The official 36" zelos twin modding thread

[fweasel]

I don't believe the OP is having an issue with shipping from OSE, they were out of stock at the time, so he looked elsewhere. Pretty sure he ordered from Wohlt.

[REDLINE1]

Got my first 447 detounged. Probably not as good as some of the pros on here but it's balanced and it will cut

[Keagan-Z06]

Every time I see a set of prepped x447s I gotta ask how da hell do you all get such a nice smooth curve. I'm cheating next time, Dasboata I'm coming!!

[REDLINE1]

I rough shaped it w a dremel that has a stone bit in it. Then finished w a file then emery paper file

[REDLINE1]

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Got 60 this morning. X442 s&b struts at 3mm 2-3s batteries all the way forward. Probably could have got more but I can't seem to get the hull planted good bow wants to bounce. Thought lowering the struts to 3mm w the batteries all the way forward would help but no such luck

[Team Lucas]

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Got 60 this morning. X442 s&b struts at 3mm 2-3s batteries all the way forward. Probably could have got more but I can't seem to get the hull planted good bow wants to bounce. Thought lowering the struts to 3mm w the batteries all the way forward would help but no such luck

Try reversing prop rotation to outward spin, helped my bounce problem a lot. ( if you do that don't forget to swap flex shafts). You want to keep struts as level as possible, I also have a small air damn that helped a little. What batteries are you using? btw, don't forget to change batteries in GPS ( your running low)

[Team Lucas]

Every time I see a set of prepped x447s I gotta ask how da hell do you all get such a nice smooth curve. I'm cheating next time, Dasboata I'm coming!!

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It is not that hard to do it, its hard to get all 4 blades the exact same lol. I cut one 1st then used modeling clay to imprint the cut blade, baked it hard and used it as a templet for the other 3. I saw a vid on it and it worked out great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtEIhWQtxVo Might want to start it 1 min into it.

[REDLINE1]

No haven't tried that. Will do thanks. Running 2 reaction 3s, 50c 5000mah. Gps is recharging as we speak

[REDLINE1]

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It is not that hard to do it, its hard to get all 4 blades the exact same lol. I cut one 1st then used modeling clay to imprint the cut blade, baked it hard and used it as a templet for the other 3. I saw a vid on it and it worked out great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtEIhWQtxVo Might want to start it 1 min into it.

I didn't have any clay so I used masking tape to make a template of the first blade then transferred it to the other three

[Team Lucas]

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Two 6s forward. Only 4300 mah and 40c, but 3/4 pound liter and easier to adjust CG. Weight ver's power is my thinking. Find out tomorrow at the pond :)

[Team Lucas]

don't know why all my pics are upside down, sorry for that

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Two 6s forward. Only 4300 mah and 40c, but 3/4 pound liter and easier to adjust CG. Weight ver's power is my thinking. Find out tomorrow at the pond :)

Keep us posted

[Team Lucas]

Ok just got back after trying out 4300 mah 40c constant 80c burst 2x 6s batteries all the way forward. Today was hard to compare last weeks runs with 4x 3s 5000mah, very windy today, but the boat settled down better and still had speed. Flipped it twice hitting a wicked cross wind, going into turn 1. 1st flip was 66.6 mph, 2nd was at 64.6. no damage, no battery shift
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[Crazykev]

Finally heard from Jeff. My drive cables haven't even shipped yet and won't til at least tuesday. That sucks!!!

[Team Lucas]

Finally heard from Jeff. My drive cables haven't even shipped yet and won't til at least tuesday. That sucks!!!

It does suck:) not to be on Jeff's side, but I been emailing him back/forth since I ordered mine and learned that he has a hard time lately getting the collets. No since sending out shafts if there's no way to use them. I just got mine today, and for a guy to do this on the side and it not be his main income, Wow...he packs them in a tube no carrier can bend/ruin unless they blow it up lol. Very nice shafts, haven't fit them yet but I haven't seen any others post review on them, so I will start fitting them in tonight and try out this sunday