RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: ovidiugm I heard about the boiling method when you put the wheel in boiling water for 10 minutes, but what's the oven method? Won't the plastic rim melt at that heat level? [/quote] I've only tried the oven method and it works great, preheat the oven to 300 put your tire on a cookie sheet and throw it in for 5 to 10 min keep and eye on it. The rubber pops right off and no the wheels don't melt, at least mine never have.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:17 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266201

RE: Looking for an 80A brushless system, HELP!
The reason your having a hard time finding that Esc is because they stopped manufacturing that specific model. Hobbywing is replacing the Ezrun 80 and 150amp Esc's with there new Xerun 80 and 150amp models. Kershaw Designs will be selling them once he gets his hands on them, its a new design and they look pretty sweet. I have been wanting to buy the 150amp esc but got sick of waiting and bought a Mamba Monster instead.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:04 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266167

RE: New Track -
Wow this is great, about time we get a decent facility around west Michigan, I will be checking out this real soon, prob this weekend!
Posted on: 11/3/2009 6:15 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9224470

RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: TrackAttack Also need shock towers, rear arms, Body posts for conversion [/quote] I thought the shock towers and rear arms are the same as the firestorm? body posts for sure though.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 6:38 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9223390

RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Hey just wondering if any of you guys are thinking about converting your Storms to the new Blitz. I've been thinking about it for something new. Its a pretty quick conversion I think, all I would need is the extended chassis bumpers and body mounts and a new shell I think. If any of you guys have done this let me know what else is needed.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 8:51 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9213591

RE: ezrun brushless
[quote]ORIGINAL: wasting money What should these settings be? I just installed a 150 amp in my e-savage and don't want to risk ''breaking'' it. [/quote] Leave the punch and timing settings alone, and also set the lipo cell count manually because the esc does not see 3s.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 7:21 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9211698

RE: ezrun brushless
[quote]ORIGINAL: bhcvc To clear things up about the BEC: The 1/10 scale and smaller ESCs use Linear BECs (not switching). Only the 1/8 ESCs have switching BECs. jrock - what were your timing and punch settings on the ESC? Also, did you use the ''auto-detect'' feature for number of cells for the LVC or did you set it yourself? These are known sensitive issues with the EZRun 1/8 ESCs. [/quote] All settings were default and I had the cells count set manually to 5s, so I don't what happend. I also heard through the grapevine that Hobbywing is recalling all the Ezrun 80 and 150a Esc's and replacing them with the new Xerun version, again not 100% sure about this information.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 7:15 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9211687

RE: ezrun brushless
Well not to burst every bodies bubble but my 150 amp esc just burnt up on me. I had it in a savage xl brushless conversion with a revolver 9xl and running 5s 5000 mah Turnigy lipos with a 14 tooth pinion and 47 tooth spur. It lasted about a month and I don't know what happend. Everything ran cool especially the esc. I was out runnin it and everything was fine, the LVC went off so I put a fresh set of batts in and even before I hit the switch to turn it on sparks came out from the capacitors side and it was dead. No fans no lights no nothing, I'm pretty bummed. There is also a new version of the 80 and 150 amp Hobbywing Esc's coming out and I don't know if I should wait and pick one of them up, or just get an MMM.
Posted on: 10/28/2009 6:46 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9210321

RE: New Xerun 150a esc
Ahh just an FYI the 80 and 150amp Ezrun ESc's are sensored, they run sensored and sensorless motors. These ESC's are new, I'm just wondering when they are going to be available.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 8:37 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9201630

New Xerun 150a esc
Just came across this new Hobbywing Esc, I have no idea when it's going to be available and I think they're going to be replacing the versions that are out right now, and all the specs look the same as the current Ezrun 150a and 80a models.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 9:16 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9200288

RE: Which Kershaw Design Mount?
[quote]ORIGINAL: naynay12 Ok when i was about to buy the mount i realised I will needto choose the 550 mount or the 700 .I will need the x/xl 550 mount for a mamba 2200kv tork with x ss plates right? [/quote] I don't think it matters, I put the 700 X/XL mount in my XL with the revolver 9xl and it's been working just fine
Posted on: 10/17/2009 8:37 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9180019

RE: Which Kershaw Design Mount?
You need the X/XL mount.
Posted on: 10/16/2009 8:09 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9178999

RE: Savage XL to Flux Conversion?
Try out the search feature, a few of us have done conversions, here is mine if it helps you, everything is still the same as when I originally posted the conversion and its still going strong, just blew through a couple diffs. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8987599/anchors_8987599/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8987599
Posted on: 10/10/2009 5:54 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9162198

RE: help!
[quote]ORIGINAL: rebuilder Is this the one you're looking at? If so i somehow dont believe that is a true 540 motor............scroll down.......look at the side pic of the motor, with those big fins taking up 2-3mm on each side that would make it about a 28mm dia. can.......which would make it a 380........i dont know, i have shyed away from this motor for this reason and went with Sidewinder/4600kv combos. They are only about 30-40 bucks more and they are high quality, with great performance. http://cgi.ebay.com/Ezrun-9T-brushless-Motor-system-60A-SL-v2-ESC-RC-CAR_W0QQitemZ200392587468QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea85438cc [/quote] The .5 turn motors in the Ezrun series are true 540 sized motors, like the 5.5,8.5,13.5 turn ect. The 9 turn is a 380 size motor.
Posted on: 10/10/2009 7:53 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9161248

RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 I need a stand alone balancer for my lipo,Any suggestions? [/quote] Can't go wrong with the Astro Flight Blinky, picked one up for myself and its been working great.
Posted on: 10/4/2009 6:26 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9146358

RE: Blinkey LiPo Balancer
I've been using the blinky for about a month now and it works great. I use it while charging and it usually is done balancing when the charge is finished.
Posted on: 9/18/2009 8:01 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9106438

RE: clutch help
Get the XL shoes off e bay, they are aluminum, last a long time and have good performance, and you can find them for a decent price. My 2 cents
Posted on: 9/17/2009 8:10 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9104078

RE: brushless problems HELP!!!
I actually had the same problem and tried the same thing you did and it was the ESC that has gone bad, I got it wet and smoked for a second so I took it out and dried it out, it seems to be working fine now but when I put some pressure on the motor it just hums. I tried the motor on another ESC and it works fine so it might be your ESC that's the prob.
Posted on: 9/15/2009 7:20 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9096986

RE: Astroflight Blinky??
Thanks, Yeah I just went ahead and ordered it and took a chance, And it is a direct fit with the JST-XH balancing tabs.
Posted on: 9/8/2009 8:04 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9079870

RE: Turnigy Lipos from hobbycity
I also have a couple Turnigy batts, 3s 5000mah 20c and they are great, run them in my firestorm and my converted savage XL. I had to cut a bit of my firestorm tray out for them to fit but not a big deal, not quite sure about the slash, and yes the Astro Flight Blinky will work, that's what I use.
Posted on: 9/7/2009 7:24 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9076974

RE: X 2 XL conversion
Yes you can use the X plate, the XL plate is a little thicker though, and don't forget the center rear drive shaft.
Posted on: 9/3/2009 7:44 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9066443

Astroflight Blinky??
Hi, I was thinking about getting the Astroflight Blinky balancer and was just wondering if it is compatible with the JST-XH balancing tabs. I have a couple Turnigy and Zippy batteries and they both have the jst-xh tabs. So if anybody can confirm this for me before I make the purchase I would appreciate it.
Posted on: 8/29/2009 11:07 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9054116

RE: My Brushless XL
[quote]ORIGINAL: rclugnut10 ncie vid that looks like a pretty good setup so far the lug [/quote] Thanks, yeah it's turning out very well, I thought for sure that my home made JB weld job on the tranny would be the first thing to fail but it's actually holding up very good to the abuse. Took the Big Joes and Axial wheels off and put a set of X SS tires and wheels on, and the thing really moves now!!
Posted on: 8/19/2009 7:50 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9029239

RE: My Brushless XL
Thought I'd add a little vid of my conversion, enjoy [:D] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuxRhWSwVtc
Posted on: 8/18/2009 7:13 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9025024

RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Yeah I also checked the pinion and it was nice and snug, hadn't moved at all, the motor shaft has a flat spot ground down on it and there were no signs of slipping.
Posted on: 8/16/2009 9:16 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9021393

RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Yeah it's blast, but its not putting all the power to the ground. For some reason when I go WOT form a stand still or at about 10 to 15mph it seems as though the motor just spins freely untill I let off a bit on the throttle and then it moves. I thought at first it was the slipper so I cranked it down all the way but that didn't solve the problem. It seems like the motor can't handle the initial hard start, only happens with the 3s lipo 2s is just fine.
Posted on: 8/16/2009 8:43 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9021295

RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Just thought I'd share a vid of my storm, running an Ezrun 60amp 8.5 turn 4000kv combo with a 3s 5000mah 20c Turnigy lipo. After this vid I tossed in my garmin gps and got a top speed of 49.8mph with stock gearing. The truck had been running for 10min before I even made the video and my temps were 155 for the motor,135 ESC and that's without a fan cause I burned it up, and the lipo was at a cool 98. Can't complain with a $100 brushless system...[:D] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbOijqAKHGw
Posted on: 8/16/2009 4:01 PM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9020668

RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
I'm running 3s in my storm with stock gearing and an Ezrun 60amp 8.5 turn 4000kv combo and it's doing just fine. Don't get me wrong I do keep a close eye on temps, but I have not approched 200 yet. And I also don't do constant speed runs, just the normal bashing, on and off grass dirt.
Posted on: 8/15/2009 7:45 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9017877

RE: charger/balancer
I bought this charger about three months ago and I'm charging 2 and 3s lipos and NiMh cells with no problems what so ever, for $55 bucks you can't go wrong.
Posted on: 8/11/2009 7:11 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9007057

RE: PICS OF YOUR SAVAGES !!
[quote]ORIGINAL: dhyde79 [quote]ORIGINAL: jrock0012 Something like this, except i'm running the the tranny locked in first. [/quote] kinda, except that kershaw direct drive with the motor mounted forward will do away with the radio box, and it'll have just a servo mount on the side of the TVP to handle the steering.... and if I can get the ESC, motor, and lipo all under the top
Posted on: 8/9/2009 9:43 AM by Author "jrock0012" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9001703