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crazyorigin · 03-18-2011, 07:05 AM

I am thinking of upgrading to the B1R esc's, so far what I have read of your thread you seem very happy with them. My main questions on them are how long of runtimes are you putting on them before having heat issues if any? And how is the startup on them? Thanks, I am not happy with my current radio and esc setup and am looking to upgrade.

PaloAltoK5 · 03-18-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyorigin

I am thinking of upgrading to the B1R esc's, so far what I have read of your thread you seem very happy with them. My main questions on them are how long of runtimes are you putting on them before having heat issues if any? And how is the startup on them? Thanks, I am not happy with my current radio and esc setup and am looking to upgrade.

Thanks, yes I am happy with them. I have not had any heat issues, I have been running the TP 3s/45c 1350's and 850's, in practice for about 30 mins before switching and of course comps, which are 4-10 minutes per course. All of the other characteristics are the same as the FXR, startup is nice and smooth. For example, at the Midwest Challenge, with the current motor setup, Tekin 45t HW, I use about 205ma per 4 minute course, and they never heated up.

PaloAltoK5 · 03-19-2011, 10:10 PM

So I send a PM to Krawlfreak, thinking to buy some new panels for the BJ v4 and Mini.....Then this box full of goodies shows up today!!

So I had to take everything out and see just what was up!!

Yep, the new panels were in there!! Two sets even!!

But then, I noticed Christmas came early!!

Looks like I'll be re-building the XR10!! Man she is gonna be smokin' hot with this, the new skins and the new Lunsford Rock Grinder Links!!

Check back for the build up, I'll be starting it tomorrow and have a few tricks up my sleve!!

sdmf7 · 03-19-2011, 10:42 PM

That chassis look's sweet. Interested in those lunsford link's. Are they pre bent or do they come straight and you bend them.

PaloAltoK5 · 03-19-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sdmf7

That chassis look's sweet. Interested in those lunsford link's. Are they pre bent or do they come straight and you bend them.

They come straight my friend, the bending is done by you or who you ask to do it.

PaloAltoK5 · 03-20-2011, 11:25 PM

So, time to start the CF BJ v4.2 Build, first thing I had to do was remove the axles from the old Chassis.

Next I moved the electronics over to the new tray.

Then I took the 3mm die from my tap kit and carefully worked each hole by hand....that sounded dirty...lol

I am still waiting on my new links and skins, so I just wanted to mock up the chassis. I used some Traxxas CF shims to protect the chassis while I was test fitting.

Then I had to go do some stuff with my son, but I'll get back to this later...keep checking back!!

JeremyH · 03-21-2011, 09:50 AM

Looking good Art!

DickyT · 03-21-2011, 09:53 AM

Very nice Art

The CF is sexy!

crazyorigin · 03-21-2011, 09:55 AM

Thanks for the reply on the B1R's. I ordered a pair and am ordering my radio soon also, I am goonna pick up some bigger caps for them too just in case. I am looking forward to this new setup, it will not only look much better but hopefully perform much better too. I am currently running an M2 and DX3E.

PaloAltoK5 · 03-21-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyorigin

Thanks for the reply on the B1R's. I ordered a pair and am ordering my radio soon also, I am goonna pick up some bigger caps for them too just in case. I am looking forward to this new setup, it will not only look much better but hopefully perform much better too. I am currently running an M2 and DX3E.

Sounds good. Just remember, I recommend using 3s or 2s li-po's with them and keep your motors 45t or higher and they shouldn't even get warm. The bigger caps will help even more. An external BEC is a must have.

Like I said, I am running the 45t hand wound pro's on 3s and haven't had an issue.

Another thing, keep your wiring clean, make sure the caps are oriented correctly and so forth. The caps come with small insulating sleeves, I recommend putting them on when you wire it up, to prevent any unnecessary contact with the wrong connections, i.e. shorting out.

crazyorigin · 03-21-2011, 01:14 PM

I have a CC BEC already and will be running 2s sometimes but mostly 3s. My motors are Br00d 45t LE Doubles, so our setups will be very similar. If I change out my motors I will be going with a 50 or 55t but hopefully these ESC's and some tuning will take care of the punchy startup I am getting w/ the M2. I will be mounting them on the axle with one of my motor mounts I have leftover, hopefully I can only have wires passing thru my chassis, I want as little sprung weight as possible, it already works well w/ all the electronics in the chassis, I am hoping for a noticable improvement. Thanks for the great build thread and thee input, hopefully we will inspire some more people to try these little guys out.

PaloAltoK5 · 03-21-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyorigin

I have a CC BEC already and will be running 2s sometimes but mostly 3s. My motors are Br00d 45t LE Doubles, so our setups will be very similar. If I change out my motors I will be going with a 50 or 55t but hopefully these ESC's and some tuning will take care of the punchy startup I am getting w/ the M2. I will be mounting them on the axle with one of my motor mounts I have leftover, hopefully I can only have wires passing thru my chassis, I want as little sprung weight as possible, it already works well w/ all the electronics in the chassis, I am hoping for a noticable improvement. Thanks for the great build thread and thee input, hopefully we will inspire some more people to try these little guys out.

Sounds interesting, can't wait to see the setup pics! Mounting them to the rear motor or front? If the front, guessing you'll be putting the battery on the top of the axle like many other builds?

Krawler Konceptz · 03-21-2011, 01:42 PM

Those Carbon fiber Sides look a little naked

PaloAltoK5 · 03-21-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Krawler Konceptz

Those Carbon fiber Sides look a little naked

Just waiting for the Mail lady deliver my goodies!! The rig is gonna be naked till they arrive, I don't want to have to tighten and remove the screws to many times, I am lazy like that, lol!!

crazyorigin · 03-21-2011, 02:37 PM

I may have room on the front axle in front of my battery. I made a few motor rings that have a flange for mounting a flat plate, i have my battery on that, i have some smaller 3s packs on order so i can finalize my setup, the 3s packs i already had were a little too long. Once i get all these parts i can redo my upper links as needed and get rid of the allthread.

I think all the electronics will be too much to fit on the front axle, but i am going to try that first and if not, i will make a plate to put all them on and mount it on the rear, this will probably be what i end up doing, i would rather just mount all the electronics in one spot, and the rear is probably gonna be the best place for them.

PaloAltoK5 · 03-21-2011, 03:03 PM

Definitely need to see pics!!

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Originally Posted by crazyorigin

I may have room on the front axle in front of my battery. I made a few motor rings that have a flange for mounting a flat plate, i have my battery on that, i have some smaller 3s packs on order so i can finalize my setup, the 3s packs i already had were a little too long. Once i get all these parts i can redo my upper links as needed and get rid of the allthread.

I think all the electronics will be too much to fit on the front axle, but i am going to try that first and if not, i will make a plate to put all them on and mount it on the rear, this will probably be what i end up doing, i would rather just mount all the electronics in one spot, and the rear is probably gonna be the best place for them.

PaloAltoK5 · 03-22-2011, 03:13 PM

So I figured I'd post up what is in this rig for all to know:

Axial XR10
Y-Town Beetlejuice V4 Pro Carbon chassis
VP Transmission cases
VP Motor Plates
VP DH2, SLW, or Stock wheels
VP Front Upper Link Mount
Axial Knuckles, Chubs, Lockouts
Axial long throw steering arm
Team Tekin 45T HW Pro's
Dual Tekin B1R's w/Tekin TT3543 - 25V 1800uF 4S/5S Caps
Futaba 4PKS
Hitec HS-7980TH Servo
CC 10A BEC
PAK5 Werks battery tray
Axial Machined Steel Gears w/Titanium shafts
PAK5 Werks Steering link
Lunsford Ti Upper & Lower links w/ revo rod ends
Stock Servo mount & rear brace
PAK5 Werks .9 lb springs
Hot Bodies Wht Sedonas/Losi Boss Claws
Crawler Innovations Foams
ThunderPower 3S 65C Battery packs 850 & 1350
PAK5 Werks Motor Skids
Tekin 16 gauge Wire and Deans Plugs
Krawler Koncepts Custom Skins
Coming Soon - Erik D'Lux Knuckle weight system

Just waiting on a few things in the mail to finish the re-build. I want to be able to put it all back together at once!!

Stay tuned!!

Rig Rocker · 03-22-2011, 04:21 PM

Love that Carbon Fiber!

It's gonna be so light and sweet

If you're going to make some new body panels just thought I'd let you know that Jeremy has the full body panels now. He sent me a set and they're cut as perfectly as you'd expect from him

Can't wait to see some action pics when you finish!

PaloAltoK5 · 03-22-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rig Rocker

If you're going to make some new body panels just thought I'd let you know that Jeremy has the full body panels now. He sent me a set and they're cut as perfectly as you'd expect from him.

You mean these??

Rig Rocker · 03-22-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PaloAltoK5

You mean these??

Oh Hell Yeah!!!!!!!

03-22-2011, 03:13 PM	#117
PaloAltoK5 RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saving for Nationals!! Posts: 1,696	So I figured I'd post up what is in this rig for all to know: Axial XR10 Y-Town Beetlejuice V4 Pro Carbon chassis VP Transmission cases VP Motor Plates VP DH2, SLW, or Stock wheels VP Front Upper Link Mount Axial Knuckles, Chubs, Lockouts Axial long throw steering arm Team Tekin 45T HW Pro's Dual Tekin B1R's w/Tekin TT3543 - 25V 1800uF 4S/5S Caps Futaba 4PKS Hitec HS-7980TH Servo CC 10A BEC PAK5 Werks battery tray Axial Machined Steel Gears w/Titanium shafts PAK5 Werks Steering link Lunsford Ti Upper & Lower links w/ revo rod ends Stock Servo mount & rear brace PAK5 Werks .9 lb springs Hot Bodies Wht Sedonas/Losi Boss Claws Crawler Innovations Foams ThunderPower 3S 65C Battery packs 850 & 1350 PAK5 Werks Motor Skids Tekin 16 gauge Wire and Deans Plugs Krawler Koncepts Custom Skins Coming Soon - Erik D'Lux Knuckle weight system Just waiting on a few things in the mail to finish the re-build. I want to be able to put it all back together at once!! Stay tuned!!

