has a suitably short can length

Yep - that's the reason I have that motor. It has the right dimensions and provides some flexibility.

Sounds like you know what you're doing, so I am sure you will get lots of enjoyment out of that motor.