It's funny how some nitro guys still thinks nitros are faster :lol:. You must love all the excuses you get from them. You should find a new group of nitro guys just to take their money :lol:.

vids yet? :lol::neutral::neutral::neutral::neutral::mdr::smi le:

Where do you guy's find this wire loom?

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...n/b304b9fd.jpg

Thanks

I just threw away a bunch of that stuff last week! Figures.

RadioShack has it. I prefer the split loom more though because the stuff in the above pic needs to wrap around the wire over and over. Kind of a PITA if you need to re-wire or work on something.

Here is your vid..... Now stop it. :lol:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...h_CIMG3411.jpg


Local hobby shop in the airplane section.

:yes:thanks for the vid :yes:

wow, that parking lot seems too small for that fast Brushless 1/7 scale you got there...... amazing......amazing-ly fast.:yipi:

Swear it tried to wheelie a few times in that vid, awesome work.

Second that... I saw the front end lifting and almost said, "Downforce, do your worst!"
:lol:

new DM-1 SPEC race edition
 

Ofna just released a DM-1 "spec" car! its suppose to have a shorter wheelBase for racing. and two speed transmission. :yipi:


www.ofna.com

The DM-1S is the shorter version of the DM-1 Series. It is designed for competition in spec class racing.

DM-1 Spec
 

Hey all,

I just ordered a DM-1 Spec and some other stuff to begin my build. I am planning to use a MMM, Neu 1515 1Y, and 5S or 4S FP 5000mah. I am looking for recommendations on the following aspects of the build:

1) Should I use the stock 2-speed, 1 speed spool, or center differential? I have a spare set of front/rear/center spider 8 diffs and I am considering using these. What do you think?

2) What gearing do you recommend?

3) What weight diff and shock fluid?

4) Any other misc. recommendations or lessons learned from other BL on-road builders?

I will be out of town for a couple of weeks but will post many pics when I return.

Thanks for taking the time to read and reply.

Looks like Billy has a little compition at the parkinglot races lol.

That is what I would do.....

DM-1 Spec brushless conversion
 

Greetings,

I have been searching the internet for anyone else converting the OFNA DM-1 Spec to brushless. I am planning to do the same this winter! Apparently the drive train is the same configuration as the Jammin' X1 buggy so immediately I thought of Novak's conversion kit. The problem I was wondering was the same as your question #1. What to use for a center diff?

I figured I would use a single-speed and did not know if there was a choice between a solid and a spool. I know OFNA manufactures a single-speed solid diff I believe they use in the Ultra GTP kit setup for dirt oval.

I would love to see pics of your conversion and will subscribe to this thread. I use a Neu 1512 2D and the MMM v3 in a Losi 8ight conversion but was thinking of using the Novak HV 4.5 in the DM-1 spec.

What are your thoughts on the battery tray? I am wondering if I will need to fabricate one or retro-fit the RCPD tray or use the Novak's somehow. The chassis is narrow on the DM-1 and would like to balance everything as best as possible. Cheers!

Here we go....
 

Just got a lot of my parts for my DM-1 Spec BL project.

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Man, you are so lucky--she is a beauty. How did you choose the spider diffs and will they fit Kyosho spurs?

they are a 6 screw and won't fit kyosho gears, Nice 8spiders man!

you know those are "ue supermaxx 8 spiders" don't you?:yes:

I have no earthly idea what they are but searched on the web and learned OFNA makes the spiders which makes perfect sense!

I will look into the supermaxx guys and learn some more. Thanks for the heads up and am looking to complete a similar conversion soon. I figured I would shoot for something that would accomodate Kyosho spurs but is not that important to me . . .

Yes, there is a single-speed (and two-speed) center "diff" option for the Ultra GTP. The 51T plastic gear attaches to an adaptor plate, and that is secured to the shaft via a 5mm set screw (there is a flat spot o the shaft). Pretty simple and light. Since it uses 51T spurs, so you have to make sure you have enough chassis clearance because of the larger diameter. The bearings for it are different than most true center diff options, but not exactly sure of the exact size off the top of my head.

BTW: The single speed holds up very well to BL power. I've ran a few packs through it and everything is working fine.

That is good to know. I have never heard of Unlimited Engineering until now. Their diffs are $100 a piece which I can afford (barely!) and judging from their website, get what you pay for, but am still new and learning.

