Muggy diffs in a maxx

[ANGRY-ALIEN]

Originally Posted by its me

Whats up man, as soon as I can find were my kids put my ruler ill measure the ring and pinion for you. Do you have the HB diffs already? If not a set of muggy or LST-2 diffs are really cheap on ebay.

Hi its me... I already have a pair of the HB diffs that I found on ebay ... So now I am looking for a way to house them in the bulkheads without spending a fortune.... Thanks for the help man.

alien.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by its me

Again thank you neil! ive been playing with the calculator trying to figure out what to use, ive read what I can on the subject and seen issues of heat. I also think im going to run 3-4s per motor. tahnks again for the help.
BTW what do you think would be a better set up? 5700 maba's or the 10Ls the nue set up might be out of what im willing to spend on this truck :), maybe ill change my mind later but this truck is going to bashed.

I would say to run a pair of 9l motors on 3s lipo each. That would be a killer setup that should run cool. That also means that you do not need a ubec, just disable one of the mm internal becs by removing the red wire. Plus batteries would be cheaper too.

You could run a pair of the traxxas vxl systems, but I think the motors are too small.

[suicideneil]

I dont go much on the VXL systems for a twin motor truck either, but a couple L cans on 3s sounds do-able. Depends how fast you wanna go really 9Ls will be a bit faster, but run a bit warmer too- depends how heavy the finished truck is I guess. So long as you put a little fan on each esc, they should stay nice and cool too- or do the capacitor mod like GriffinRU does for people.

[its me]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

I dont go much on the VXL systems for a twin motor truck either, but a couple L cans on 3s sounds do-able. Depends how fast you wanna go really 9Ls will be a bit faster, but run a bit warmer too- depends how heavy the finished truck is I guess. So long as you put a little fan on each esc, they should stay nice and cool too- or do the capacitor mod like GriffinRU does for people.

Thank you and ill look into it, I guess I cant decide on a combo till I get the actual weight of the truck. So far its very light, the truck is so stiff right now that im thinking of running a carbon fiber chassis on it (im also in the midst of making the aluminum one, just need to finalize how I want this thing to look) again thanks for the help

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I would say to run a pair of 9l motors on 3s lipo each. That would be a killer setup that should run cool. That also means that you do not need a ubec, just disable one of the mm internal becs by removing the red wire. Plus batteries would be cheaper too.

You could run a pair of the traxxas vxl systems, but I think the motors are too small.

Nice and thanks for the good info! ill start looking into the set ups you guys mentioned!

[BP-Revo]

To be honest I'd go all out and run two 7XL on 4S Lipo each.

[its me]

little more work done, I redid some pieces and cut the chassis. Its a bit wide but I am planning to bend up a 1/2 lip or maybe even tilt the bat trays up?




So ive been reading around on the suggestions from you guys, and think ill use the XL's because this truck surely wont weigh 10 pounds.
Thanks alot guys and any more suggestions are appreciated, like I said ima noob to BL.. Its like starting all over again in RC

[suicideneil]

'Tis an odd looking creation that, but I like the widened chassis rails to accomodate the center diff. I'd probably say put a small lip on the edge of each battery tray, and maybe tilt them upward slightly too, just for good measure.

[its me]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

'Tis an odd looking creation that, but I like the widened chassis rails to accomodate the center diff. I'd probably say put a small lip on the edge of each battery tray, and maybe tilt them upward slightly too, just for good measure.

hahaha thats exactly what I was planning to do, I just need to make sure that I can still fit a 4S in each side before I do it.

[its me]

Re did more again, trimmed down the chassis and basically copied my mugens foot print. Still need to bend up the side of the chassis.





Still thinking aboot cutting of the side and replacing them with carbon fiber :)

[suicideneil]

Integrated skids are definately the way to go, though I would think about countersinking those screws so they dont snag on anything as you drive along.

Only thing that Im really curious about is how the shocks will mount up to the towers if you use those revo upper A-arms...

[its me]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

Integrated skids are definately the way to go, though I would think about countersinking those screws so they dont snag on anything as you drive along.

Only thing that Im really curious about is how the shocks will mount up to the towers if you use those revo upper A-arms...

I am not sure yet of if im even going to use it yet, original plan was to make a mount to put cantilevers on there and mill the tops of the bulks down. an yes im going to counter sink the screws as soon as I pick up a new counter sink.

[JERRY2KONE]

It is always fun to see someone working on a new build without restrictions due to resources like a mill and sheet metal equipment. Most of us do not have that ability depending on where we are located. I have to rely on simple hand tools or hand held power tools for whatever mods I can think of. Great job "its me" and don't get in too much of a rush. Take your time and go all the way with your work and skills. Keep up the good work. We look forward to seeing the vids once the job is completed.

[its me]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

It is always fun to see someone working on a new build without restrictions due to resources like a mill and sheet metal equipment. Most of us do not have that ability depending on where we are located. I have to rely on simple hand tools or hand held power tools for whatever mods I can think of. Great job "its me" and don't get in too much of a rush. Take your time and go all the way with your work and skills. Keep up the good work. We look forward to seeing the vids once the job is completed.

Thanks man, I am in the same boat as you. Everything was ruff cut with a jig saw then cleaned up with a file, if my little idea works out with the plastic bulks and cantilever's then ill take it to a shop to mill down the aluminum bulks. I think the best thing about this hobby is building them :)

LOL you talked about rushing, I try my hardest not to rush but yet I still end up impatient and really wanting to see it run. an yes video when done is a must

[its me]

little more work done and still waiting the the 7 xl's project is going slow but work has kept me away from it.

[suicideneil]

Coming along nicely.