Now lets upgrade some more stuff on the Spartan

[JPriami]

When you going to test it? Whats inside your boat? Lets see that too :D

[shctexas]

Let me get this photo thing squared away. Photos too big. I'll post tomorrow. I followed the"priamod" program....Leopard 4082 1450Kv, Seaking 180a, x645 prop. She rocks.

[JPriami]

Great!

[dag-nabit]

I will be interested to hear how those trim tabs work out for you.

And, of course some video if possible to see how your entire setup pans out.

Kevin

[shctexas]

Oh, I forgot to mention that adjusting the inside right trim tab (looking at the transom) will be difficult to adjust. The rudder and adjusting bolt are competing for space.

[JPriami]

Here is some food for thought. Ive noticed some spartan owners that have upgraded boats say that their boats run well on 6S and are not chine walking. Then some that complain that they cant get it tuned out. Then im sure some of us have seen pics of crooked holes for mounting the hardware. I noticed my strut looked like it was slightly crooked in its stock location. If you move the strut up or down and its not dead straight it would kind of angle a few slight degrees to the left or right. I wonder if thats causing some of these problems?
When I get my new strut Im going to dead center it on the hull and see how it goes.

[Brushless55]

maybe another nugget to chew on??
some may not even know the boat is doing so when it does walk some and may think this is totally normal

[ericwpg]

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Hello Guys, Our engineers are looking into the reported issues and are certainly aware of your concerns. Reporting the issues you are having is one thing and there is nowhere on this board that says you cannot do so. Many people have already posted their boat issues and have had no problem with the Mods or management for doing so. Bashing Traxxas is a different issue altogether and if you cannot state your vehicle problems without flaming us then it is better that you do not post at all because I can assure you that we do have an issue with that. This is clearly stated, yet again, so I expect no surprise from anybody who receives infractions for flaming or Traxxas bashing.

[ericwpg]

I just found this on the Traxxas site and thought it was interesting. Oh i see now that its awful old too which makes sense really as i don't think there's been anything lately from the responsible parties ...... Just waiting for parts and spring

[Brushless55]

I just found this on the Traxxas site and thought it was interesting. Oh i see now that its awful old too which makes sense really as i don't think there's been anything lately from the responsible parties ...... Just waiting for parts and spring

What's lame in my opinion is the fact that many threads and lots of comments (not traxxas bashing) of this boat, have gotten the ax on those forums!

[JPriami]

Speedmaster 3/16 strut/stinger installed! Wire drive installed. Bench tested. Great! Now to put the rest together. Hope to try tomorrow.

[JPriami]

[Brushless55]

that strut looks good man!

[dag-nabit]

it does look good,

How well did did the mounting holes line up with all the plastic ribs etc on the transom.

Kevin

[JPriami]

Top bolt came out in odd place.

I would of put a spacer there but don't have one. The washer is grabbing pretty good though.
Maybe I'm getting sick of this boat I'm getting sloppy.