I just measured the new flex from the front of the drive dog to the collet end of the flex then cut it with a cut off wheel and tinned it. Works great.
white geico w/2200kv 3674 leopard 53.5mph 4s2p, geico w/ 1800kv outrunner 52mph on 4s2p, genesis w/2200kv castle 53.8 on 4s2p, impulse 31 w/2200kv castle, stock p1 and ul-1
I agree with not running a liner and do the same with my non rtr boats but for most folks a upgraded flex will work without having to replace the tube.
white geico w/2200kv 3674 leopard 53.5mph 4s2p, geico w/ 1800kv outrunner 52mph on 4s2p, genesis w/2200kv castle 53.8 on 4s2p, impulse 31 w/2200kv castle, stock p1 and ul-1
Aquacraft needs to get their sub par flex cable problem sorted out ASAP!
To people like us it's no big deal. The stock one is crap so we buy a better one from OFE.
What about the other 99% of people that don't go onto forums. What about all the other people that buy this boat put it in the water and the flex shaft breaks on them.
These people don't have time to do hours of due diligence on the web. They just paid good money for a boat that broke just feet from their dock. They want to buy a RTR boat and have it run without problems. They will jump ship FAST if these problems keep up.
Not good for AQ in the long run.
They need to fix the flex shaft issue's NOW.
Especially since Pro boat seems to be stepping up. Have you seen their new website? It looks gorgeous! AQ needs to get their SH*T together fast.
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The boat I played with had lots of movement in the mount because of the rubber mounting pads. I didnt get to read all the posts, but one thing I would suggest is adding a wedge under the motor to stop it from bouncing.
Steven Vaccaro
Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!
I switched all of mine out and just got a chance to run it. My opinion is that it makes a difference. I added 5mm thrust bearing, flex cable from OSE with a shorter shaft, better bushing,
3mm water lines, and a 5mm octura collet. Just have to switch out the connectors to 5.5 bullets when they get here. No chine walk at all running two 2c 5000mah 40c side by side.
Thanks,Eric
No,
I just hit the back with my dremmel to open it up just a tad. Not much but just enough to get it through. Only thing is it does not flow as fast as the stock lines did. I have read so many confliting stories on that subect and not sure what to go by. if anyone knows let me know. The water does come out and even at a moderate speed it still runs, just not as free flowing as with the stock tubing. One would think that with a thicker wall (3mm) the water can not travel as fast as with the stock line so I am guessing it's ok. Temp was good after both runs. I also added an inline cooler between the esc and motor.
Thanks,Eric
Last edited by flyingjunky; 06-27-2012 at 08:37 PM.
Quick question. I bought the prop you recommended here, but I am wondering whether it is "too much". If I do the math this prop would have a pitch of 2.68". A m447 has a pitch of like 2.59" or so. Is my math wrong? I am just checking to see if this prop will work or if it will just "pop" my esc? Your thoughts?
Last edited by electric; 07-06-2012 at 10:35 AM.
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