Hot Bodies Ve8

[Marvin]

I thought I'd share some pics of my new Ve8:










Specs:
ESC: Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro
BEC: Castle Creations BEC Pro
Motor: Tekin 1400kV T8
Servo: MKS-Servo HV380
LiPos: Neu-Energy 6S 2500mAh 30C
Rx: Spektrum DSM2 Rx
Soon, a MyLaps RC4.

All the radio gear is running on 9.6V.

[Rcrcrus]

That looks really good. My mate has just ordered one. It will be good to here how it gose. I see you are running a 1/10 speedo will that do? just asking. If i remember correctly you ran a mamba monster befor in a losi for give me if i'm wrong. Could you gie me some hints on the speedo setup as it still has to much power and i've tried to set every thing quit low. ie punch. Only getting bout 13min final not good. Running losi 8t 2.0 mamba monster with 2600 motor just mad lol.

[jasonwipf]

Originally Posted by Rcrcrus

That looks really good. My mate has just ordered one. It will be good to here how it gose. I see you are running a 1/10 speedo will that do? just asking. If i remember correctly you ran a mamba monster befor in a losi for give me if i'm wrong. Could you gie me some hints on the speedo setup as it still has to much power and i've tried to set every thing quit low. ie punch. Only getting bout 13min final not good. Running losi 8t 2.0 mamba monster with 2600 motor just mad lol.

Ya my buddy runs that set up and gets about 240-260 mah/min. If your using anything less that a 3400mah pack that is really bad run times. I did play with punch and exponential on over powered cars and while they both help control low end spinout and excessive torque. Try just lowering your throttle travel in increments of 10. My buddy runs that set up with 20% taken off the forward throttle travel and it slows the car down across the whole power curve and makes it much more controllable and increases milage.

[Marvin]

I'm guessing you're running 14.8V? If so, that is a manic set-up for a track-buggy. The 2200 will be far more controllable. Or, Castle have just released a 1512 1800kV motor - which would be perfect in a buggy on 4S, where you're trying to get more control.

Yes, it is a 1/10th ESC, but it is capable of 6S, and ~80A, like the Mamba Max (which most used with a BEC before the MMM came out). I have added 3 105°C 330uF 35V caps as well, and removed the strain of running the BEC (running an external one).

Most important thing in extending your run time is to drive smoothly. Use barely any throttle coming out of corners, and slowly build up to full throttle if needed. You'll still be faster than the nitros, but you'll get far longer run-times.

[hockeyhead019]

beauty marvin... pics of the insides maybe?

love the paint scheme haha

-Jim

[jasonwipf]

Love that body concept. I ought to do the Energizer car! What a cool idea you go there.

[leinad]

Originally Posted by jasonwipf

Love that body concept. I ought to do the Energizer car! What a cool idea you go there.

You should... you should

[BRS]

Looks the dogs Marv, just needs sliver or chrome window trim next time side windows getting lost in the darkness

[James]

My VE8, you can just about see the new alloy hub carriers and castor blocks front and rear, also the new alloy front and rear braces underneath. These things are ACE





And my truck

[poopers]

Looking great chaps.

What are you guys doing to protect the cells from the pinion? I heard there was a bracket you can buy, or is this not as much of an issue as people made out. Also, anyone experienced any weaknesses with the chassis. I read there was a batch that were fragile, but that might be contained to the American market? Love to read any running reports, thinking of getting one after Christmas.

[leinad]

Originally Posted by Marvin

I thought I'd share some pics of my new Ve8:
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Great color scheme, Marvin