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08-09-2005, 10:14 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Malaysia - Asia
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|  Stock LEO X - lack of torque !!
Hi All , I am a newbie here , Recently got my hands on LEO-X ( VMG ) . it runs OK .. has the 12t pinion installed. But when ever i try to climb over small obstacles with the tires still having grip , it kind of feels heavy and stops :? .. no wheel spins ... Is this normal ? can i get a stronger motor or increase gear ratio any futher ?? thanks .... |
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08-09-2005, 10:59 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Redding, CA
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You can get an 8-tooth pinion, but you have to moddify the motor plate.
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08-09-2005, 11:01 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
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If I may suggest two things, number one read sean's article about VMG crawler transformation, number two I would put a gear reduction in.
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08-10-2005, 12:13 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Centennial, CO
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If you're going to crawl effectively, use a gear reduction. For the casual crawler, you could probably get away with a 300 size plane motor, or the fireball. But the plane motor is cheaper.
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08-10-2005, 01:03 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: and OR. if . . . . Gone Fishin :p :b :p
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I think you need new Batterys. The stock ESC/Recvr is not very forgiving when it comes to low batterys. Whenever my batterys run low mine behaves the same way you are describing.  |
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08-10-2005, 08:10 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Malaysia - Asia
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Thanks for all the info ... Will try some other motor combinations .. Where can i get 8T pinion , is it from some other 1/18 scale rc ? have already moved the shock mounts to the recommended positions for a little more artic.. Will be locking my diffs with hot glue today ... Will be using it mostly for some casual crawling ...  |
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08-10-2005, 09:35 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Centennial, CO
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8t pinion could probably be found for either the micro RS4 or the mini-t.
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08-21-2005, 07:16 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Malaysia - Asia
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Put a GWS 6.6:1 reduction unit in .....  now I have the throttle control that i wanted , and It can really climb on steep angles..Next phase : relocate the batteries and get a bit more articulation - need softer springs ... | |
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08-23-2005, 08:20 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Malaysia
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Hi Uthaya! I'm Sim from Malaysia. Where'd you get your Leo-X? |
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08-24-2005, 01:45 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Malaysia - Asia
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bought online from www.rcmart.com ..... RM $ 520 , inclusive of shipping .... came straight to the house .. not taxed  The GWS gear reduction is from Amcorp Mall , rc aircraft hobby shop ... Are you the same sim from rctech.net ... monster truck forum ?? | |
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08-24-2005, 07:53 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Malaysia
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yeah that's me. Will reveal my secret crawler project soon. ;)
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