losi 5ive-T conversion pics

[RC-Monster Mike]

The mirrored mount strategy wouldn't work with this Losi(any of them, really) - the center diff is quite a ways off center, which angles the front-center drive shaft quite a bit and would severely limit gearing possibilities. The ESC placement was for left/right weight balance. The diff, motor, steering servo and radio box are all right-side-mounted, so the battery tray, esc and batteries in their current location created a near-perfect balance using a pair of 5400 4s Hyperion packs as a baseline(figured most would opt for 8s and at least 5kmah capacity). The V2 tray should be done tomorrow, which is just slightly longer and wider to accomodate a wider variety of pack combinations. I may do a few "other" layouts as well - the HK 8000mah packs are huge, so a strategy that allows a pair laid down with the ESC directly behind the center diff may be an option.

I have seen the other 2 options - don't think either is as well thought out or balanced as my kit(my biased opinion of course) and both are likely much more expensive(the one Kershaw is offering is 2x the price). :)

[Jony Nitro]

Yes your kit is cheaper,and better, but how would I Run 14s in theory?and I was thinking about wiring? do you think saddle would be any good?if it could be achieved,

[RC-Monster Mike]

First, you would need a 14s ESC and a 14s motor capable of powering the truck. A pair of 7s packs(Hyperion, for example) will fit the battery tray, though you would need longer straps. I don't see how you would need more wiring or wiring difficulty - the motor and esc and batteries are all near each other on the chassis and a pair of 7s packs wires up the same as a pair of 4s packs. The theoretical 14s setup will create the same challenge on any configuration not designed for your specific(theoretical) setup - nothing is really "one size fits all", but we try for "one size fits most". :)

[Jony Nitro]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

First, you would need a 14s ESC and a 14s motor capable of powering the truck. A pair of 7s packs(Hyperion, for example) will fit the battery tray, though you would need longer straps. I don't see how you would need more wiring or wiring difficulty - the motor and esc and batteries are all near each other on the chassis and a pair of 7s packs wires up the same as a pair of 4s packs. The theoretical 14s setup will create the same challenge on any configuration not designed for your specific(theoretical) setup - nothing is really "one size fits all", but we try for "one size fits most". :)

I have all the above electrics

14s do weigh heavier, thats why i was asking about saddle aswell

Jon

[RC-Monster Mike]

Originally Posted by Jony Nitro

I have all the above electrics

14s do weigh heavier, thats why i was asking about saddle aswell

Jon

Then it isn't a theory now, is it? Does the ESC have car firmware and brakes? If not, you would need another servo, servo mount, etc. as well. Without good car firmware, startup leaves a bit to be desired as well. The mount is only one hole away from accepting mechanical brakes, and the stock brake disc will work with the 2028 motor and an 18t pinion or larger(could also trim the disc to allow smaller pinions). The setup shown here is ideal and will work for most without any additonal complexities. For your 14s setup, you may need to do something differently - I guess you maybe already knew that, though(14s in itself is out of the ordinary - I have a 1:1 electric dirt bike that runs on 14s so maybe it is a little overkill for this car?!). :)