Wednesday, August 14, 2013

First run on a track



Well went to the track yesterday for some practice, sadly I forgot to take pictures with the RC10B4.2RS and it went like I figured I had the wrong tires . I did do something I didn't  expect and that was to fry my esc I swapped the positive and negative bullets for my battery and instantly had smoke rolling out of the ESC but surprisingly it still worked just fine that is till I plugged my programing card in . After that it no longer functioned.So dont do that. I figure next time should go a bit better since I picked up a few more pairs of rims to mount up some new tires options . Now I just have to decide which esc I need to replace the one I ruined.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Well Traxxas brought out a new model that no one predicted TELLURIDE 4X4 (#67044)




Well I think no one saw this coming a especially me a new Skill level 1 Vehicle for the Traxxas line up . 
Now Several people have said that that they think the SSP: of $299 is is too high but given that the street price will be a bit lower I think its about right . Basicly this is a brushed Stampede 4X4 with Slash tires and a lot of cost saving corner cutting . Now to be Honest I like it its a bit different and I think it fit in the line up just right . I think this guy will be be selling like hotcakes to first timers who wants a 4X4.
TELLURIDE 4X4 (#67044) SPECS
Length:16.73" (425mm)
Front Track:11.06" (281mm)
Rear Track:11.06" (281mm)
Weight:83.42oz (2.37 kg)
Height (overall):9.06" (230mm)
Wheelbase:10.75" (273mm)
Front Shock Length:Long
Rear Shock Length:XXLong
Front Tires (pre-glued):Kumho replica 2.2"
Rear Tires (pre-glued):Kumho replica 2.2"
Front Wheels:2.2" satin chrome, black beadlock-style
Rear Wheels:2.2" satin chrome, black beadlock-style
Speed Control Type:XL-5™ Electronic Speed Control
Motor (electric):Titan® 12T 550 (12-turn)
Steering Servo:#2056 High Torque Waterproof
Transmitter:TQ 2.4GHz Radio
Receiver:#6519 3-Channel Micro
Drive Ratio (overall):19.69 (stock, out-of-box)
Differential Type:Hardened Steel Bevel, Sealed, Limited Slip
Gear Pitch:48-Pitch
Transmission:Shaft-Driven, Direct Drive 4WD
Steering:Dual-Bellcrank with Integrated Servo Saver
Chassis Type:Modified Tub
Chassis Material:Composite Nylon
Radio System:TQ 2.4GHz 2-channel
Body:ProGraphix, Traxxas Telluride 4X4
Top-Speed:30+mph*
Skill Level:1
Battery Tray Dimensions:142mm x 48.5mm x 23mm, 25mm
Included Batteries:Traxxas Power Cell
Battery (NiMH, 7-C Stick)
Required Batteries:4 "AA" (transmitter)

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Cheap speed or effiecancy Hobbyking Style

So you have a car that you want go as fast as possible run a long time on a charge with as little coin as you can . Well the first thing you need is voltage so a 4s pack is a good place to start. Then you need a motor that can handle 14.8 volts of raw power so something in the 3000kv range sounds good . Then you need a esc that can handle 4s voltage and a good deal of amperage. pretty standard recipe.How about all that for $76.00 + shipping now theres somthing special . Now the motor I have listed is not available i the USA warehouse yet but I'm sure it will be eventually and the battery I have listed is normally out of stock "didn't say this would be easy just cheap".

Turnigy 5000mAh 4S1P 14.8v 20C hardcase pack (USA Warehouse)$24.19

HobbyKing Brushless Car ESC 60A w/ Reverse$27.99



So how fast will this make your car I can't say for sure but according it should be fast and run for ever on a charge.