808 is out! >First conversion gets a prize :-)

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

Jeff - your could save almost 2.5oz by going for a 1509 I'm sure it would still have enough torque - Also direct solder the motor leads to save the connectors - must be another oz.... That should take you to under 7...

Yea, I thought about getting rid of the connectors, but I prefer the ease of maintenance to be able to just unplug them. Also allows for easier testing of different motors. I tend to tinker quite a bit and swap motors around from model to model just to see what I get.

I do have a Lehner 1930/10 that I was thinking about dropping in to see if it could work. I did have it running in my CEN buggy for a while but ultimately decided that it was just a tad undersized to run cool enough for my liking. But that buggy was around 9lbs so I was thinking I would give it a try in this one considering its almost 2 lbs lighter. It might be perfect and would save me a little over 50 grams. Also, I used a spare EC center dif top plate that is aluminum instead of the 808 one that is plastic. Could probably save 20 grams there and then I could cut the carbon fiber steering servo top plate from the 808 and replace the aluminum one from the RCM conversion and save a little. I could get rid of the ESC mount that I have and mount it flat to the chassis behind the motor and save a little more as well. I just might be able to get there if I try hard enough. But in reality.... its already plenty light. The extra few ounces probably wont make much difference in the real world. At least none that I would be able to notice.