has anyone been able to mod a shockwave 26 ? would love some suggestions or comments!!:D
shockwave 26 mods
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well, i would think you can upgrade to a feigao 540 BL motor (they have the same can diameter as the brushed 540, right??) but youll also have to upgrade the esc.....i would get a 540L that will get good rpms on 6 cells....saleens7, the wookie of rc boating -
Problem with the this boat is that the battery is stored at or near the top of the deck. Which makes it a very poor handling hull when modified. I would go with a good 19 turn double motor. Its not going to be a rocket, but faster than stock.Steven Vaccaro
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yeah i know im getting some turn fins for mine . also got a octurra prop out that boosts performance a little #Y354 i think , its a purple plastic one!, but anyway the manual said you can run 7 cell packs in the esc could handle it , hows yours holding up ? are you still using the stock motor? like the paint job on the boat is that your sw26?Last edited by Jcarlton; 04-15-2007, 02:45 AM.Comment
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J.... yeah that's my SW 26 w/o the guys and the wing. Performance is great with the 7-cells. Yeah, still the stock motor.....tried a revenge of the monster pro.....NOT GOOD....almost melted evrything! I also am using a "purple" prop.....I realized the parts off the Blackjack 26 interchange with the 26ep rs....that's where I got my prop.....J, remember to set the esc on turn-on by going full throttle forward then full reverse.....makes a huge difference. For a flimsy boat, she's held up good to being run over 5 times so far....seems the strudder turns too quick for some.....another low battery.....gotta go!Comment
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yeah good idea about the antenna and the riders ! just ordered a graupner 600 race 8.4 motor to throw in it with a silicon water jacket and shoty diodes . also have some turn fins coming to help with the sliding turns [hope i dont lose any speed over it] . do you think the stock esc can handle it? or should i upgrade ? thanks for your time!!Comment
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J......says 12v and 40 amps......it's a tough call.....I run 7-cell 8.4v packs WOT one after another with just enough break in between to switch the packs and the motor and ESC have been fine (warm to the touch)....on the other hand it's been 45 degrees up here.Comment
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well im in florida warm weather should i try it and see ?ive got the silicon water jacket coming for the motor . there supposed to be better maybe i could water cool the esc ? like steve shows in the how to's . im trying to paint my villain right now hope it turns out nice !! its my first boat ive spent alot of time on it its gonna fly!! how do you post pics on htis site wanna show everyone?Comment
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Click here (Go Advanced) and then here... Then find your file with the button on the left and upload it with the button on the right. :DComment
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