My baja 5E....sort of - Page 8 - RC-Monster Forums

lydiasdad · 12.15.2008, 01:32 AM

7s2p a123 is the same voltage as 6s lipo. The fact that it failed most likely had nothing to do with running that voltage.

SpeedAssault · 12.15.2008, 05:23 PM

Hey that is really Awesome !

must pull some quick speeds or wheelies
It turned out really good

I'm kinda doing the same large idea
onroad and offroad rally car

MTBikerTim · 12.15.2008, 10:25 PM

Woot. Can't wait for video.

03.18.2009, 10:40 PM

...brilliant...very well done...you took the project right out of my mind :D (sing it like Meatloaf would ;))

...Savage version anyone? :D

KMN · 05.18.2009, 03:46 AM

Bringing up an old thread, but after reading this, I just ripped off my son's razor scooter for the chassis.

Mock-up has started. Nice job on the 5e. I hope mine turns out half as well.

coolhandcountry · 12.23.2010, 07:54 PM

Any updates or new pics?

lydiasdad · 02.02.2011, 10:56 PM

Sadly, havent done much with it to be honest. I fried the MMM running 7s2p a123. I was much happier with its speed before the controller quit. I couldn't be happier with the build, very solid. I did purchase a 10s controller over a year ago from lutch. Havent even tried it yet

Plan on running it some this spring. I will get pics and vids up sooner or later.

lydiasdad · 01:05 AM

Thanks coolhandcountry for getting me back into this project. I have a tendency to jump from project to project.

I ordered a new pinion tonight so should be running soon. I thought I would post some better pics also. Video when i get the pinion.

Lutach's 10s speed control with kb45 8xl plan on running 8s2p a123 until i get big boy lipo's this summer.

The tank like Great Assembly front bulkead with ti skid plates

Shows how old this maxx was. Most the al parts are hardcore racing. The al arms are the original narrow width, ti arm extensions bring them out to "wide maxx" width.

The front arms are plastic (normal width) for durability. Used the extra set of ti arm extensions on the front to widen it. Carbon tube steering links.

I do plan on either replacing or at least de-anodizing the shocks.

simplechamp · 02.08.2011, 01:38 AM

Always thought this was a cool project, glad it's still going, look forward to the vids.

P.S. There are still some 1717's left in the Castle clearance sale... just sayin...

lydiasdad · 02.09.2011, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplechamp

Always thought this was a cool project, glad it's still going, look forward to the vids.

P.S. There are still some 1717's left in the Castle clearance sale... just sayin...

Thanks for the complements guys, I'm anxious to get it running again. I can't believe it's been 3 years since I built this buggy, time flies. The 1717 sale, is that through RCM?

Overdriven · 02.08.2011, 10:11 AM

Always loved this build. Didn't notice the Hardcore arm extendersuntil you mentioned it though, if you ever want to sell them... Look forward to updates

Overdriven · 02.10.2011, 12:25 AM

It's on the castle website

lydiasdad · 02.14.2011, 09:05 PM

1717 on it's way.

I could not pass that up. Thats what I'm telling the wife anyway

I saw on Castle's sight they recommend max 25.some volts. I run a123 which drop voltage considerably under load. I am thinking I can safely run 8s2p right? The vehicle only weighs 13.5lbs rtr, only 2wd. Do u think that setup would get me 50mph+ without overheating?

lydiasdad · 02.21.2011, 05:05 PM

bump

Nobody has any thoughts on running the 1717 on 8s a123?

lincpimp · 02.21.2011, 06:45 PM

Well some here run the 1717 on 8s lipo and it does fine. I have run my 1717 on 6s lipo and it has a ton of power in a lst. I plan to run it in my 5th scale savvy on 6s and think it will do just fine. 8s1p a123 will drop to about 3v per cell under load, so you are looking at 24v. Should be fine.

Edit, saw you plan to run 8s2p, that will hold voltage better, but you should still be ok.