The Twingo Lord 31 Posted September 11, 2019 Was is dumb to put this: http://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/112851, and this: http://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/101279 in my lunchbox? I also duct taped a Lipo in temporarily until I can get a bigger battery door, it’s so much fun! But will it damage anything with literally no upgrades other than the aluminum body mounts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2319 Posted September 11, 2019 the link is just showing an ESC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Twingo Lord 31 Posted September 11, 2019 15 minutes ago, KEV THE REV said: the link is just showing an ESC Should be fixed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted September 11, 2019 Simple answer, yes. The plastic bushes in the transmission will probably melt and weld themselves to the axles, and you be quite lucky 'when' you roll it if the LiPo doesn't get damaged and catch fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Twingo Lord 31 Posted September 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, MadInventor said: Simple answer, yes. The plastic bushes in the transmission will probably melt and weld themselves to the axles, and you be quite lucky 'when' you roll it if the LiPo doesn't get damaged and catch fire. Welp, I have rolled it, the duct tape held up, I mean, I could life it by pinching the battery. If I got bearings would it be ok? I have a smaller battery that just wasn’t charged, I’ll use that next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbySideways 113 Posted September 11, 2019 I think I would only duct tape a lipo into something I didn't mind losing. Far away from anything flammable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Twingo Lord 31 Posted September 11, 2019 I’m done with the duct tape guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftyAl 164 Posted September 12, 2019 I used a similar setup on a King Blackfoot. All the bushings were replaced with bearing and the gearbox given some heavier grease. It is a fun way of learning throttle control, but the constant roll overs get boring after a while. Ended up putting a Pumpkin wheelie bar on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1893 Posted September 12, 2019 It's not fast enough until it does standing backflips 3ft off the ground when you blip the throttle. Lol Check the 6s lunchbox in speed run thread for more details. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Twingo Lord 31 Posted September 13, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 3:15 AM, wolfdogstinkus said: It's not fast enough until it does standing backflips 3ft off the ground when you blip the throttle. Lol Check the 6s lunchbox in speed run thread for more details. I found a 6s lunchbox, and saw the video, but it didn’t do a backflip, can you send me a video of it? (If there even was one) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1893 Posted September 15, 2019 Not really but I did put a 4600kv castle motor in my wr02 camper van and that was the reaction it gave. I'd imagine the lunchie is capable of similar behaviour. I have to say though, with the castle motor, it could self right, until I started snapping driveshafts and I changed it for a milder 3300kv. It's not as much fun but I haven't broken it since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1893 Posted September 15, 2019 Here's a mad bull with an ezrun 4600kv on 2s lipo, driven by a 7 year old. its the closet I can do at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted September 15, 2019 The motor the OP put in is a 380 in a 540 can, so it won't have as much torque as a regular 540. It may not be too bad. Or it may still be overpowered. The first run should show which it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Twingo Lord 31 Posted September 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Biz73 said: The motor the OP put in is a 380 in a 540 can, so it won't have as much torque as a regular 540. It may not be too bad. Or it may still be overpowered. The first run should show which it is. It’s controllable, but it can get onto the wheelie bar from half throttle, I think it’s a good balance actually! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bromley 681 Posted September 15, 2019 Not as dumb as the 8.5t brushless setup running 3s I put in a mates Lunchbox. The Hornet 18t pinion made all the difference though. Roll on 40mph wheelies are fun till something breaks. And you need lots and lots of space to run in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites