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rcdarace · 05-28-2010, 10:05 PM

wheel weight was going to be my next ? Fronts? rears?

stubs179 · 05-28-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rcdarace

wheel weight was going to be my next ? Fronts? rears?

It was a couple posts back.

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Originally Posted by mascman

Total weight for fronts is 11.9oz and rears are 8.1, which actually makes my rig lighter by 2.2oz. It must be a step in the right direction because a test crawl allowed me to get up and over things that had to be "finessed" before. I have a little better control now that I can keep the speed down.

mascman · 05-29-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stubs179

How is the RC4WD dig woring for you? I haven't really heard good things about it but then again i don't personaly know anyone with one. And what is the overall weight of your rig? I just went MOA and my truck is the same weight as before but now there is a lot more weight on the axles and less in the chassis. I am thinking i can lose so weight since i dont have to compsate for the extra weight in the chassis.

I can run 2 Lipos, back to back for 1 hour run time with no issues. The dig feels warm, but not hot. It is working well for me.

After my wheel change I am at 5.46lbs with the Lipo installed.

rcdarace · 06-01-2010, 09:56 PM

Sorry, missed the wheel weights that is total for both front and both rear. Did you test for axle steer yet? I'm collecting all I need to finish my two MOA's before I start building. I have a comp to get ready for this weekend w/my son, have a look at the AZ Summer Shootout on 4th 5th & 6th of June. Team Losi will be there it should be a great opportunity to learn from the best of the local talent and the top pros.

mascman · 06-02-2010, 06:36 AM

Each front wheel and tire = 11.9oz
Each rear wheel and tire = 8.1oz
*This actually makes my rig 4.44oz lees than before...forgot to double the weight savings!

There is some axle steer, but I don't notice it when crawling...only noticed when I tested for it while on the bench. I'm not even sure how it would affect you when crawling...with the front and rear digs and articulation, seems like it wouldn't be a factor?

I don't know if a stock one would have any or not.

shelljeep · 06-05-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rcdarace

I was not happy with the wheel speed of two HH 14t cobalt pullers on 2s. Holmes Hobbies does not recommend 3s on those particular motors as overheating will occur.

You can throw more voltage at the 14T's, it's the lower turn pullers that don't like it. I'll be starting with 4s on my BJV3 LCC BLC MOA with the 14T pullers. From his site:
7t- 2 to 3s (3s may result in overheating). 45a continous 11.1v use, 35a continuous 7.4v use
10t- 2 to 3s.* 40 amps continuous 11.1v use, 30 amps continuous for 7.4v.
14t- 3 to 6s.* 35a continuous 22.2v use, 25a continuous 3s use.
HTH

Mascman, nice job. Was good to see this thread, it's nearly identical to my parts pile. Looks great. Any issues with clod stall?

mascman · 06-05-2010, 06:12 PM

Thanks shelljeep.

I haven't really ran it a lot, but the stall doesn't seem bad.

I just went to 13 / 12 gearing to see if it will run a tad cooler.

stubs179 · 06-05-2010, 06:16 PM

I run my 500 cobalt pullers on 3s with no problems and plenty of wheel speed. I am loving the motors!

rcdarace · 06-10-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shelljeep

You can throw more voltage at the 14T's, it's the lower turn pullers that don't like it. I'll be starting with 4s on my BJV3 LCC BLC MOA with the 14T pullers. From his site:
7t- 2 to 3s (3s may result in overheating). 45a continous 11.1v use, 35a continuous 7.4v use
10t- 2 to 3s.* 40 amps continuous 11.1v use, 30 amps continuous for 7.4v.
14t- 3 to 6s.* 35a continuous 22.2v use, 25a continuous 3s use.
HTH

Mascman, nice job. Was good to see this thread, it's nearly identical to my parts pile. Looks great. Any issues with clod stall?

My 14t cobalts are 400 size 2s only for them, I'm going to sell both, thanks though. I just got my 27t axials and my BLC regear arrived today. Got to wait now for my son to get back from his vacation we are going to build these two together everything is setting on my bench. I may try bending up the links now and have them ready to bolt in.

mascman · 08-03-2010, 04:07 PM

Just some updated pics.

I really never decided on a paint or graphics scheme for this, so I just grabbed an old E-maxx body and started cutting. It was free and flashy, so why not?!

shelljeep · 08-06-2010, 02:07 AM

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Looks good mang!
Did you file the top of your housings flat for the MOA brackets?
Started working on mine tonight, looks like they would fit better if you get rid of the hump on top and shorten the 3rd bolt bung.

mascman · 08-06-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shelljeep

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Looks good mang!
Did you file the top of your housings flat for the MOA brackets?
Started working on mine tonight, looks like they would fit better if you get rid of the hump on top and shorten the 3rd bolt bung.

Thanks.

Yes, I hit them with the flat side of cut-off wheel...takes care of it in a hurry!

Good luck on the build!

shelljeep · 08-20-2010, 06:52 PM

Did you get a final weight RTR?

hpicrawlerking · 10-19-2010, 11:20 PM

hello
just want to know if the where i can order this chassis and beetlejuice v3?
thanks

shelljeep · 10-20-2010, 12:50 AM

Here's a link to the sales thread in the vendor's market sub-forum, Chassis and Suspension:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221702

You will not be disappointed, this chassis flat out works.

Garry · 10-30-2010, 02:48 PM

I am wondering if you tried to use the stock LCC Trany in the Beetlejuice V3 lowboy chassis. I want to get the chassis but did not want to go MOA. Thanks for the help

mhann · 10-30-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Garry

I am wondering if you tried to use the stock LCC Trany in the Beetlejuice V3 lowboy chassis. I want to get the chassis but did not want to go MOA. Thanks for the help

BJV3 is only 1.5" wide at skid, losi LCC trany is 1.75 wide without motor.

Garry · 10-31-2010, 01:53 PM

Do you think the chassis could be shimmed out enough to make it work with out loosing the advantage of its small size? If not, what other chassis would you suggest.

mhann · 11-01-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Garry

Do you think the chassis could be shimmed out enough to make it work with out loosing the advantage of its small size? If not, what other chassis would you suggest.

You could make it a bit wider by makeing a new skid and chassie cross brace's,
as far as a diff chassie I cant think of any at the moment.

06-01-2010, 09:56 PM	#24
rcdarace Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale Posts: 36	axle steer Sorry, missed the wheel weights that is total for both front and both rear. Did you test for axle steer yet? I'm collecting all I need to finish my two MOA's before I start building. I have a comp to get ready for this weekend w/my son, have a look at the AZ Summer Shootout on 4th 5th & 6th of June. Team Losi will be there it should be a great opportunity to learn from the best of the local talent and the top pros. Last edited by rcdarace; 06-01-2010 at 10:01 PM. Reason: mistake

06-02-2010, 06:36 AM	#25
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	Each front wheel and tire = 11.9oz Each rear wheel and tire = 8.1oz *This actually makes my rig 4.44oz lees than before...forgot to double the weight savings! There is some axle steer, but I don't notice it when crawling...only noticed when I tested for it while on the bench. I'm not even sure how it would affect you when crawling...with the front and rear digs and articulation, seems like it wouldn't be a factor? I don't know if a stock one would have any or not. Last edited by mascman; 06-02-2010 at 06:40 AM.

05-28-2010, 10:05 PM	#21
rcdarace Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale Posts: 36	wheel weight was going to be my next ? Fronts? rears?

06-05-2010, 06:12 PM	#27
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	Thanks shelljeep. I haven't really ran it a lot, but the stall doesn't seem bad. I just went to 13 / 12 gearing to see if it will run a tad cooler.

06-05-2010, 06:16 PM	#28
stubs179 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Reno, Nv Posts: 1,964	I run my 500 cobalt pullers on 3s with no problems and plenty of wheel speed. I am loving the motors!

08-03-2010, 04:07 PM	#30
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	Just some updated pics. I really never decided on a paint or graphics scheme for this, so I just grabbed an old E-maxx body and started cutting. It was free and flashy, so why not?!

08-06-2010, 02:07 AM	#31
shelljeep RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,077	Reduce, reuse, recycle. Looks good mang! Did you file the top of your housings flat for the MOA brackets? Started working on mine tonight, looks like they would fit better if you get rid of the hump on top and shorten the 3rd bolt bung.

08-20-2010, 06:52 PM	#33
shelljeep RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,077	Did you get a final weight RTR?

10-19-2010, 11:20 PM	#34
hpicrawlerking Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 61	hello just want to know if the where i can order this chassis and beetlejuice v3? thanks

10-20-2010, 12:50 AM	#35
shelljeep RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,077	Here's a link to the sales thread in the vendor's market sub-forum, Chassis and Suspension: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221702 You will not be disappointed, this chassis flat out works.

10-30-2010, 02:48 PM	#36
Garry Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 166	I am wondering if you tried to use the stock LCC Trany in the Beetlejuice V3 lowboy chassis. I want to get the chassis but did not want to go MOA. Thanks for the help

10-31-2010, 01:53 PM	#38
Garry Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 166	Do you think the chassis could be shimmed out enough to make it work with out loosing the advantage of its small size? If not, what other chassis would you suggest.

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