I just finished a Losi 8ight brushless conversion and need something for on-road.

ofna 8 spiders and ue 8 spiders are the same thing. UE just renamed them and rasied the price. Buy OFNA 8 spiders off ebay for less than $50

Just so y'all know...I just got back and tried o drop in the center spider diff with the 46T spur and ran into a few problems:

1) the Jammin CR motor mount doesn't sit quite high enough to accomodate the spur. I have four options to correct this (a) dremel a little material around the chassis spur gear opening (b) try to find a smaller spider spur gear (c) Swap the CR mount for my CRT (d) insert some spacers or washers in between the chassis and center diff assembly

2) The front center dog bone is 88.5mm and the rear center is 104mm. When I switched the 2-speed for the center diff, the front center dog bone was too short. It looks like the 104mm dog bones (front and rear center) would fix this issue.

Brian,
Do you have a link to the center spool you mentioned? Part numbers?

Thanks.

How about a link: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBZN2

It only comes with what is pictured; no bearings or drive cups. The one I got was even missing the 5mm set screw. I hope it was simply missed, because it makes no sense to have it without the screw. It uses the same cups and bearings that the 2 speed uses though...

THANKS!

Progress report DM-1 Spec
 

Well, I worked on it most of the day and this is how far I got. I swapped the 2-speed for a center diff and swapped the stock diffs for spiders.

Hopefully the motor will be here Monday.

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:gasp: Man that thing is a beauty--if I have not said that already. Are you using RCPD motor mount? I like how they suspend the ESC. Will that battery tray fit a 4S?

I have ordered a few things for mine but have to wait to X-Mas to start the build :whistle:.

That is a rc-monster motor mount. And that battery tray will definitely fit a 4s pack with ease.

Awesome build! Looks really clean. What motor do you plan to run in it? What voltage?

Too bad there aren't torsen diffs that can hold up to BL power...:neutral:

Thanks. I used RC-Monster Mike's Jammin CR X-1 buggy mount and RC Product Designs' Losi 8 diff top plate (required some dremel/drilling to get it to fit), and a RC Product Designs Losi 8 battery tray. The battery tray will fit up to 6S flight power/thunder power packs. Got a Castle Neu 2200kv motor on the way.

Thanks. I will run the Castle Neu 2200kv at 5S.

Nice. I will probably go with the Novak conversion kit but I really like the idea using the RCPD top diff plate. Puts the ESC out of the way and makes room for battery tray. I can not wait to do my build. I was thinking of using Novak's HV 4.5 but believe that motor is 5000Kv and may get a little hot in the old parking lot. I was hoping for a +60mph car :whip:.

If you run a similiar setup like what SSSP is planning, that speed can be done!

5S with a 2200kv Neu can easily be geared for 60+ mph...especially with this rig because it is very light and it will be a road car.

The EL8 RCPD top plate is nice but I recommend you get the one for the Jammin because I had to drill out the mounting holes quite a bit before everything would line up perfectly. I finished the mount by using some flanged spacers/washers so it would look nice and tidy.

Should be pretty similar. I have a Neu for my Losi 8ight but have Novak in my HPI Superten--the thing is a land rocket and is in the 65+mph range.

I just read the Novak recommends their HV 4.5 for speed runs only. I think they are referring to use in an E-Revo or something like a monster truck.

I will gear down the pinion and use a 4S--hopefully I will not melt anything. I would love it if this thing could squeal the tires :oh:.

I bought the Kyosho F430GT body and am going to paint it like this yellow Scuderia: http://www.tuningnews.net/news/08062...0-scuderia.jpg

Gotcha. I will pick up the top plate for the Jammin' buggy. How light is the car compared to a 1/8th buggy? Also, it seems that you knew to upgrade the diffs--will the stock ones not hold up very long under BL?

The stock diffs were plenty robust...I had a spare set of the spiders. I figured I'd use the spiders since I had them handy and they are smoother than the stockers. Not exactly sure, but the car is probably 10-15% lighter than the Jammin buggy-IMO. It is considerably lighter than my BL Jammin CRT, which is set up with the same conversion stuff.

Are these the Spiders you are using?
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/24323

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/24324

Not exactly cheap! I think I can find them on eBay for a bit less. Not sure but will probably run the stock ones in the F/R but replace the center diff with a Spider. You mentioned there was a fit issue or is it a direct fit?:great:

Those are the ones. If you drop in a center diff, you will have to replace your rear center drive shaft with a different size...I have a spare if you need it.

Thanks! I will let you know once I actually get down to it. I am wondering about that solid center shaft that another member posted the link on Tower or the Spider center diff. Is there an advantage to using a true differential over a solid shaft?