WK BMVII build

[rockwerks]

Well starting a WK BMVII build tomorrow.....if the parts show up.:roll:

2.2 moabs or custom made monster mashers
Nitro RS Rims
WK tranny
WK axles
Jato shafts
mg 995 servo
lathe 55t
mamba maxx esc
2/3a 7 cell 1200 mah custom packs
McAllister stadium body or panel truck
spektrum radio

I will take pics and post tomorrow with progress.

[Turblankas13]

can u run a non brushless engine with that?

[getbent]

Any idea on runtime with the 7cell 2/3a pack? I plan to run the 1500's but have no idea how long they will last on a charge. Thanks.

[rockwerks]

can u run a non brushless engine with that?

you can run several brushed motors off of one, been doing it for over a year. much better performance than brushless!

Any idea on runtime with the 7cell 2/3a pack? I plan to run the 1500's but have no idea how long they will last on a charge. Thanks.

I run cheap chinese 1200's and 1100's order off of ebay for 24 batteries for 30.00 shipped. run time is around 20 to 25 minutes

[getbent]

Thanks for the reply, that should be plenty of runtime. If I can get 30min's with the 1500's I will be more than happy.

[rockwerks]

Thanks for the reply, that should be plenty of runtime. If I can get 30min's with the 1500's I will be more than happy.

I actually get longer run times with the ebay cheapies than the IB 1500's and about 1/4 the cost. I gave my son the Ib 1500's and 1400's I run the cheepo units"thumbsup"

[dezfan]

Are those the cells I sent you the link for?

If so, I wondered how they would hold up."thumbsup"

[rockwerks]

Are those the cells I sent you the link for?

If so, I wondered how they would hold up."thumbsup"

yep working great. I cycle them every couple of months with my integy charger

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330096035564&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D 330096035564%2509%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

[rockwerks]

http://www.fototime.com/%7B9AD65244-806C-4575-8A52-95E5D00F9A82%7D/picture.JPG

axles showed up a couple of hours ago.

I made an alum plate to support the BMVII chassis axle plates and strengthen the WK Knuckle area.

Looks like its gonna work out well

the Losi trans is for mock up. I will be using a WK trans. narrower should help with driveline angles

http://www.fototime.com/%7B27E50BD7-0740-42A0-8B40-2F1957979509%7D/picture.JPG

[clarkrw3]

I sent the trans priority mail so being you are in flag it might show tomarrow ;)
You are in CSC right?

[rockwerks]

I sent the trans priority mail so being you are in flag it might show tomarrow ;)
You are in CSC right?

CSC? :shock: :?:

[clarkrw3]

I was just trying to figure out where you knew me from?

[rockwerks]

I was just trying to figure out where you knew me from?


Do you compete in the PARC events?

Oh and thanks for sending it out so quick!

[clarkrw3]

Do you compete in the PARC events?

Oh and thanks for sending it out so quick!
I haven't yet, but I have been out to a couple of events lately, and will soon"thumbsup"

[rockwerks]

I haven't yet, but I have been out to a couple of events lately, and will soon"thumbsup"

cool a great bunch of guys, I miss running with them. But we have our own series up here we need to keep going

[chip cross]

those axle mounting plates are pretty cool "thumbsup"

[rockwerks]

those axle mounting plates are pretty cool "thumbsup"


They fit tight LOL I ahve less than 1/8" clearance on my RS4 rims "thumbsup" :lol:

[HauntFreaks.com]

to use those alum plates did you have to mill down the axle housing?... if so any close-ups?

[rockwerks]

to use those alum plates did you have to mill down the axle housing?... if so any close-ups?


no I cut out a triangle out of the middle of the alum to fit the housing up through. I did grind off the upper top most pinion side mounting hole though

[scuzzy51]

if you dont mind me asking why did you use that thick of aluminum?? i'm sure you could of gotten away with using some thinner material.. but its an awesome idea love it!! dont mind if i steal it do ya?? lol"thumbsup"

[rockwerks]

if you dont mind me asking why did you use that thick of aluminum?? i'm sure you could of gotten away with using some thinner material.. but its an awesome idea love it!! dont mind if i steal it do ya?? lol"thumbsup"

the material is 1/8" and each piece weights about 2 oz. and no lighter would not have been rigid enough

[PROTOTYPE]

Question ,

In that link you posted about the cells. What do they mean by "hi drain" ?

[rockwerks]

Question ,

In that link you posted about the cells. What do they mean by "hi drain" ?

20 amp.............same as good sub c's just ordered 24 more"thumbsup"

[PROTOTYPE]

:lol: WOW that was quick thank you !

[rockwerks]

just need to wire it up and put on some body posts. It has perfect balance and 3.25" of center ground clearance"thumbsup"

http://www.fototime.com/%7B2D5275ED-80FB-47FA-9194-E70AA51AE97F%7D/picture.JPG

12 and 3/8" wheelbase

http://www.fototime.com/%7B762468F1-6953-438E-9BFC-D49F2A7E0998%7D/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7BBC5D3A0D-9BBA-49BE-ADE8-8541878452CC%7D/picture.JPG

nearly 45* of articulation

[clarkrw3]

Nice!!! quick work with the trans...give us a pic of how you clocked it.

[rockwerks]

Nice!!! quick work with the trans...give us a pic of how you clocked it.

actually it was a different one that arrived yesterday. I got 2 from the site LOL

it is clocked about 90* and mounted with a new second plate from the front

http://www.fototime.com/%7BD543B957-478B-4D2C-87AE-CD955253ED4D%7D/picture.JPG

the trans sits on a 45* angle to the base

[getbent]

^^^Looks great, it's always nice to see new ideas. What body?

[rockwerks]

^^^Looks great, it's always nice to see new ideas. What body?

not sure yet.......maybe a nice narrow stadium truck from McAllister. or maybe something completely different"thumbsup"

[rockwerks]

this is the second BMVII chassis I have put together and man all I have to say is the performance is killer. It will take lines through my boulder field that I thought was impossible.

"thumbsup"

[rockwerks]

Well my old truck gets a workout today at the comp with Team ALI?kaynece driving it and test drive for several new interested people

Its going to be also the first run for this truck. I dont have the weight bias correct yet but we will see how well it does"thumbsup" :lol: