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JohnRobHolmes · 08-19-2008, 05:17 PM

I am using the Mamba mini, but any brushed ESC will work.

I can't find anything any better than the stock motors that isn't MUCH better than the stock motors. The 2.3mm shaft kinda limits options too.

cartronicshn · 08-20-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

I am using the Mamba mini, but any brushed ESC will work.

I can't find anything any better than the stock motors that isn't MUCH better than the stock motors. The 2.3mm shaft kinda limits options too.

I am confused, so the 454's are only slighlty better? i want to get some slower motors with more grunt on the low end.

JohnRobHolmes · 08-20-2008, 08:34 AM

The 454's are leaps and bounds above the stock motors. I just couldn't find anything in the middle. Either non-servicable stock motors or cobalts, nothing in between.

The 454's are about 2.7x faster than stock, but they can be run on low voltage and still have tons of torque.

cartronicshn · 08-20-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

The 454's are leaps and bounds above the stock motors. I just couldn't find anything in the middle. Either non-servicable stock motors or cobalts, nothing in between.

The 454's are about 2.7x faster than stock, but they can be run on low voltage and still have tons of torque.

Understood and about to order

kulangflow · 08-21-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

It didn't work as per the instructions, so I used the white wire and it worked. I was kinda stumped, and I need to call Castle about it.

Good question!

I had the exact same thing happen with mine and used the same solution. I called Castle and they were stumped as well. I'm guessing they just had an odd batch that came out.

It works great now though with the "alternative wiring".

Mic · 08-21-2008, 10:42 AM

Do you think that the 454 would work in the Losi?

JohnRobHolmes · 08-21-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mic

Do you think that the 454 would work in the Losi?

No clue, I haven't seen a losi yet. I think it may be too big for it, and I don't know what pinion size the losi is either- nobody will take the time to tell me.

countryboy4life · 08-21-2008, 03:29 PM

Looks good JRH!!!

This should be on BYT...I think!!!

JohnRobHolmes · 08-22-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bar321

why is it unpluged in to 2nd pic?????

Because they are poser shots. I had already broken the front gear by the time I got sense enough to take pics. Again, the breakage was my fault for having too much power and using it without discretion.

Well, since I was being a tool and broke a gear with some aftermarket power I decided to modify the truck a bit whilst it was taken apart. I just took the chassis off and bolted the axles up to a HBZ warthog tuber meant for an AX10. I used spare TLT kit links and emaxx ball ends for new linkages. I am waiting on parts from tower to get it driving again, parts I bought were extra gearsets, a ball bearing kit, extra dogbones, and the 11t pinions. I will be bringing it to the comp in KC for a play rig in the new form.

Once I get the electronics installed I will get some more flex from the added weight. This is more of a play rig than a comp rig, as the tuber is heavier than it needs to be for this little build. This puppy will be a wheelie machine now! But I will have to take it easy until the metal replacement parts are ready.

I really like this tuber with a short wheelbase. I will put body panels on later.

speedemall · 08-22-2008, 07:51 AM

holmes,do you have any vids of your cliff climber in action?I'd love to see one

JohnRobHolmes · 08-22-2008, 07:53 AM

Not yet, I will try and get one up soon.

axialscorpioncr · 08-22-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Good eye. It isn't off, just cocked since I outboarded one side but not the other. It isn't staying stock for long anyway. Very impressed with the handling though, with some better tires and a rear lockout it will be a very fun rig.

nice ride man

rn38 · 08-26-2008, 01:27 AM

What about the reedy 380's?? I think those are rebuildable maybe rewindable. I know when I put 1 in my 18r it actually slowed down. Il'l check tomorrow if the its truely servicable.

twisted · 08-26-2008, 07:39 PM

they never redid the parts manual. the truck actually comes with 11t pinions.

JavelinSST390 · 08-26-2008, 08:47 PM

Yeah, but they need like 8t or 9t pinions...

JRH, got a source?

JohnRobHolmes · 08-27-2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rn38

What about the reedy 380's?? I think those are rebuildable maybe rewindable. I know when I put 1 in my 18r it actually slowed down. Il'l check tomorrow if the its truely servicable.

Reedy only has 280 motors to my knowledge

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Originally Posted by JavelinSST390

Yeah, but they need like 8t or 9t pinions...

JRH, got a source?

I am working on it, I am getting tooling made so my machinist can cut them for both the Berg and CC.

jdawg53 · 08-27-2008, 06:07 AM

JRH
I ran the motors for a while yesterday. WOW! They are sick man. You weren't kidding about how fast they are, and the torque is awesome. I put them in my fully optioned kit so I will bring it along with me to the Nats next week.
I will call you later today.
J

rn38 · 08-27-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Reedy only has 280 motors to my knowledge

You may be right I have to check what it is. hehehe

You are right!!!

Just assumed that since the 18r's were 370 cans and it fits that it was the same.

cartronicshn · 08-28-2008, 08:03 AM

John, did you get the parts for your truck yet? i would like to hear any more pointers and tips on your setup.

JohnRobHolmes · 08-28-2008, 08:09 AM

Yep, got them in. I just need to hack a few tubes off the frame so I can put lower shocks on there. Will do after breakfast.

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08-19-2008, 05:17 PM	#21
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,274	I am using the Mamba mini, but any brushed ESC will work. I can't find anything any better than the stock motors that isn't MUCH better than the stock motors. The 2.3mm shaft kinda limits options too.

08-20-2008, 08:34 AM	#23
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,274	The 454's are leaps and bounds above the stock motors. I just couldn't find anything in the middle. Either non-servicable stock motors or cobalts, nothing in between. The 454's are about 2.7x faster than stock, but they can be run on low voltage and still have tons of torque.

08-21-2008, 10:42 AM	#26
Mic Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 578	Do you think that the 454 would work in the Losi?

08-21-2008, 03:29 PM	#28
countryboy4life Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lumberton Posts: 465	Looks good JRH!!! This should be on BYT...I think!!!

08-22-2008, 07:51 AM	#30
speedemall Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: frederock,maryland Posts: 117	holmes,do you have any vids of your cliff climber in action?I'd love to see one

08-22-2008, 07:53 AM	#31
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,274	Not yet, I will try and get one up soon.

08-26-2008, 01:27 AM	#33
rn38 Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hilo Posts: 430	What about the reedy 380's?? I think those are rebuildable maybe rewindable. I know when I put 1 in my 18r it actually slowed down. Il'l check tomorrow if the its truely servicable.

08-26-2008, 07:39 PM	#34
twisted I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,386	they never redid the parts manual. the truck actually comes with 11t pinions.

08-26-2008, 08:47 PM	#35
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	Yeah, but they need like 8t or 9t pinions... JRH, got a source?

08-27-2008, 06:07 AM	#37
jdawg53 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 809	JRH I ran the motors for a while yesterday. WOW! They are sick man. You weren't kidding about how fast they are, and the torque is awesome. I put them in my fully optioned kit so I will bring it along with me to the Nats next week. I will call you later today. J

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08-28-2008, 08:03 AM	#39
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 4,977	John, did you get the parts for your truck yet? i would like to hear any more pointers and tips on your setup.

08-28-2008, 08:09 AM	#40
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,274	Yep, got them in. I just need to hack a few tubes off the frame so I can put lower shocks on there. Will do after breakfast.

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