No step 1 - the search for speed

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  • Jesse J
    scale FE racer
    • Aug 2008
    • 7116

    #1

    No step 1 - the search for speed

    Here is the fruit of a recent trade. Went out yesterday evening and found the pond empty (except for some birds), then threw in a pair of 3S in parallel, taped er up and gave her a toss.

    I'm guessin mid upper 40s. Pardon the vid, I was driving through the view finder, and yes it did go under on the third turn...
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  • Jesse J
    scale FE racer
    • Aug 2008
    • 7116

    #2
    Someone has said she looks wet, I don't agree, what do you guys think?
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    • Jesse J
      scale FE racer
      • Aug 2008
      • 7116

      #3
      I think I found a little more speed. The first part of this run was on 3S2P and gave a good solid 40mph. then I went for it. threw in 4S and cinched down my hat. holy crap I made the pond get small quick! This is definitely the fastest mono I have driven !! Thank you Meniscus!!!!!

      Here is vid.
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      • Diegoboy
        Administrator
        • Mar 2007
        • 7244

        #4
        Wow, the last time I saw her run that fast was also the first time. Congrats Jesse!
        "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
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        • BHChieftain
          Fast Electric Addict
          • Nov 2009
          • 1969

          #5
          What diameter is that turnigy motor, and where did you find it?


          Chief

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          • Diegoboy
            Administrator
            • Mar 2007
            • 7244

            #6
            36mm dia 50mm long 2300kv
            hobbyking
            "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
            . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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            • Jesse J
              scale FE racer
              • Aug 2008
              • 7116

              #7
              thanks Danny, yes, motor is AWESOME!!!! ran cool and strong!

              Ben was talking of some hitech oil that he threw in there, I'll try to get the link in this thread.
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              • Diegoboy
                Administrator
                • Mar 2007
                • 7244

                #8
                Originally posted by Jesse J
                thanks Danny, yes, motor is AWESOME!!!! ran cool and strong!

                Ben was talking of some hitech oil that he threw in there, I'll try to get the link in this thread.
                Great stuff, been using it for a while.
                Nano oil
                "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
                . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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                • Jesse J
                  scale FE racer
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 7116

                  #9
                  what weight is best for the bearings? 10 or 5 wt?
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                  • Diegoboy
                    Administrator
                    • Mar 2007
                    • 7244

                    #10
                    I like the 5.
                    "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
                    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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                    • damfurst
                      Senior Member
                      • Mar 2009
                      • 261

                      #11
                      Looks smokin' Jesse. Like to see pic of inside if possible. Too, you should be getting package by tuesday.

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                      • LNP
                        Junior Member
                        • Sep 2009
                        • 27

                        #12
                        Wow Jesse, what a lake! And great speed!

                        Greetz,

                        Groet

                        Lucas

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                        • Jesse J
                          scale FE racer
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 7116

                          #13
                          Thanks guys, definitely good day at the lake!

                          Here are some shots of the banana boat.
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                          • Meniscus
                            Refuse the box exists!
                            • Jul 2008
                            • 3225

                            #14
                            Jesse, raise those turn fins so they don't drag in the water. Also keep them as swept back as possible. They may look a little silly, but will perform better with less drag in the turns. Meanwhile, when they're raised, they shouldn't touch the water on the straights.
                            IMPBA: 7-Time FE World Record Holder "Don't think outside the box. Rather, refuse to admit that the box exists in the first place!"

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