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That’s probably going to be the one piece of the puzzle that I’ll keep quiet on.Heck yeah. Jumping straight into the build I see. Mind if I ask your gearing on the 1717?
I started off running a Garmin Forerunner 201 and gave it away to another member here on the forum after switching to the smaller and more accurate GSM020 gps.I see most of us are using the Garmin Forerunner as the GPS. Well, I happened to have one too and the mounts that came with it. The standard mount can be double-stick taped to the underside of the body, Which is what I did. Us the good double-stick tape, not the cheap stuff. I good roll is about $25.
I always see people strapping the GPS to the rear of the car which doesn't really make sense to me, a non-expert. under the roof, will see no air draft problems, and fairly safe since the mounting clamps this thing on pretty tight. But if another type of GPS is owned the same idea can be applied. It just doesn't make sense strapped to the back like a cooler of beer, 1/7 scale of course. -Dave
Not initially, but that’s why I clocked the 1717 on the motor mount the way I did. That steering post blocks the sensor port off with the motor clocked in the standard position and it would only take a few minutes to go sensored in its current orientation.Wondering if you plan on installing the sensor wire? Makes take offs so smooth. Also low speed turn arounds are much more manageable.
That’s probably going to be the one piece of the puzzle that I’ll keep quiet on.
The maiden pass will be geared soft for 1-teens just to give me some good baseline data and fine tune the suspension/alignment.
Make two setsLipos have arrived.
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Now that I have them in hand, I can start working on dual custom aluminum battery trays specifically for these.
As generous as the stock tray dimensions are, these low center of gravity pancake style lipos don’t come close to fitting inside the stock trays.
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I knew they wouldn’t fit when I bought them but, looking down the road to future plans to run the 1100kv 2028 motor, these lipos stack perfectly on one side together. While I’m in the fab shop I may go ahead and make a twin fan mount for the 1717 and incorporate a plate to mount the gps to.
I hope you have a long and promising life ahead of you @Mr.Duke !I’m not competing against anyone other than myself on this adventure.
1) Chase a number
2) Gain knowledge and valuable data
3) Make changes
4) Achieve goal
5) Chase a higher number
6) Repeat steps 2 through 5 util out of money, no more cars to crash, divorced or dead.
That, in lawyer's terms, is called "plausible denial". I have seen many R/C videos and you are correct in that the first thing they do after a run, is look at the tail to check the speed. But, funny, I can't recall a time that I saw someone check for speed and then not pull the body off next.Ppl just like to access it easily without taking the body off
I think the term "instant gratification" applies here. Something more common at younger generationsThat, in lawyer's terms, is called "plausible denial". I have seen many R/C videos and you are correct in that the first thing they do after a run, is look at the tail to check the speed. But, funny, I can't recall a time that I saw someone check for speed and then not pull the body off next.
Just messing with ya buddy, Dave
Well, the fact is that I'm 60 and still a hippie. Imagine that? Missed the sixties by a couple but I caught most of the madness, especially growing up in the New York area.I think the term "instant gratification" applies here. Something more common at younger generations
Maybe a 200+ mph world record car? I think some other newbie named @LibertyMKiii ir something will be going for it but you can take themExcellent! Any goals for this build or is that hush-hush?
That tray is awfully close to that rear wheel. Your level of confidence inspires me.Making steady progress on the battery trays.
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I agree.That tray is awfully close to that rear wheel. Your level of confidence inspires me.
It is close, but I don't necessarily see it needing to be farther away. If there is enough wiggle in the rear axle/carrier that the wheel will contact it, there are larger problems.I agree.
Yea, he could dremel away 1/4" and have plenty of room.
Psh...it's just a built in tire truer.There’s plenty of room there. I can torque the wheel inward by hand with moderate force and still have clearance.
If for some reason it’s ever an issue I can always revise the program and cut new trays within minutes.
Yep put an edge on that and problem solved.Psh...it's just a built in tire truer.
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