Monster Truck Madness – SMT Upgrades and Dual Motor ESC’s
Hey gang, comfortable Thursday! This week we’re heading to the mailbag!
Hello,
We simply obtained an Axial SMT10 Grave Digger from tower hobbies. We’re
planning to race in opposition to a 2WD Traxxas Stampede that has the Traxxas
brushless improve.So, I’ve been chatting with a person from Holmes Hobbies to attempt to discover the
finest brushless arrange for our SMT10. My query for you is: are we
going to want to improve the transmission to deal with the additional energy? I
consider the brand new SMT10 has all metallic gears, however I’m unsure if different
upgrades are vital.We plan to make use of the inventory tires.
-Jason W
Hey Jason, so you’re about to race your SMT10 in opposition to a brushless 2WD Stampede, eh? The excellent news is you’ve quite a lot of choices.
First off, sure, the transmission will maintain as much as brushless alright as a result of that’s probably not the fail level if you begin rising energy. That is often the driveshafts, spur gear or a hoop/pinion. However, you continue to can run it on a light brushless system and in all probability be alright, given you mentioned you’re preserving the (mild) inventory tires.
You will completely need to put a entrance sway bar on the truck, although. It’s the most effective mod to them if they’re inventory, and it is going to be much more vital in case you are going brushless.
The inventory SMT10 often does effectively for itself, but when you will sky it out and bash it arduous, simply be ready to in all probability improve some parts as they bust (steering knuckles or rear lockouts often, although nasty tags at velocity can wipe out a housing).
Let me know what system you wind up going with!
I had a query for the Trigger King RC guys- Here’s the deal I’m engaged on a truck for Sport Mod class subsequent yr and want some recommendation on what are the new 17t brushed motors yall use and what esc? So far I’ve discovered matched units from Team Brood and Reedy and a pair others however the one actual “twin motor” esc Google brings up is the rebrand hobbywing from the Clodbuster equipment.
I’m constructing a customized chassis for the Kyosho USA1 (newer one based mostly on Mad collection) so I can run twin brushed motors facilities within the chassis and plan on making an attempt to do a Maximum Overdrive semi physique for it. Been gathering elements for awhile and determining how you can enhance it’s design however I don’t actually know what motors and ESC (or ESCs?) to go along with.
Any and all information on the topic shared can be GREATLY
appreciated!
Thanks upfront,
Michael aka Grits.
Hey Michael, thanks for the query. For these questioning what he’s referring to by “Sport Mod”, it’s mainly a modified stable axle monster truck that’s setup for racing competitors, however is proscribed to brushed motors to maintain prices extra cheap that the limitless brushless vehicles.
I’m assuming the ESC you’re discovering in your Google searches is a Hobbywing QUICRUN WP 880 Dual Brushed ESC, and these are very nice setups for guys eager to run twin brushed motors. Guys within the membership use them for Clods in addition to different twin motor transmissions.
Every membership is completely different in Sport Mod guidelines, however guys in TK are primarily utilizing JConcepts Silent Speed 17t motors with the timing cranked means up. Just be warned that if you flip the timing up, issues have the propensity to get sizzling. It’s not a difficulty when racing as a spherical ends fast. If you will be bashing for a full battery pack although, I’d be aware of the temps on a turned up motor.
The Maximum Overdrive customized USA-1 sounds wild, so ship pics if you end it! Hopefully we line up in opposition to one another this summer time on the race monitor!
Alright of us, that’s it for this week. Until subsequent time, maintain it on all 4’s!