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[ZippyBasher]

1717 Installed



Now this is Loooow CG.



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Hey,

That looks awesome and ridiculously overpowered.

I was just wondering how you made the motor plate/mount. especially the hole for the CD bearing.

I am planning on making my own mount for my XXL for a 1717 and i have been thinking about how i will make the hole for the CD bearing so that it doesn't move too much,

Thanks in advance
B-M

[ZippyBasher]

Thanks Money!

The mount was cut with a jigsaw and some fresh Heavy Duty bits.

The bearing hole isn't perfect but came out pretty damn good... I used an 8ight-T diff and it used 14mm outer diameter bearings. I used an 1/2 inch drill bit (only 12.7mm) and made the hole in the right spot. Then with the drill bit chucked in the drill press I slightly rotated my hand while holding the mount. This enlarged the hole very slightly. The bearing was a bit too tight, So about 1 minute with some sand paper and I had the fit just right...


If you plan to use a more standard size CD bearing (16mm) I suggest getting a 5/8 inch drill bit (15.875mm) and just do a little more sanding. You can get them in there perfect with a little time and patience. It wont take long to sand away .125mm

Then I just used a Belt sander and File to get the edges all pretty and sanded with wet 150 grit. (400 would be better)

PS for the motor mount holes I just removed a motor end bell and clamped it on the mount to get the 25mm spacing just right...

PSS: Get some Good Quality Drill Bits. I broke or Dulled 4 or 5 bits drilling this mount and braces. As you can see in the top middle of the mount.