12-05-2011, 11:21 PM | #81 |
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12-06-2011, 01:40 AM | #82 |
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What is CorrosionX that your using to water proof your electronics?
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12-06-2011, 05:25 AM | #83 |
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| The TSL's are an excellent tire for sure. I have ran them on several trips now. The reviews on the Pit Bulls seem to be much more mixed. I think foams are really important to them. Their look also polarizes people too... The good news is that I have both now, so I am going to give them a good head to head comparison to see which works better for my vehicle on the terrain I run. For what its worth, I am running 5.5" CI Double Deuces in the TSL's and DosP's in the Pit Bulls. Its basically an oil that displaces water. I am using it for an extra layer of protection encase of water exposure. I am not interested on turning my Wraith into a submarine, just want good splash protection/insurance. DiEzel's Wraith thread has a good write-up with several links to it. |
12-06-2011, 06:06 PM | #84 |
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| I also stole or borrowed the idea from you, and it worked out slicker than cat poop. Thanks for the fantastic tip. I would post some pics but I don't seem to have that privledge yet, as I am still fairly new.
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12-07-2011, 03:21 PM | #85 |
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Out of curiosity, what size drill bit did you use on the make shift hood mounts?
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12-07-2011, 07:10 PM | #86 |
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Got it wired up and did a few test runs today. So far I am really liking the pro4/mmp combo. For those that run it, though, I have one question... If I ease into the throttle it slowly and steadily begins to move, and then it jumps forward. It only happens from a complete stop. I can get on the throttle and back down to a craw and it is fine? Its almost like it gets a surge of voltage or something? Besides that I like it. Top-end is about like a stock slash on a 3s lipo. I'm running 0 degrees of timing, sensored only, cheat mode enabled (@ 4 deg). Torque is great, smooth as butter besides the "surge" issue. Drag break is amazing... anything over 80% is really not drivable. Once I get the wiring cleaned up I will get some pictures and video. |
12-07-2011, 07:12 PM | #87 |
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12-08-2011, 07:26 PM | #88 |
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i like those tyres, rojo
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12-10-2011, 04:24 PM | #89 |
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A couple of video's testing out the electronics: WraithSpeedRuns.mp4 video by johnroginsky - Photobucket WraithCrawlingRuns.mp4 video by johnroginsky - Photobucket I am really enjoying this setup... Great speed and still retains some decent crawl-ability on the rocks... |
12-10-2011, 05:01 PM | #90 |
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Tons of electronics and wiring to cram under the hood... but I tried to keep it fairly clean. Everything fit in the front except the MMP which got mounted in the rear. Next up it to fab up a new battery mount |
12-10-2011, 06:41 PM | #91 |
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nice man, i like your setup also, i think it has great speed plus good clawling speed. i kinda like the MMP in the rear, if you get a rear tray panel and the MMP is sits tall enough, you could cut away the bit that covers the MMP, and it will look like a cooling fan. i rekon that would loook mightly fine. how are you liking the 4WS.
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12-11-2011, 12:32 AM | #92 |
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I think your turtle could easily end up on a fencepost with one quick trigger. I'd be happy with half the speed and twice the control, but I'm loving the vids. Keep posting, we're watching! |
12-11-2011, 10:55 AM | #93 | |
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The speed is great fun for sure. It is amazing how well it still crawls though. I am going to increase the drag break a hair more to make crawling a little easier... I could still drop a tooth or two on the pinion gear to help the low speed control, but so far I like it like it is. The Tekin Pro4 is definately a beast, and a perfect match-up to my uses for the Wraith. | |
12-19-2011, 07:13 PM | #94 |
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New batteries came in and they have some serious punch... I also made a new battery mount that locks into (and sandwiches) the factory mounting bracket... Last edited by rojo; 12-19-2011 at 07:19 PM. |
12-19-2011, 07:24 PM | #95 |
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| Re: ROJO's 4WS Wraith
Glad to see your diggin the motor/esc combo. Pretty bad ass isn't it ? Well worth the needed drivetrain upgrades. Dig the battery mount you got goin.. Should be able to stuff one of these big dawgs in there - Sky Lipo 4400mAh 11.1V 30C or even 5,000 if you'd like. Great for those long trail runs.. I get bout 45-1:15ish. 13/60. |
12-19-2011, 07:26 PM | #96 |
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nice man, how is the gen ace battery, have you run it yet and how long does it last? im in the process of choosing a battery for my wraith and there are just so many god damn options out there, but for sure, im going with some sort of 3S lipo. |
12-20-2011, 06:02 AM | #97 | |
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| Re: ROJO's 4WS Wraith Quote:
I will check into those batteries as well... a man can never have too many! lol As for the Motor/Esc combo... still no words to describe the fun. Haven't ran them all the way out yet... I am guessing about 20-30 minutes each. Definitely go 3s. Volt up and gear down! | |
02-21-2012, 05:56 PM | #98 |
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I finally broke down and got some new links... The 3mm threads on the old ones were just not holding up... |
02-26-2012, 05:42 AM | #99 |
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are they VP, can beat em'
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02-26-2012, 06:47 PM | #100 |
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