Got my rio ep, and want to go faster

[forescott]

so how did you shim it? and did the other prop work better than the king of shaves one

I cut a piece of bras tubing to fit between the prop and prop shaft(not sure the diameter) but it takes up the play. I like the 535 better. But they perform very similar.

[forescott]

The octura prop is a 1/8 inch shaft, but it is more expensive plus you have to balance and sharpen it.

[forescott]

so this prop- http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ctura+Y+Series

Yep, thats the one. And here is the link for the venom prop. Be careful to order the right one because they sell these in counter-rotating as well.http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=1983

[petricek]

That Traxxas Titan 12 turn needs smaller prop for sure. Genraly, less turns = higher rpms. I melted down mine with stock prop.

[forescott]

I think I'm gonna stay away from the traxxas 12turn. I've been reading a lot about these motors in the traxxas slash, and they seem to be very short lived. My original 12-turn lasted 2-runs on the stock prop too.

[Diesel6401]

Mine is still kicking even though its benched. Ran on the stock prop on a 7 cell ran high teens. Even lasted a few runs in a rescue boat pushing the rig system and a downed boat with the stock prop, matter of fact the video in my signature is on titan 12t rescue. Maybe I got lucky and got one that works... I have read alot about those crappin out though

[forescott]

I pushed mine too far with 9.6v nimh. Funny though,I put a 2s lipo in and its fater than the 9.6v nimh. Probably a lot to do with the weight difference though. Hmm.... Maybe I will give the 12-turn another shot. They are pretty cheap!

[forescott]

Heres a vid!

[Jesse J]

nice video! how hot was the motor after the run?

[forescott]

I didnt have my temp gun, but It passed the five second finger test!

[traxxas4fun]

so it this the same prop? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXXSP1&P=7

[forescott]

Nope, the one in the video is the octura y535.

[wizard122]

Has any one tried on of these motors Graupner Speed 600 they come in different versions all depends on the voltage you are using check this out.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/speed600.htm
I believe the are 550 can motors and you can use stock cooling coil.

[Jesse J]

I am gonna try one with a 2wd slash esc. 2-3S? Should do a'ight.

[traxxas4fun]

the slash 2wd esc is rated for 8.4volts.. not 3s

[forescott]

the slash 2wd esc is rated for 8.4volts.. not 3s

I'm pretty sure the xl-5 esc is rated for 9.6 volts.

[Jesse J]

It definitely works on 3S been there and no fry

[forescott]

Has any one tried on of these motors Graupner Speed 600 they come in different versions all depends on the voltage you are using check this out.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/speed600.htm
I believe the are 550 can motors and you can use stock cooling coil.

I use this one on 2s. It works pretty well.

[Jesse J]

I gots an electrifly one I wanna try. 2S should probably be limit...

[tunnelvision]

Some nice prop tips guys, thanks. Just bought the Grim Racer 36 x 55 metal prop for my Rio. Should be pretty good with my setup. I have a xl-5 and pro boat apache motor on it running 7 cells and it runs pretty hot after 10 minutes but no problems after 20 or so runs in it. Anyway, here is a vid of it running. Will try and post another vid when I get the new prop.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r7gi...eature=channel