RE: HPI Mini Recon
Spot on advice. 2S seems to be just right. I was thinking it would be about like the stock NiMH since its ~ same voltage, but the bit of extra voltage and ability to keep the voltage up vs. sag like the NiMH provides a much better experience. 3S would be insane and not worth extra ongoing costs in parts due to bashing or drivetrain failure...
Posted on: 6/15/2012 7:33 AM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
Just upgraded to brushless. WOW! This was the best $$ I've spent in a while. We drive in really dusty terrain and the brushed was just a pain. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=20995 Very easy to mod. Had to drill new holes in the motor mount (for 2 x 2x6mm screws) and shaved the chassis rib behind the motor due to a little bit of extra motor length vs. the stock motor size. Take care where to drill the motor mount screw holes so that there is clearance to adjust the motor laterally for gear mesh. Took 20 minutes to do the mods. Would suggest splurging for the programming card. Round trip for ESC/motor/programming card/shipping = $46.10 Will be converting to 3S lipo as soon as I find a batter that fits the tray.
Posted on: 6/10/2012 11:34 AM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
Ran into the same problem, which was the root cause of my stripped gears too. The motor shaft had play in it due to the bearing being worn or damaged. HPI replaced motor under warrant. Pull your motor and see if you can wiggle the shaft the pinion gear is on. [quote]ORIGINAL: TripShot So far my Mini Recon has been nothing but trouble. My motor has given out and I have striped a few gears ( all stock). HPI was nice enough to replace the parts but as soon as I get one thing fixed another thing breaks. The wheels are absolutely horrendous, and I have discovered a new problem. When I apply full throttle from a stand still I hear a loud clicking noise. I firstly suspected that it was the front diff, but after inspection, it turned out to be coming from the back of vehicle. (My front diff is now locked). The back diff seems to be in good working condition, the mesh is perfect and the everything else seems fine, this clicking is rather annoying. Has anyone else had problems similar to mine? [/quote]
Posted on: 2/11/2012 11:25 AM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
Printed image out on laser printer, cut out with a knife, and used Faskoat to glue in and then painted over. [quote]ORIGINAL: Atomika @seattlebuoy- That's tight! I like the Spy vs. Spy theme. Did u do stickers from the inside and paint over em? [/quote]
Posted on: 1/31/2012 3:53 PM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
[quote]ORIGINAL: seattlebuoy How hot it too hot for the motor and battery? Motor is too hot to touch and the label is soft now. Battery is very warm. ESC is not warm at all. Any ideas on what the trouble might be? [/quote] I found my problem. The shaft in the motor is loose. Looks like a new motor is due.
Posted on: 1/28/2012 3:29 PM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
How hot it too hot for the motor and battery? Motor is too hot to touch and the label is soft now. Battery is very warm. ESC is not warm at all. Any ideas on what the trouble might be?
Posted on: 1/28/2012 3:11 PM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
[quote]ORIGINAL: stevenkelby [quote]ORIGINAL: seattlebuoy New shoes and body for the recon. This was our first attempt at airgun and bodywork. My son did the design. Great project to do together. [/quote] Nice work! Where did you get that body and wheels/tires, if I can ask? [/quote] Body is JConcepts RC18. Wheels are Megetech/Megapro replacement stock, which are form/fit compatible
Posted on: 1/28/2012 7:08 AM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
New shoes and body for the recon. This was our first attempt at airgun and bodywork. My son did the design. Great project to do together.
Posted on: 1/27/2012 4:22 PM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
thanks guys.
Posted on: 1/22/2012 7:48 AM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
How important are the little springs that fit into the differentials and push out onto the axles/doglegs? I lost one and don't want to spring (no pun intended) for the whole assembly kit for that single part.
Posted on: 1/20/2012 12:48 PM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Mini Recon
I have stripped my spur and pinion gears. Can anyone recommend a good gear combo/vendor fro replacement. Running stock drive train and motor. Thanks!
Posted on: 1/15/2012 8:43 AM by Author "seattlebuoy" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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