03-18-2011, 07:05 AM	#101
crazyorigin Sometimes, I make things. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. Upton Posts: 1,043	I am thinking of upgrading to the B1R esc's, so far what I have read of your thread you seem very happy with them. My main questions on them are how long of runtimes are you putting on them before having heat issues if any? And how is the startup on them? Thanks, I am not happy with my current radio and esc setup and am looking to upgrade.

03-19-2011, 10:10 PM	#103
PaloAltoK5 RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saving for Nationals!! Posts: 1,696	So I send a PM to Krawlfreak, thinking to buy some new panels for the BJ v4 and Mini.....Then this box full of goodies shows up today!! So I had to take everything out and see just what was up!! Yep, the new panels were in there!! Two sets even!! But then, I noticed Christmas came early!! Looks like I'll be re-building the XR10!! Man she is gonna be smokin' hot with this, the new skins and the new Lunsford Rock Grinder Links!! Check back for the build up, I'll be starting it tomorrow and have a few tricks up my sleve!!

03-19-2011, 10:42 PM	#104
sdmf7 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano. Il Posts: 299	That chassis look's sweet. Interested in those lunsford link's. Are they pre bent or do they come straight and you bend them.

03-20-2011, 11:25 PM	#106
PaloAltoK5 RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saving for Nationals!! Posts: 1,696	So, time to start the CF BJ v4.2 Build, first thing I had to do was remove the axles from the old Chassis. Next I moved the electronics over to the new tray. Then I took the 3mm die from my tap kit and carefully worked each hole by hand....that sounded dirty...lol I am still waiting on my new links and skins, so I just wanted to mock up the chassis. I used some Traxxas CF shims to protect the chassis while I was test fitting. Then I had to go do some stuff with my son, but I'll get back to this later...keep checking back!!

03-21-2011, 09:50 AM	#107
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Looking good Art!

03-21-2011, 09:53 AM	#108
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	Very nice Art The CF is sexy!

03-21-2011, 09:55 AM	#109
crazyorigin Sometimes, I make things. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. Upton Posts: 1,043	Thanks for the reply on the B1R's. I ordered a pair and am ordering my radio soon also, I am goonna pick up some bigger caps for them too just in case. I am looking forward to this new setup, it will not only look much better but hopefully perform much better too. I am currently running an M2 and DX3E.

03-21-2011, 01:14 PM	#111
crazyorigin Sometimes, I make things. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. Upton Posts: 1,043	I have a CC BEC already and will be running 2s sometimes but mostly 3s. My motors are Br00d 45t LE Doubles, so our setups will be very similar. If I change out my motors I will be going with a 50 or 55t but hopefully these ESC's and some tuning will take care of the punchy startup I am getting w/ the M2. I will be mounting them on the axle with one of my motor mounts I have leftover, hopefully I can only have wires passing thru my chassis, I want as little sprung weight as possible, it already works well w/ all the electronics in the chassis, I am hoping for a noticable improvement. Thanks for the great build thread and thee input, hopefully we will inspire some more people to try these little guys out.

03-21-2011, 01:42 PM	#113
Krawler Konceptz I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Eastcoast CANADA Posts: 4,395	Those Carbon fiber Sides look a little naked

03-21-2011, 02:37 PM	#115
crazyorigin Sometimes, I make things. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. Upton Posts: 1,043	I may have room on the front axle in front of my battery. I made a few motor rings that have a flange for mounting a flat plate, i have my battery on that, i have some smaller 3s packs on order so i can finalize my setup, the 3s packs i already had were a little too long. Once i get all these parts i can redo my upper links as needed and get rid of the allthread. I think all the electronics will be too much to fit on the front axle, but i am going to try that first and if not, i will make a plate to put all them on and mount it on the rear, this will probably be what i end up doing, i would rather just mount all the electronics in one spot, and the rear is probably gonna be the best place for them.

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03-22-2011, 04:21 PM	#118
Rig Rocker I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,213	Love that Carbon Fiber! It's gonna be so light and sweet If you're going to make some new body panels just thought I'd let you know that Jeremy has the full body panels now. He sent me a set and they're cut as perfectly as you'd expect from him Can't wait to see some action pics when you finish!

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