Chuck E Cheese
12-09-2010, 02:27 PM
this is a project i am starting to run a "spec" class we are starting. it really isnt a spec class, there is only one rule: the boats can not run faster than 40 mph during the race. each boat is equiped with a gps and if anyone runs over 40 they are DQed. that is the only rule, any hull, any motor........
i decided to go with this DF 29 copy because i know it will be rock solid at 40 with no handling issues. i decided to go with the leapord 40-74 2000kv for a couple reasons. i know it is to much motor for 40mph but i will prop down and lower timing if necessary for the races. otherwise i can let it run and still have a fun play boat. tunda is runing a DF 29 with the ammo motor and allready having speeds of 40+.
mine will be heavy as i plan on 8000mah 4s. with the leopard i plan on getting the holeshot and hope it will hold its speed in the turns better than the others. thunda is the real compitition. there will be a couple super-v's a geico and some other rtrs in the class. hopefully i can get it to run 39 around the whole course without drops in speed in the turns like the smaller motors will.
i started with my normal CF floor, de-anodized and polished the hardware and started mounting it to get an idea where to mount the motor and batteries. i will start with turn fins and no trim tabs but have them if needed later.
i decided to go with this DF 29 copy because i know it will be rock solid at 40 with no handling issues. i decided to go with the leapord 40-74 2000kv for a couple reasons. i know it is to much motor for 40mph but i will prop down and lower timing if necessary for the races. otherwise i can let it run and still have a fun play boat. tunda is runing a DF 29 with the ammo motor and allready having speeds of 40+.
mine will be heavy as i plan on 8000mah 4s. with the leopard i plan on getting the holeshot and hope it will hold its speed in the turns better than the others. thunda is the real compitition. there will be a couple super-v's a geico and some other rtrs in the class. hopefully i can get it to run 39 around the whole course without drops in speed in the turns like the smaller motors will.
i started with my normal CF floor, de-anodized and polished the hardware and started mounting it to get an idea where to mount the motor and batteries. i will start with turn fins and no trim tabs but have them if needed later.