The Capt's Brushless Lipo 7.4 Micro-t

[captanabolic]

OK I had to do it so I converted my micro T to brushless using some old parts I had laying around and some new parts I bought. Here are some pics. So for this special project I figured it needed a special body. I love the old tamiya SAND SCORCHER so this body will get done up in the classic SAND Scorcher paint job.

Here it is: with electronics naked.
Hitec HS55 servo almost a direct drop in nothing a little dremeling to the chassis and the servo case could not fix (cant see it I'll get pics of it) for steering servo. I switched out the top two gears from the stock servo so I could use the stock servo saver. Sweet. Hard wired to the Receiver.
Tekin MINI RAGE BRUSHLESS ESC No case Perfect!! 20 bucks from a guy at the track. Hardwired to the GWS PICO naro 75MHZ receiver (from my micro boat) sorry!! Feiageo 12MMx22MM 5750KV brushless motor. Micron FP 250mah 12C 2 Cell Pack (bp HobBies) Fits in the stock compartment just have to trim the shrink wrap. and wiggle it in.
Tamiya 1/32nd scale 4x4 body. Threaded axles, Alum rear hubs(nice stuff off some privateer selling on ebay.) (HR)Alum rear arm stay. (Alum front c hubs. HR alum knuckles.
Micro deans connectors for motor, esc, batts.

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Ok for performance man this thing is so smooth from a standstill to super ballistic. Wheelies for the whole pack. It runs literally for 35min. The ESC setup for default settings I didn't even play with the settings. I love how slow or how fast I can go with the Tekin controller. I had the lipos in with stock electronics but it was a little difficult to control. Seems like the control would STEP UP. Well there it is I know some are gonna say it is a waste but I run this thing a lot. I just cant get enough of brusless and lipos. I'm thinking of converting my lawn mower!!! LOL I'll get more pics of the body when it is painted. And some video.

[alfred]

Nice job man, looks good. Is your T stable at high speeds.:D

[captanabolic]

Alfred,
It is pretty stable at high speeds as long as I dont have to turn quick. Some better shocks and some decent springs will help. They are on the menu. It is a speedy little bugger.

[alfred]

Glad to hear that man, so do you run that sucker inside or outside or both.:D

[captanabolic]

Alfred,
I have only run it inside. I will give it a whirl outside when the weather gets a little nicer. Need to find some jumps and ramps and stuff for a good indoor bash session.

[alfred]

Thats cool man.....i would love to see what it can do on the pavement........

[ghiro]

I love the Sand Scorcher,i made my Mini-T baja body looks like it,to bad i couldn't find the driver figure,great job! How about the differential ? Did it hold up fine?Did you use so me silicon grease in it?