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  • dascoadams
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2011
    • 128

    #1

    wire drive

    What wire drive and coupler do I get from Jeff whole for the Spartan...and do I need a step down or what...a link to the exact one would be greatly appreciated..thanks
    Last edited by JimClark; 06-22-2011, 01:05 AM.
  • Rcforever27
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2011
    • 240

    #2
    Www.wholtsrcboats.com i believe...... I'm using his Spartan .187 cable with the stock brass tube with the liner removed.the only thing you'll need also is the motor coupler for a.187 cable to a 5mm motor shaft....not 100% about the outdrive if it'll fit . I'm using a speedmaster .187 stinger drive so I'm not sure if that cable will fit the stock outdrive. He also has a .150 cable as well...hopefully some more experienced guys will chime i'n and help you further.... Good luck!!!!
    Scott Spartan#1: castle hydra ice 240 castle 2200 Prather 220 turnigy 5.0 45c lipos with max amps water pump... Spartan#2: leopard 1800, octura 440 ,traxxas 8400 mah 25c lipos.....updated deeper hull....

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    • GP73
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2010
      • 544

      #3

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      • dascoadams
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2011
        • 128

        #4
        I know where to get them..but not not sure what wire drive and coupling will work...and to be clear I want the wire drive not the upgrade flex cable.....please help..anyone that's running a wire drive in their boats

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        • dag-nabit
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2011
          • 775

          #5
          Originally posted by Rcforever27
          Www.wholtsrcboats.com i believe...... I'm using his Spartan .187 cable with the stock brass tube with the liner removed.the only thing you'll need also is the motor coupler for a.187 cable to a 5mm motor shaft....not 100% about the outdrive if it'll fit . I'm using a speedmaster .187 stinger drive so I'm not sure if that cable will fit the stock outdrive. He also has a .150 cable as well...hopefully some more experienced guys will chime i'n and help you further.... Good luck!!!!
          How is that .187 flex working for you? I broke two cables this past weekend. Time to go with something stronger.

          Kevin

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          • dascoadams
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2011
            • 128

            #6
            I've tried to contact Jeff...but I'm sure he's super busy...so I was wanting to ask someone who's been there done that...lol...and from what I hear the stock is prone to torque ... not as good as the upgraded .187

            But I have used Jeffs wire drive in my ul1 and I know that's how you get the smooth speed..love em..just need the right one

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            • chadrob30
              Member
              • May 2011
              • 50

              #7
              I'm with ya Dasco...I just want a direct link to what I need, lol....

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              • dascoadams
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2011
                • 128

                #8
                I know its hard to figure out.

                Originally posted by chadrob30
                I'm with ya Dasco...I just want a direct link to what I need, lol....

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                • Rcforever27
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2011
                  • 240

                  #9
                  @ Kevin , to be honest i haven't taken it out yet probably this weekend..... Please let me kno what you're planning i'n using fir a stronger flex cable ... and all bessary mods / coupler sizes etc.... Thanks! I'll keep you posted on how it goes this weekend or maybe even thus week....
                  Scott Spartan#1: castle hydra ice 240 castle 2200 Prather 220 turnigy 5.0 45c lipos with max amps water pump... Spartan#2: leopard 1800, octura 440 ,traxxas 8400 mah 25c lipos.....updated deeper hull....

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                  • Rcforever27
                    Senior Member
                    • Apr 2011
                    • 240

                    #10
                    &dascoadams, lol sorry i got mixed up thought you meant flex cable..... What's the difference between the 2? Newer to these kind of eletric boats....I'm a gasser... Lol
                    Scott Spartan#1: castle hydra ice 240 castle 2200 Prather 220 turnigy 5.0 45c lipos with max amps water pump... Spartan#2: leopard 1800, octura 440 ,traxxas 8400 mah 25c lipos.....updated deeper hull....

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                    • Rcforever27
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2011
                      • 240

                      #11
                      @ Kevin what could possibly be stronger? I'm all ears.... Lol that really sucks tho.... That means you lost 2 props.....
                      Scott Spartan#1: castle hydra ice 240 castle 2200 Prather 220 turnigy 5.0 45c lipos with max amps water pump... Spartan#2: leopard 1800, octura 440 ,traxxas 8400 mah 25c lipos.....updated deeper hull....

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                      • dascoadams
                        Senior Member
                        • Feb 2011
                        • 128

                        #12
                        The biggest difference is rotating mass...and much smoother..and balanced..faster and less noise on the ul1 with the site drive

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                        • Rcforever27
                          Senior Member
                          • Apr 2011
                          • 240

                          #13
                          Oh gotcha..... Stronger than flex? Or about the same?
                          Scott Spartan#1: castle hydra ice 240 castle 2200 Prather 220 turnigy 5.0 45c lipos with max amps water pump... Spartan#2: leopard 1800, octura 440 ,traxxas 8400 mah 25c lipos.....updated deeper hull....

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                          • dascoadams
                            Senior Member
                            • Feb 2011
                            • 128

                            #14
                            Not to sure..I've never snapped either...as far as I can tell thus ,,far just the benefits listed above


                            Originally posted by Rcforever27
                            Oh gotcha..... Stronger than flex? Or about the same?
                            .

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                            • Rcforever27
                              Senior Member
                              • Apr 2011
                              • 240

                              #15
                              Ok thanks I'm gonna look into running a wire drive i'n the bear future..... Thanks!
                              Scott Spartan#1: castle hydra ice 240 castle 2200 Prather 220 turnigy 5.0 45c lipos with max amps water pump... Spartan#2: leopard 1800, octura 440 ,traxxas 8400 mah 25c lipos.....updated deeper hull....

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