Brushless hpi baja rc-monster

[thomatrix]

Hi Mike,
did you get any kits ready for sale during the weekend?

[RC-Monster Mike]

almost, Tom. Got a few hours work left on the first batch - tomorrow or Saturday they will be showing in the store for sale. :)

[thomatrix]

Fantastic. I'll be watching the shop!

[bryan]

I see Mikes kits are now available!!

Just ordered mine. Can't wait. Got a Hydra HV 240 to try until the Ice comes along. Any day now, right Patrick?

[thomatrix]

Ordered two kits :)

Now we just need them large scale CC ICE ESC's!

[Overdriven]

I expect build pics + vids from both you guys. We've been waiting long enough, don't leave us out of the loop now! Lol

[FG101C]

Ok, the kit looks great, my question is on the motor. Will a 1527 be enough or is a 22xx series almost required?

I was thinking 8s, 725kv? What pinion would you suggest?

Still on the fence on converting the Baja I have. Main problem is gas or electric I still have not found a good spot to run it, but I can't get rid of it.

[Ryu James]

congrats Mike! glad to see this one roll out. and congrats to the happy new owners of the first official, factory like, brushless conversion kit for the baja 5b/5t. cant wait to see these in action. now, if it were up to me, HPI just needs to release a 4wd baja following Castles' release of the HV ICE Surface and life would be complete. one thing at a time i guess, right? cant ask for too much.

[thomatrix]

Mike,
Do you have any idea of the battery tray size for the batteries. I'd appreciate length and width.

I sort of tried to guess and measure them and got 90x170mm but I am quite uncertain if this is correct since I have not got the kit+motor+tray installed. I am using a 2215 btw if that has any impact.

Thanks

[thomatrix]

Did anyone know the size of that battery tray, so I can check if my batteries fit or I have to order new ones?

Thanks in advance.

[speedy]

Crap ! :)

so if i whant a good bl-setup for a baja 5b or an rampage mt i meed a neu 2230 motor and castle hydra 240hv esc ?
are 8s lipo enough to power a baja 5b and get the same or slightle better preformance than with the gas engine ? For the 4wd rampage i quess that 12s is the way to go ?

For the Baja 5b or 5t a 2215 or 2217 are more than enough. For a Rampage mt, a 2230 or larger is a must. Be warned though, i ordered a 2217 3 months ago and still havent seen it.

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by speedy

Crap ! :)

so if i whant a good bl-setup for a baja 5b or an rampage mt i meed a neu 2230 motor and castle hydra 240hv esc ?
are 8s lipo enough to power a baja 5b and get the same or slightle better preformance than with the gas engine ? For the 4wd rampage i quess that 12s is the way to go ?

i ran 10s in my rampage tt conversion and it was more than enough power. wheelys and 55-60mph. i am sure 8s is enough for a baja cuz that is what Mike ran when testing but it all depends on what you are after. also, the 2230 isnt required as the 2215 does the trick just fine for the 5b or ramp tt. or any of the lehner 30xx series. but for the 5t or ramp mt i would go at least 2225 or lehner 3060.

[FG101C]

Lol, didn't realize the 22xx's were pushing $700.00.