Apparition upgrade

[penz]

And I would not say the x442 is my final prop choice. I'm very happy with it for now but my motor temps are still good so I may upgrade to a faster prop when I feel the need for more speed.

[JackBlack26]

x445 will make a huge difference. Tacon motors are great. I don't know why people like to bash them. I run a 4074, 2150 in my Muggy and on 4S it will back flip on command. Great motor!!

[penz]

x445 will make a huge difference. Tacon motors are great. I don't know why people like to bash them. I run a 4074, 2150 in my Muggy and on 4S it will back flip on command. Great motor!!

Yeah I want to stick with 2 blade, I was looking at the x640, but the x445 is a possible option too.

And on the tacon motors...agreed! I don't get it either... I find it hard to find bad reviews on tacons. I have that same 4074 2150 on 4s in my losi lst xxl and its BAD A$$! Also got a tacon on my slash 4x4 and love it. So I figured why not my boat, and once again I'm happy.

[penz]

Here is a good vid... This was done at my local track, norcal hobbies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIQ0m1BTfYo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[wppracing]

I just got the apparition as a spare boat. I also have water coming in the boat. Found the strut mount bolts were loose and the brackets moved up and down. Its almost impossible to tighten them. I had to drill 2 small holes throught the top of the hull and use a screw driver to hold the nuts.
Also I am using the grimracer 42/55 prop. Had to cut the brass bushing out of the stock plastic prop and press it into the grimracer. Works great.
Hope to have the water issue fixed today.

[FighterCat57]

I just got the apparition as a spare boat. I also have water coming in the boat. Found the strut mount bolts were loose and the brackets moved up and down. Its almost impossible to tighten them. I had to drill 2 small holes throught the top of the hull and use a screw driver to hold the nuts.
Also I am using the grimracer 42/55 prop. Had to cut the brass bushing out of the stock plastic prop and press it into the grimracer. Works great.
Hope to have the water issue fixed today.

Usually a 5.5mm socket on an extension will hold the rudder nuts. Have to "use the force" a bit with the ones you can't see.

Check the water outlet, I'll bet it's not sealed. Same with the antenna mount and water inlet. Then check the stuffing tube itself, I'll bet it's not sealed and the tube moves. Adding a bit of silicone and sliding the tube so the silicone seals will help.

HTH

[wppracing]

Off to the water again. I changed the strut and flex shaft to one off of the Miss Geico. Moved the water outlet forward so the battery isnt close to it, and sealed the antenna fitting.

[penz]

I was able to get the socket in on mine, they were loose as well, and I know what your saying about using the force... I had all possible leaking points sealed up but was still getting water in... it was coming through the stuffing tube. I'm hoping the changes I made will stop this. Took out the liner in the tube and sealed the tube to strut with silicone. Didn't get to run today, hopefully tomorrow.

[wppracing]

Tested the boat again and the hull was dry . NO more water leak. I changed the strut and flex cable to the Miss Geico style. To use this set up you need to cut the stuffing tube about 1/4 inch, enlarge the strut mounting hole, and shortened the flex cable. This now allows you to grease the cable with out taking the strut off each time. Also there are alot of different props to use. I have the Grimracer 42/55 and Octura X642.

[penz]

I'm using an octura x442 on the stock 4mm flex, just need a piece of 3/16 brass tube to shim up. And to grease the flex I have been taking the motor off...easier than taking off the strut and getting it back where you had it.

[FighterCat57]

Tested the boat again and the hull was dry . NO more water leak. I changed the strut and flex cable to the Miss Geico style. To use this set up you need to cut the stuffing tube about 1/4 inch, enlarge the strut mounting hole, and shortened the flex cable. This now allows you to grease the cable witout taking the strut off each time. Also there are alot of different props to use. I have the Grimracer 42/55 and Octura X642.

Yeah, it would be awesome if someone were making a .187 / 3/16" conversion kit for the Gen/App boats.

*cough*

[PumpedNotch]

These boats fly for sure!! I got to play with mine and i love it! I will step it up with a different motor later!!

[penz]

These boats fly for sure!! I got to play with mine and i love it! I will step it up with a different motor later!!

What setup are you running? Prop,esc?

[PumpedNotch]

Seaking 180,4's.Octx440

[penz]

Sounds good. I think I will eventually upgrade to the seaking 180, for now the 125 is hanging in there. So where do you have the 180 mounted? Any fit issues?

Yeah they are a good hull, fly is the right word! With the 1900kv and x442 I'm running I got to be close to 50mph! I got to get some gps results, ill throw my droid in the hull once I solve the water issue, of course put it in a water tight bag too...