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what power system would you recomend for a hotr hull? or would it be cheaper to buy the app. and upgrade esc or motor?
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Me if i was to build the HOTR cat I would probably use do twins and use 2X Fiegao 540's size motors on 5000mah 2s1p each.. use the HK super simple 100a ESC's....KV would be dependant on available left and right rotation propsComment
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A pair of Typhoon 500 Motors would be great on 4S each, turn 42-45mm props.
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Depends on how you want to build it. If your trying to keep costs down, the RTR probably isnt that bad. Later you could upgrade to a 8XL, commonly used in the HOTR, w/ a compatible ESC. Again, if you are trying to stay low budget and just looking for a sport boat, Hobby City would be the place to look at upgrade time. They have an 8XL size Turnigy motor. Have never used one of thiers, but have heard good things. And I havent used thier 180A Marine ESC. Have a friend w/ 2 in the box, just hasnt put them in a boat yet. But again, Ive heard good things about them.
Twins as suggested above is quite a boat to have, but costs obviously are (times 2). Even using inexpensive equipment they are expensive to build. You could by 3 RTR Apparitions and parts to mod one for what it took to build my twin. And I kept it pretty low budget.Comment
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Don't know if you can put twin outdrives on this one since the overhang would block adjustment possibly.
Steve could tell if it will fit an SV strut or similar... Nortavlag Bulc Comment
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May have to go with struts, not stingers.Comment
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I drill these struts out to 1/4" and put in lead teflon, $17 each Delivered.
Rudder is $30 + a little more shipping.
Then you need 2 cables counter rotating, 2 x Turnigy typhoon's @ 25 each
2 x SS esc's 100 amps $25 each. I dunno, it can be done reasonably.
A pair ow L&R carbon props 42mm + @ $7 each...
I'm Dutch Canadian, they don't come any tighter than that, lol... pinch a penny til' it farts... Nortavlag Bulc Comment
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Sorry, ooops, lol...
No need for twins if you don't want. Nortavlag Bulc Comment
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I had to re-read everything just to be sure I didnt miss something.. I just couldnt figure out how it all the sudden went to a twin build.
Oh and Ray, thanks for that link though... thats a few pennies cheaper than I got mine for.... Pfffft
Last edited by tiqueman; 04-12-2010, 10:46 PM.Comment
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ya i was wanting to go with something under 300 without batts. i still race offroad and that eats up most of my money. i just wanted something non gas or nitro to take to the lake when we go rock crawling. something mid 30's or above. any ideas besides the app? is the blacjack any good?Comment
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The BJ is a good hull once set up properly. The steerable drive has its faults. I have one and have never got around to modding it. OSE sells a strut/ rudder system that many are having great luck with and greatly improving its handling characteristics. In a straight line, on the stock set up, it is a great boat. Turning, as I said, needs some help.Comment
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ya i never had any luck with the steerable outdrives. what kinda speeds were u getting with yours? i hope nobody gets pissed and feels like i hyjacked this thread. if so i'll start another thread.Comment
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I never GPSd it, but 40-42 is what most got w/ a S&B Octura 642.Comment
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What the @#$##%%$!!!!!
Big price hike on Hobbyking website!!!!! Not even sure if they ever sold any before hiking the price
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...&ParentCat=254Comment
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