Darn kyosho

[vipxj]

The guys came around for a play in the backyard yesterday,so i thought i better get the rockforce going.
Its just stock out of the box,tamiya standard 27t motor , novak rooster ESC , stock gearing,stock tires and wheels bar fitting some beadlocks to the outside,and some weight in the front wheels,how much ???? didnt have scales so dont know.

This thing is great,infact id say its awsome, with some tuning and decent tires and dig ,it,ll be a force to be recond with.

KYOSHO , ,well done i love this thing!!!

[dkingston]

Cool! keep us posted as to the changes you make and how it does.


- David

[vipxj]

Hows it. A little update,

I fitted a 82 spur and 24t pinion ,axle disconnect, and an integry 55t motor,heaps better ,doesnt get hot. The batterys last longer,about double the run time over the 27t and stock gears.
Still waiting for highspeed worms and another spur and pinion!:-(

But the best improvement is the LOSI CLAWS,even there on standard wheels with the outer beads cutoff and some beadlocks glued on,and are TOO wide ,it is 100% better. I love this thing!!!!!.

Cheers Kyosho.

[JOOTZ]

yes sir, the rockforce is good.

[vipxj]

oh yeah ,and a chopping baord skid !.Dont know how long it will last,after slotting it around the bottem motor plate cross beam/mount.

[JOOTZ]

Originally Posted by vipxj

oh yeah ,and a chopping baord skid !.Dont know how long it will last,after slotting it around the bottem motor plate cross beam/mount.

i slapped on MHVW or sumthin, its a nonstick plastic film used industrial i found off the website. skid doesnt stick but the front edges do/LOL.

[vipxj]

Allright,i dont want to go brushless,or 3s lipo,costs way to much down here in nz $300 nz 4 a mamba !!!.

So what do you guys recon for a motor?,I dont want tire smoking speed,just a bit of speed and decent run time.

Hopefully ill get my HS gears one day and 25t pinion and other spurs.

I got a 55t and 24t pinion and an 84 spur at the moment,its a bit slow (DUH) and will occationally stall out!

Would a say 23t motor be better,more RPMs to overcome the wormdrive?

Oh yeah just useing 7 cell nimh(yeah i know old tech)

Cheers.

[BILLYGOAT]

Originally Posted by vipxj

Allright,i dont want to go brushless,or 3s lipo,costs way to much down here in nz $300 nz 4 a mamba !!!.

So what do you guys recon for a motor?,I dont want tire smoking speed,just a bit of speed and decent run time.

Hopefully ill get my HS gears one day and 25t pinion and other spurs.

I got a 55t and 24t pinion and an 84 spur at the moment,its a bit slow (DUH) and will occationally stall out!

Would a say 23t motor be better,more RPMs to overcome the wormdrive?

Oh yeah just useing 7 cell nimh(yeah i know old tech)

Cheers.

i had no luck with low wound motors, i tried a 19t 27t, 5tcobalt puller, 35t 55t, 4600kv brushless and i found that you need the high speed gears. i am currently running a 35t with a stock pinion and 78t spur. but for nimh, i would recommend 8cell 2/3a nimh. . i have had motor stall issues and believe gearing will help. do you have dewalt millwakee drillpacks in NZ? the a123's are another option for you. i run 3 cell a123 in my super 4 cell in my 2.2 an 2 cell in my mini and they do great. what esc are you using? i have a ton of motors and stuff and could try to work out a combo for you but in the end buy the hsg and your 55t will be great.

[JOOTZ]

high speed gears will open up more options for you, highly recommended you grab them.

[vipxj]

Cheers guys,

Ive ordered high speed gears through local kyosho agent but still waiting!

So a 55t and the right gearing will work,cool . Ive got a 45t aswell so can try that as well. We have both dewalt and milwalkeedown here so thats a possibity ,volt up.

I got a rooster so will have to use a different ESC ,cool another thing to find? ,neah its all good.

So the answer is to volt up and gearing!

CHEERS

[BILLYGOAT]

Originally Posted by vipxj

Cheers guys,

Ive ordered high speed gears through local kyosho agent but still waiting!

So a 55t and the right gearing will work,cool . Ive got a 45t aswell so can try that as well. We have both dewalt and milwalkeedown here so thats a possibity ,volt up.

I got a rooster so will have to use a different ESC ,cool another thing to find? ,neah its all good.

So the answer is to volt up and gearing!

CHEERS

the a123 are way more stable than the lipo's. you dont need a voltage cutoff and 3s gives you 9.9v check to see what voltage the rooster is rated for . serch the internet for how to's on taking the cells out of the pack, charging... ect.... let me know if i can help

[vipxj]

Hows it,
The rooster CE is only rated at 7 cell/2s lipo ,then again i have run one on 8 cell AA and it went ok, i got a spare plain rooster so could try volting it up,and see how long it will last(cool magic smoke).
So either way im going to need a new speedy.But ill certenly check out the a123 drill packs , kool.

cheers again.

[JOOTZ]

Originally Posted by vipxj

Hows it,
The rooster CE is only rated at 7 cell/2s lipo ,then again i have run one on 8 cell AA and it went ok, i got a spare plain rooster so could try volting it up,and see how long it will last(cool magic smoke).
So either way im going to need a new speedy.But ill certenly check out the a123 drill packs , kool.

cheers again.

use what you got in the toolbox before you go clicking the buy button. if what you got works it saves you money and gives you playtime on the rig

[vipxj]

I was going to wait till i got the HS gears and go from there.Im quite happy with 7cell nimh becides the weight issue.I got a 2.2 clod and that goes great on 7cell,plus i got 4 crawlers all up with roosters crawlers.

I think its super low gearing of the worm gears, you over gear especieally the pinion,puting to much load on the motors(dont quote me ,im only a plumber LOL)cuasing stall.

Bikkygoat,i checked up on making a123 packs out of drill packs , not bad ,you can quite a few rc battery packs,sweeet.

So im patiently waiting for the gears,thanks again guys

[dezmoon]

yeah im runnin with a novak as well,,only use 7.4v 2 cell lipos,,,plenty of power...gearing is where this rig is at,,sweet spots ,,once you find em,,you cant stop poking them,,,

[JOOTZ]

^^^ very true and it helps to have a couple spurs and pinions laying around to tweak gearing with. after i tuned out cog the rig just run like never before, makes me feel i dont need dig- i know i do but am very interested with the novelty of 4WS with this VVV

http://clodmodracing.com/products/in...t=Dual%20Steer

[vipxj]

Finally got my HS gears,its a different beast now,its got torque.Put a 55tin it with the18t pinion and 86 spur gear and i get some decent run time out of the battery.
I like it again now,just no not to order stuff off the nz kyosho impoter.

[vipxj]

Sorry JOOTS,me and computers and pics dont mix ,so i deleted it.Ill try again tonite.

[JOOTZ]

Originally Posted by vipxj

Sorry JOOTS,me and computers and pics dont mix ,so i deleted it.Ill try again tonite.

do you have photobucket ? its way easier. after you have poaded the pics on your PB account just copy and paste to the forum.









where is everyone here its quite.

[vipxj]

Bit small ,but i do have a problem.taken with a mobile by a member who probely wont want his name mentioned! Its in my backyard.