brushless 1/5 4wd conversion about to begin! couple questions.

[Overdriven]

I thought you were on the right track with the neutech setup, looks like a center diff in there too. If you're thinking about doing the rear diff from a 2wd 1/5 in the center, FG/Carson/Duratrax have a nice simple plate mount similar to a standard center setup I'd look into. The mounts are cheap, the FG diffs not so much, maybe the clones would be cheaper.

I hope the baja brakes work out for you. I think the rear knuckle looks like it would be easiest to mount to. And if you keep the solid center drive you'll still have 4 wheel braking, even with brakes only front or rear.

[florianz]

hey,

what about installing the front break at the front diff, like they did it at the rear diff of the lrp buggy:
http://www.hpi-shop.at/assets/own/13...eam_detail.jpg

third pic in 1st row


like that you can keep the motor where it is, keep the rear break at the center. you only need a long, stable pushrod, you probably need to drill a slot into that beatuiful steering-plate to have enough space for the disc, maybe a little slice in the chassis as well. and you need a mount for the diskbrake. it might be very thight, but I think it should work. just take an "outdrive" or diffcup which can hold that disc. dunno how to describe it, but it's not that difficult I think.

it should be lighter and cheaper then these baja/fg-aftermarket breaks. sure, they're cool, but also expensive and heavy.

I don't think you should run a heavy truck like this whith the breaks of the esc. first problem is, there are only a few esc's around for 10s and w. proportional car breaks. maybe a mgm (which I don't favor) or Lutach's esc.

if you go for a boat/plane esc, if they have a break, its like full break or not.
I have a plane esc in my buggy conversion, it's great (solid, smooth, reliable) but the breaks are just cr*p. well, kinda got used to it.
you could take the hobbywing pentium hv, it can handle up to 12s, add some caps, probably a fan, and that's it. the're quite solid and have a good throttle.

btw, I really like that truck!

florian

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by florianz

hey,

what about installing the front break at the front diff, like they did it at the rear diff of the lrp buggy:
http://www.hpi-shop.at/assets/own/13...eam_detail.jpg

third pic in 1st row


like that you can keep the motor where it is, keep the rear break at the center. you only need a long, stable pushrod, you probably need to drill a slot into that beatuiful steering-plate to have enough space for the disc, maybe a little slice in the chassis as well. and you need a mount for the diskbrake. it might be very thight, but I think it should work. just take an "outdrive" or diffcup which can hold that disc. dunno how to describe it, but it's not that difficult I think.

it should be lighter and cheaper then these baja/fg-aftermarket breaks. sure, they're cool, but also expensive and heavy.

I don't think you should run a heavy truck like this whith the breaks of the esc. first problem is, there are only a few esc's around for 10s and w. proportional car breaks. maybe a mgm (which I don't favor) or Lutach's esc.

if you go for a boat/plane esc, if they have a break, its like full break or not.
I have a plane esc in my buggy conversion, it's great (solid, smooth, reliable) but the breaks are just cr*p. well, kinda got used to it.
you could take the hobbywing pentium hv, it can handle up to 12s, add some caps, probably a fan, and that's it. the're quite solid and have a good throttle.

btw, I really like that truck!

florian

hey, thanks for the idea. that looks pretty good. i get the break kits soon. just ordered today. but when i do i will just have to play around and see what i come up with. i already have some very long push rods. if i mounted like this i could put one and the front and rear diffs, servo in center of chassis somewhere, and a long pushrod going to each brake from the servo. could work. technically i only need one with the locked center diff but i want to go with 2 for better stopping power. i know the baja conversion with only one disc gets burned up in a few minutes of running. takes a lot to slow down a 30 pound truck from 50mph.

[KaztheMinotaur]

They Integy and RAMTech brakes are mounted with 2 bolts...nice and simple.