project: berg eater!

[goobs]

i got mine finished friday but had some probs. with trying to put the balls in the rod ends, with the phillips screws, and the stupid three link. other than that i love it.

also on a weird note i flipped the chassis 180* and the only thing i needed to make it work was the small steering link from an axial to space the panhard bar properly from the chassis.

i know this thread is worthless w/o pics but ill get em tomorrow.

more to come!

[Harley]

Why flip the chassis?

[goobs]

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Why flip the chassis?

because i like my front shocks laid back a little, and the back close to straight. after driving about 10 min i changed back and figured id give the stock form a chance.

[crunky]

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Why flip the chassis?

so it climb those upside down climbs.....
duh.

[goobs]

no pics till i get it running.
it ran for 10 sec literaly and the motor burnt up.

[StIcK kInG]

Originally Posted by goobs

no pics till i get it running.
it ran for 10 sec literaly and the motor burnt up.

Do u know what caused the fried motor? I was curious about these n still have yet to actually check one out in person. I cant wait to get a chance to test run one in the future. I know as with any crawler on the market, there can be improvements. Just wondering, are U fella'z pleased over all with your Rock Force?

[hitman46mod]

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Why flip the chassis?

Hellooo It's a burg eater.

[StIcK kInG]

Originally Posted by hitman46mod

Hellooo It's a burg eater.

Yea, I was ignoring that statement

[goobs]

Originally Posted by StIcK kInG

Do u know what caused the fried motor? I was curious about these n still have yet to actually check one out in person. I cant wait to get a chance to test run one in the future. I know as with any crawler on the market, there can be improvements. Just wondering, are U fella'z pleased over all with your Rock Force?

im guessing there are two reasons one its was kinda old, but i just cleaned it and and turned the comm, second in order for it to go any where it was full throttle the whole time.

also my dad and i are working on new 4-link mnts for the front and rear, and so is one of my buddies. so when i get that done im gonna try to put them on my slingshot.

[dezfan]

I've heard of a few guys smoking their motor when they layed into the throttle.

Excessive gear reduction, IMO.

[littleskull99]

So how many bergs did you say you have eaten?

[StIcK kInG]

[quote=goobs;1446785]im guessing there are two reasons one its was kinda old, but i just cleaned it and and turned the comm, second in order for it to go any where it was full throttle the whole time.

also my dad and i are working on new 4-link mnts for the front and rear, and so is one of my buddies. so when i get that done im gonna try to put them on my slingshot.[/quote]

That is a nice chassis to run with Let us know how it works out for U. Oh yea, almost forgot... pics too please! maybe a video? Happy Turkey Day!

[JohnRobHolmes]

With so much reduction, there isn't any load on the motor with just chugging along on the flats. Permanent magnet motors are very inefficient with no load, thus they burn up from heat.

[StIcK kInG]

Originally Posted by littleskull99

So how many bergs did you say you have eaten?

I know, I know....That is a bold statement. Maybe he's just hungry? LOL After all... it is Thanksgiving I am sure he was just playin':-P

Keep us posted Pimpin'

[StIcK kInG]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

With so much reduction, there isn't any load on the motor with just chugging along on the flats. Permanent magnet motors are very inefficient with no load, thus they burn up from heat.

U get ur hands on one of these yet John? If so, what motor U runnin' or suggest he run? I run an OCM myself but am just curious...

[JohnRobHolmes]

I will wait until axles are available. I would run a 35t with a 2:1 tranny and 4s lipo probably. Could even hook the 35t straight to the axles on 3s I bet.

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

I will wait until axles are available. I would run a 35t with a 2:1 tranny and 4s lipo probably. Could even hook the 35t straight to the axles on 3s I bet.

Yeah, I think that would be a sweet MOA set up!

[goobs]

[quote=StIcK kInG;1446819]

Originally Posted by goobs

im guessing there are two reasons one its was kinda old, but i just cleaned it and and turned the comm, second in order for it to go any where it was full throttle the whole time.

also my dad and i are working on new 4-link mnts for the front and rear, and so is one of my buddies. so when i get that done im gonna try to put them on my slingshot.[/quote]

That is a nice chassis to run with Let us know how it works out for U. Oh yea, almost forgot... pics too please! maybe a video? Happy Turkey Day!

of course - but until i have enough cash to buy a new motor, and etc to get it setup right look at everybody elses pics.

Originally Posted by dezfan

Yeah, I think that would be a sweet MOA set up!

i was tinking about that myself, or my friend and i were talking last night about finding a motor w/ a through shaft and just running driveshafts right off the motor to the axles.

[goobs]

i've been doing some lurking and came up with this.
im gonna order one more link so i can finish the front. then ill put all my electronics in it.
i have to thank my best friend daniel "danielk" for the 4-link mnt on the front. and for 2 screws.
once i get my link ill try it like this and see if i needa lay the motor back down, if not then ill make a new motor mnt. and skid. and my belly clearance as it sits is 3" and my w.b. is 12-3/8"

[666]

Looks like Berg food.