"Frostbyte II" still running warm

Originally Posted by reno911

Such a shame. A winter themed Savage that sits throughout the winter.

I know but I just can't afford *literally* the electronics to get smoked in the snow and lipos don't like cold weather either

[reno911]

Originally Posted by Freezebyte

I know but I just can't afford *literally* the electronics to get smoked in the snow and lipos don't like cold weather either

Just follow some simple waterproofing techniques and your Savage should be fine. Lipos don't mind the cold the correct way to store them is in a fridge. While running they do appreciate being warm though. So if starting from room temp and through discharge they should be able to keep themselves warm enough to melt any snow that manages to get inside the battery trays.

Some good things come from running in snow, no heat problems, in fact I usually gear up during the winter because the temps allow it. Snow for the most part is fairly clean so clean up is a breeze. As long as you spray a little wd40 on some spots after running nothing should go bad.

As for the plastics getting weaker, think about the material in which you will are bashing in. Snow is a little more forgiving than concrete or hard pack.

[Soro]

Brushless motors are incredible pieces of engineering, its amazing how little we have to maintain these things compared to brushed motors. To help extend the life of my new Flux Tork motor as well as reduce maintenance intervals, I'm gonna seal up the front endbells openings with some set screws. I asked Patrick del Castillo, president and principle Engineer of Castle Creations at the RCM forums about doing this last year. He stated that there should be no issues with sealing the endbell of the 2200kv motor up. Never hurts to double check when your dealing with a $200+ motor and asking the president of the company who designed the motor is about as good as you can get! Major Kudo's to Castle Creations for their help and support at RCM in dealing with customers questions and issues on a face to face basis.

I would ask them again

Originally Posted by Soro

Brushless motors are incredible pieces of engineering, its amazing how little we have to maintain these things compared to brushed motors. To help extend the life of my new Flux Tork motor as well as reduce maintenance intervals, I'm gonna seal up the front endbells openings with some set screws. I asked Patrick del Castillo, president and principle Engineer of Castle Creations at the RCM forums about doing this last year. He stated that there should be no issues with sealing the endbell of the 2200kv motor up.
I would ask them again

I asked Patrick last year as well about the endbell sealing and he said their shouldn't be any concerns.

Just got back from a great new little bash spot were they took down an old housing area, lots of bumpy and dusty terrain to really let rip with some hills to climb through. Better enjoy it while I can before they start rebuilding on it. FB2 temps were in safe range, about 130 F was max on engine with ESC fan running and shutting off pretty quickly. Dunno if punch control did much or not. I'll go again tomorro and take vids

[nitrostarter]

Slash 4x4- $350-400 new

or

MMM repair fee(if it gets wets)- $70



So which is cheaper? The lipos, servos, and receiver will be fine. Even if they do get wet, they can be dried out.


I wish I had snow to bash in! Definitely would take the E-maxx in it, as well as building a e-blizzard.

As good as Castle is, I highly doubt they will do a warranty claim for "snow damage"

[Bmr4life]

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

Slash 4x4- $350-400 new

or

MMM repair fee(if it gets wets)- $70



So which is cheaper? The lipos, servos, and receiver will be fine. Even if they do get wet, they can be dried out.


I wish I had snow to bash in! Definitely would take the E-maxx in it, as well as building a e-blizzard.

lol, that logic is so flawed. that's $70 per repair, not $70 for infinite repairs. The slash 4x4 (or whatever waterproof truck you choose) is a one time payment.

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by Bmr4life

lol, that logic is so flawed. that's $70 per repair, not $70 for infinite repairs. The slash 4x4 (or whatever waterproof truck you choose) is a one time payment.

No, its not. Traxxas' warranty is not "lifetime"....I've spent a couple hundred on new VXL systems in the last year....

[Bmr4life]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

No, its not. Traxxas' warranty is not "lifetime"....I've spent a couple hundred on new VXL systems in the last year....

Did you break them in water?

[lincpimp]

Wheelspin caused the heat. Go up to 50% punch control always lowered heat for me. Did not seem to do much else, as far as driving fun.

And e-blizzard would be cool. A big outrunner for each tread with a MM and a stick radio would make donuts extra fun!

[reno911]

Plastidip is your friend freeze. I trust in your abitlity to build RC's to be able to get that thing capable of running in the snow.

Except one thing, you might lose it in the snow with it all white and blue... :)

[Manne]

"MMM repair fee(if it gets wets)- $70"

Freez, That is the fee for NON warranty issues, if it smokes from connecting a 18s lipo or get wet doesn´t mather the fee is 70 dollars :).

Buy some paddles and have fun! All Winter:). No worries mate:).

[josh9mille]

Originally Posted by Manne

"MMM repair fee(if it gets wets)- $70"

Freez, That is the fee for NON warranty issues, if it smokes from connecting a 18s lipo or get wet doesn´t mather the fee is 70 dollars :).

Buy some paddles and have fun! All Winter:). No worries mate:).

I have come to the conclusion that trying to talk this clown into anything is a waste of time, he is to hard headed and full of himself to take suggestions from other people. I mean just look at this whole thread......hes complaining about motor and esc temps that are well within the safe range as explained to him before in another thread. I just dont think this is the hobby he should be in, because he is not happy with anything.

Originally Posted by josh9mille

I have come to the conclusion that trying to talk this clown into anything is a waste of time, he is to hard headed and full of himself to take suggestions from other people. I mean just look at this whole thread......hes complaining about motor and esc temps that are well within the safe range as explained to him before in another thread. I just dont think this is the hobby he should be in, because he is not happy with anything.

Who is the clown? He doesnt want to run it in the winter big friggin deal. Lay off the guy a bit. Bearings, electrics, and all that jazz dont like wet conditions. Freeze takes really good care of his stuff and doesnt want to see it damaged. Who cares if he doesnt run it, im sure you guys all do things someone else would disagree with as well. I dont run mine either in the winter....feel free to give me a lecture.