Originally Posted by Brake Weight (Post 5895760)

I may try to find a pull start spring at the local small engine shop to see if I can make some new springs with.

Originally Posted by JerryIRacer (Post 5906235)

After watching this YT video I decided I want 3s in my truck. At the moment I am limited to 2s by my ESC ( Novak Spy ).

I need an advice: what to upgrade ESC to?

I have seen hobbywing 1060 mention couple of times here. 'But wait! for just a few dollars more' one can have brushless system like this:FastWin 2845 3930KV 4P Sensorless Brushless Motor & 35A Brushless ESC . What do you guys think? If not that one which one? kV number recommendation? What to look for? I dont really want it to look like that one. I want it to be able to crawl and be decently fast in 2nd gear. Thank you

Originally Posted by JerryIRacer (Post 5906235)

After watching this YT video I decided I want 3s in my truck. At the moment I am limited to 2s by my ESC ( Novak Spy ).



I need an advice: what to upgrade ESC to?



I have seen hobbywing 1060 mention couple of times here. 'But wait! for just a few dollars more' one can have brushless system like this:FastWin 2845 3930KV 4P Sensorless Brushless Motor & 35A Brushless ESC . What do you guys think? If not that one which one? kV number recommendation? What to look for? I dont really want it to look like that one. I want it to be able to crawl and be decently fast in 2nd gear. Thank you

Originally Posted by kincer (Post 5902000)

My C24 from Amazon was the updated version, my C14 from Banggood was also updated, however it came with brass pinions and plastic ring gears, somebody goofed there, i'm guessing. I ordered that from Banggood in early December so you'll probably get the newer version.

Originally Posted by Brake Weight (Post 5907008)

I tried to make new leaf springs out of a pull start recoil spring but they have zero flex in them. Basically I would be making a brick. So I scrapped the project after just two springs. Perhaps on a larger and heavier rig they would work.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...957cca8cd2.jpg

So I went back to the web to order several sets of WPL leaves and came across this. This may work for what I want.
https://m.banggood.com/WPL-116-me%3C...p-1412340.html

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6050b02038.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ab563a5267.jpg

Note the extension they’ve made for the servo arm.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...61cad7ab2f.jpg

Originally Posted by Brake Weight (Post 5907008)

I tried to make new leaf springs out of a pull start recoil spring but they have zero flex in them. Basically I would be making a brick. So I scrapped the project after just two springs. Perhaps on a larger and heavier rig they would work.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...957cca8cd2.jpg

So I went back to the web to order several sets of WPL leaves and came across this. This may work for what I want.
https://m.banggood.com/WPL-116-me%3C...p-1412340.html

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6050b02038.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ab563a5267.jpg

Note the extension they’ve made for the servo arm.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...61cad7ab2f.jpg

Originally Posted by JerryIRacer (Post 5908647)

Since there was no enthusiasm for brushless setup I have ordered 1625 ESC. I wanted 1060 but it was out of stock so I was switching items last minute and by mistake ordered wrong one... My diffs started clicking, I figured it is time for major overhaul. So far nothing fits: metal driveshafts do not fit on 2 speed transmission neither on diffs out drives. Everything is a 16th to long and a touch too thick. 2 speed with replaced servo interferes with rear suspension. Just awesome fun to deal with all of those one at the time...

Originally Posted by kincer (Post 5908649)

Which driveshafts did you get? Mine fits great with 2spd. I have the one that look like CV joints. If you have metal links you'll have to reshape them to look like the stock plastic links.

The 1625 with the 2spd works great, just be sure to solder at least one capacitor on the 370 motor or it runs glitchy, 3 capacitors is ideal. It will hold on a steep hill in low gear like a drag brake.

Originally Posted by JerryIRacer (Post 5909109)

I have it back in one piece :)

https://i.imgur.com/OiwSbInl.jpg

New rear diff internals with brass spur gear, metal driveshafts, 2 speed, 3s lipo, 1625 ESC. It took some machining and fiddling in drive line. No kidding those grub screws are serious issue as my shafts came apart several times during testing. I know I am overly excited with details as I am quite casual hobbyist.



Few problems took me by surprise - like ESC brake working in reverse and reverse seemed faster than forward. I had to switch motor wires and set throttle channel as Reversed.



Here is a photo of transmission servo clearing suspension links. Easy to imagine them interfering in out of the box layout.

https://i.imgur.com/bXjBP1ol.jpg



I am quite satisfied with speed range and overall snappiness of the setup. On hardwood floor I could almost drift. But I may look for a better 370 motor with better magnets. My magnetized screwdriver was able to pull screw of off motor casing. I think that means good 370 can have higher top speed and better low end torque over stock one.

Originally Posted by CD02 (Post 5909292)

I really want to find an 80's or 90's 4runner body that will fit on my c14, Or a Mitsu Pajero 2.8. Any ideas? I Googled "1/16 4runner" and found nothing. I am also really curious if you can fit a small brushless motor in with the 2 speed tranny.