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    Default RIO EP Overhaul

    I stripped her down and built her back. Here is vid. I will post more pics later.

    Here is Video.
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    Very nice Jesse. One more cool boat to your collection

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    this makes me wana try this in mine..
    http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store...tem_3600kv/35A
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    not sure how long that motor would last - 30A... I also wonder about heat build up. At least with the bigger motor/ESC there is plenty of headroom. The price is nice on that setup, but never forget Fluid's signature....
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    Ya, I'm kinda wondering if a small prop could work well on it?
    but being 30A esc...?
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    I think you would still be close to the set ups limit. This guy needs the weight of 2S2P. When I ran it, I had my two 4900 Rhinos in there in parallel. This much weight would probably burn out the HK system in a handful of runs.

    Small prop? why go brushless if you aren't gonna make it go fast?
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    Well being the motor is a 3600kv motor vs 3000 I may need to step down one size just to keep the esc in order..
    an it will be fast, much more than stock!
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    Well then, I will bring mine down next time we come to the area, hopefully this summer some time - maybe Nats?
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    Right on Jesse!
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    Default pics from run today part 1

    Here are some action shots and a quick video of pretty stable 40 mph action.

    This has turned out to be one of my funnest and most reliable boats to date.
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    Default pics from run today part 2

    Some good shots showing the nice tight rooster cone.
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    Those are some pretty sweet pics! Great action shots

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    Gonna have ta seller - see swapshop
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    Man Jesse, you build some of the baddest boats and then theyre on the swap shop. Sorry to hear you have to let her go. Another sweet build. Cant wait to see the next.

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    Just living the dream... build em sweet and sell em to my friends here.....

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    The Rio EP hull is back up for sale. Just add your power and make roost!
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