Tamiya 801x-E - RC-Monster Forums

**Tamiya 801x-E -** 10.31.2009, 01:45 AM

i snaped a couple of pics of my conversion... the battery trays are from a caster fusion, the servo mount and radio box are from a losi 8, the motor mount is from Elite RC (Mugen mbx6)... the motor is a neu 1509 (1450kv) and the batteries are two 3s 3000mah in series to make 6s total... all run by a castle MMM... i also have a MMpro i might try...

as you can see its a tight fit but weight distribution is 50/50 F/R and L/R... you can go up to a 1512 size neu motor but not the 1515... you can use the same mount to do a traditional conversion with the battery on one side and the motor on the other as well...

i'm using a losi plastic spur (43t) which fits right onto the stock diff with a 13 pinion... this gearing should get to 35-40 mph with max motor rpm of 30-35k...

i haven't run it yet but i'm hoping it can make at least 15+ min...

Snipin_Willy · 10.31.2009, 03:26 AM

I like it. Let us know the official running weight of the buggy once it's done. I'm curious if the 1509 will be enough to run it without heat problems.

brushlessboy16 · 10.31.2009, 07:59 AM

Very nice conversion.
Have you driven it?

magman · 10.31.2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snipin_Willy

I like it. Let us know the official running weight of the buggy once it's done. I'm curious if the 1509 will be enough to run it without heat problems.

I ran my 1509 in my mbx-5 on 4s w/no probs. It was a little warmer than the 1512 but, w/Neu quality, I wasn't going to worry

10.31.2009, 02:04 PM

i haven't run it yet... i'll let you guys know all the details once i do... if i can find my eagle tree i'll try to hook it up and get some specifics as well

10.31.2009, 02:38 PM

i think it needs arms.... lol jk dude, i like the look of the tekno neu in there

Semi Pro · 10.31.2009, 04:07 PM

looks great, the 1509 should be fine as long as the buggy is lite or geared low

Marvin · 11.02.2009, 06:56 AM

That looks fantastic, though you have rather stolen my thunder. (I was going to do a TRF for next season, with a pretty much identical layout to yours).

I'll have to find something else now.

Cain · 11.06.2009, 05:28 PM

Hey Marvin, you could still do one, but maybe play with the layout a bit if you can do a bit of machining. I know it was kicked around that a hybrid of the Hyper 9E layout with a caster fusion saddle setup could be interesting (battery up front, center diff moved back, everything now tight to the center as possible like a hyper 9E).

Marvin · 11.06.2009, 06:13 PM

Nah, I've bought a Ve8 now. I've got some mods and stuff lined up already though. I'm picking it up tomorrow - got it, lightened outdrives, an 18T pinion and the aluminium chassis skids for £240 GBP (about $400 - which is good over here - retail is £299.99, or $500)

simplechamp · 11.06.2009, 06:33 PM

I love the Elite RC motor mount. Awesome design for easy motor and pinion changes.

coolhandcountry · 11.06.2009, 06:48 PM

Looks good so far.
I like to see a more finished pic and video.

bdebde · 11.06.2009, 07:16 PM

I really really really really really really really REALLY like that!

What is the finished weight on that? I think you will find the 1509/2.5Y on 6s to be a great set up for racing. I think it will do 15 min no problem with 3000mah batts geared for race speeds. I have same motor on 6s 2600 in my Ve8 and only put back 1400 to 1600 mah after 10 min. main + couple min. before/after race (small/tight track).

@Marvin: What power set up you going to run in yours?

magman · 11.06.2009, 09:49 PM

Any finished pics?

Marvin · 11.07.2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdebde

@Marvin: What power set up you going to run in yours?

I'm looking at (hopefully) 3S 5400mAh 40C ThunderPower saddle pack Lipos (bear with me

), a Tekin T8 2650kV, on a Mamba Max Pro. I've got an idea to make it really well balanced when not using a brake servo.

Failing that, either a Hyperion 2600mAh 6S VX pack, or a Thunderpower 45C 2650mAh 6S pack on a Tekin 1400kV T8 with an MMP.