Spartan Rebuild

[Nightstar]

Hi Guys,

This is my first boat, bought it thinking it would be just as good as my E-revo...

First run using batteries from my E-Revo 6s lipos, within a few mins the esc had a meltdown, wish I had my camera would have been a perfect video for Traxxas as it came to a stop in the middle of the lake then smoke pours out from the boat would have a had title like "2011 boat award for worst rtr ever" :laugh:

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/Troyza09/IMG_0004.jpg

I would like to try and make this boat best as it can be.
Any suggestions would be great, thanks Jpriami for leading the way :smile:

Upgrades so far
Water Lines - OSE Large 1/4" Tubing
Water Outlets x2 - Traxxas Water Outlet PN: 5723
Rudder - Speedmaster Dual Pickup Tapered
Esc - Seaking 180
Motor - Leopard 4082
Water Jacket - Leopard 4070
Batteries x2 - Hyperion S3 11.V 5000mAh 35C
Prop - S220
Trim Adj. - Traxxas PN: 5731
Servo - Traxxas PN: 2075

Second run with upgrades found collet not holding :confused1:,
looking at replacing with AeroMarine, any ideas, thanks

[wilsta67]

how did the hull fare did it warp the bottom and melt the nose of it??
welcome to the fire brigade club lol

[JPriami]

Aeromarine or Octura collet would be good. As long as the flex cable isnt failing next.
Sorry to hear about the burn up. This boat with it's award winning reputation, oh boy lol!

[dag-nabit]

You know, there have been several suggestions for a more appropriate name for this boat.

Considering the number of them that have been resurrected from the ashes, I think the "PHOENIX" would suit it well.

Kevin

[LarrysDrifter]

Dumpster Diver is fitting.

[JPriami]

Lol. Your so blunt Larry. But I like that about ya.

[Nightstar]

Thanks for the info.

Hull intact mainly internal discoloration
Think ill try aeromarine collet and name it "phoenix"

[shctexas]

Here's a photo of my re-badged boat. http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa425/shcaskey/Spartan/HPIM0188.jpg

[Nightstar]

Nice decal custom made?


Just been looking at all parts on the spartan since most are of poor quality, seeing what upgrades that I may have overlooked, see comparison below just for interest.

Stock vs Aftermarket

Water Lines
Stock
Traxxas Water Cooling Tubing
Inside diameter: .101" (2.5mm)
Outside diameter: .212" (5.5mm)
Aftermarket
OSE Large 1/4" Tubing
1/8" Inside Diameter 0.125” (3.175mm)
1/4" Outside Diameter 0.25” (6.35mm)

Water Jacket
Stock
Traxxas Water Cooling Jacket Spartan
Rubber Construction
Aftermarket
Leopard 4070
Aluminium Construction

Motor
Stock
Velineon 540XL Brushless
1600kv 2pole
Aftermarket
Leopard 4082 Brushless
1500kv 4 pole

Esc
Stock
Velineon VXL-6s marine esc
80A continuous and 300A peak
12 gauge wire
Aftermarket
Turnigy/Seaking 180 marine esc
180A continuous and 360A peak
10 gauge wire

Esc/Battery Connections
Stock
Traxxas 50-60A
Aftermarket
3.5mm ec3 connector 60A
4.0mm bullet connector 75A
5.0mm ec3 connector 120A
5.5mm bullet connector 150A
6.5mm bullet connector 200A

Servo
Stock
Traxxas Servo P/N 2056
Torque: 80oz-in
Aftermarket
Traxxas Servo P/N: 2075
Torque: 125oz-in

Shaft Maintenance
Stock
Oil
Aftermarket
Grease

[shctexas]

Yes sir. A guy in a kiosk at a the local mall made it. It looks like it belongs there, huh?

[dag-nabit]

Yes sir. A guy in a kiosk at a the local mall made it. It looks like it belongs there, huh?

That it does.

That could the most profitable accessory for this boat, customized "slam" decals. :bounce:

Kevin

[shctexas]

I've removed all Traxxas badging and will use decals form the manufacturers whose replacement parts I've used ...to include OSE. A bit of a wise guy, huh?

[JPriami]

Maybe I should put some Italian flags on mine ;)

[dag-nabit]

I've removed all Traxxas badging and will use decals form the manufacturers whose replacement parts I've used ...to include OSE. A bit of a wise guy, huh?

I have removed all the Traxxas decals, but haven't added any others yet. I have left the Spartan sticker on.

[shctexas]

Justin, as well you should. It's a great idea, I may include a Texas flag on mine....me being a proud:biggrin:, somewhat obnoxious Texan and all. The rear of the hatch deck seems like a good spot.

[Brushless55]

I've removed all Traxxas badging and will use decals form the manufacturers whose replacement parts I've used ...to include OSE. A bit of a wise guy, huh?

That's awesome! :banana:

[wilsta67]

Here's a photo of my re-badged boat. http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa425/shcaskey/Spartan/HPIM0188.jpg
haha thats awsome and you have given me an idea i m going to get one made up and call mine the s.h.i.t.b.o.x

[ericwpg]

False advertising hits a chord in everyone. No one who fell for this will ever forget they where robbed by a major corporation. I don't quite know what they are thinking at the company but if they are paying the least amount of attention I'll say this. Just admit there was a mistake try to help us sort through the problems. And stop selling the boats. It really is just that simple Don't wait for this to go further than it already has because when the kids get these and they will. this problem will be insurmountable and no company needs that much bad press.

[ericwpg]

Sorry but no place to put that and still mad. Decals Decals we don't need no stincking Trashas Decals . A badly done ripoff of the dudes in Blazing Saddles if your too young