Thinking about getting the "Small Bolt"....

[wparsons]

I'm running an x632 on 3s, and the motor/esc come in warm, but nowhere close to hot.

[sundog]

It's a picture of the screen. you can zoom in just like a pic. Max amps on 3s was 17.5... Max amps on 4s was 30.55... thats with stock prop. I ran a 31mm plastic prop on 4s it would blow over at WOT.

Can't zoom in enough to see your results Yes, if you stick with the 27mm plastic prop on 3S you could get along just fine, but who wants to do that!The stock 2600kv motor can handle up to a 32mm prop, but you'll need a decent esc. You might need to tweak your strut angle a bit if it leaps out of the mix. And if you locate the battery up front at the left sponson, it won't have that tendency to roll when it catches air.

[wparsons]

^^ I haven't had any issues at all with the stock 2600kv motor, stock ESC and x632 prop on 3s at all.

I run my battery as far forward as I can without interfering with the hatch (3s2200mah packs), and and just slightly to the left. I did adjust my strut quite a bit to get a better angle. It now runs flat and is pretty stable. It takes corners fast unless they're really tight, and only flips in chop if I'm being stupid.

[U1Racing]

i grantee you that you could get a small bolt to run on somewhat choppy water, did anyone try putting an air-dam in the tunnel??

[wparsons]

Mine isn't at risk of blowing over unless I'm being stupid in choppy water, so I haven't tried. I've never had mine go over backwards, but I have rolled it, cornering too tight at high speed and caught the side of a wave.

[Turbo Dan-O]

What kind of average run time do these get?

Dan-O

[sundog]

Wparsons, what esc came with your Bolt?

[wparsons]

I dunno, whatever HK sent with it. It's totally unmarked, just wrapped in some shrink wrapping.

[sundog]

Sounds like what came with mine - black heat shrink, waterproofed with white 'caulking'.

[Turbo Dan-O]

Well, I got a good deal for a red Bolt on fleabay today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT Had to have it! Looks like it already has a 45A ESC and some floatation. What is the hot setup for these? I have a 1000mah 40c 3S I use in my crawler but I am not sure if that is enough mah for the Bolt. I have read a lot of people that use 31-32mm props also. I am ready to get this sucker on the water!!!

Dan-O

[wparsons]

I run a 2200mah 3s in mine, 40a probably isn't enough to keep the motor happy with a 32mm prop. You can get 2200mah 40C 3s packs for like $14 from HK, those would work better.

[Turbo Dan-O]

With the price I paid for it I will not be upset if the ESC smokes. I really want a good 60A like you guys said.

Dan-O

[Basstronics]

One could of been had off HK for roughly the same price you paid. It wasnt a spectacular deal but not a bad one either.

Im assuming its the standard ESC since its not pictured. Not an etti or anything.

Im running an Etti 45A and a 2040 3600KV with seemingly good results for what run I could get in. Gives slightly more RPM with the stock motor @ 4S power.

Im going to try and seal my stuffing tube up tonight and hopefully get a run in tomorrow weather permitting.

[Turbo Dan-O]

So what prop do I need to order? I am going to start out on 3S but I am sure I will want to try 4S later.

Dan-O

[netik racing]

Hi Dan-o

I got one from hor... then once i got it i was a disappointed with the lack of speed and the motor got hot... so all i did was put a short 380 motor in it ( you dont have to change anything ) lathed the collet out a few mill and got a venom 32mm prop and the thing scream's for its size...Im still running the stock esc and a 3s lipo 2200mah 25c...

Here is a link to show you :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWYgmJGYfNc