FLM Forward Conversion Build

Thanks for the comments! As far as the tranny goes, I think I'll stick with the mechanical brake, screw the reverse. I may return the 3 speed, don't know. I guess I'll decide once it comes in. I realize it has little to no benefit with the brushless setup. Actually the increased rotating mass could be a detriment.

As far as choosing the MGM 22418 over the 16024, my thoughts are half one way half another. I think 6S will be plenty, and I like to have the room to run high capacity packs that may not be able to fit with more cells. The 22418 allows for more amp draw, the 16024 higher voltage. Given the size and weight I do think there will be a lot of amp draw, and the flightpower pack is capable. Even still I think its about the same. A few more cells would make it a bit faster, but at that point we are pushing against a lot of wind resistance and other factors. I may regret it in the future, but I'm going to stick with the 22418 for now.

The FLM Extended Arm kit is the one area where I see maybe I should have stuck with stock. I definately see the benefit of a wider wheelbase with the added length of the chassis and the increased speed. I coudl achieve similar results using wider offset wheels though. At least I know that FLM will replace this stuff for next to nothing should I destroy it.....

What wheel and tire combos are recommended. I know I am going to have to tape the tires. Any recommendations for something light yet not a dish? Maybe run the stock Savage X SS setup until I kill them. Even then I am going to have to go through removing them from the rim to tape them and then re-glue them.

Thanks!

[lincpimp]

If I remember correctly the tires do not come glued on the rims in the ss kit.

I have a ss kit coming and the flm chassis. I am going to leave everything stock, 2 speed, mech brake, etc. I will either use a 9xl on 5s or a 14xl on 8s.

Sounds like we'll both be having some good times!! Good to know about the tires. I hope so because removing them from the rim to tape them would be a PITA!

[lincpimp]

I hate removing glued tires, especially if they are done right. It is next to impossible then! I should have my kit on thursday, but I do not know when I will have time to get it together.

Good news is all of my stuff has been shipped and it looks like it will all be here by Saturday. Bad news is that I ordered the wrong servo. I meant to get the Hitec 5955TG and instead bought the 5998TG. The 5998TG has 250oz/in of torque at 6v vs 333 oz/in on the 5955TG. Its not a huge difference but its enough to make me what to exchange it for the right one. Looks like I'll have to wait to send that one back and get the 5955........