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24-12-2008
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8th Electric conversions/cars
Hi Guys, been thinkng about getting or converting an 8th car to elec power, just had a few questions about it.
Is it better to buy a converted car, Losi 8e or Castor Racing compared to converting a nitro version?? What cells are peope using?? If read that 2x 7.4v lipo is the way to go. What sort of run times are you getting?? What electric packages are best? Novak or castle creations, I see that Ryan Maifield runs castle creations in his rc8. Is this class going to take off or is it a fad?? Discuss...... 
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24-12-2008
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Hey there - the good thing with a roller over the conversion route is there is no wasted parts and invariably a better layout - certainly the Caster has the most balanced set up and allows you to use 2 x "normal" 7.4v packs..
In termsof power set ups - the Castle is light years ahead of the Novak stuff. For a buggy there is a 2650kv set up due shortly as a combo with the Mamba Monster Max esc - this has to be the answer. Using a Nue based motor they are more efficent, run cooler and have better suited winds.. I dont think it will replae Nitro but once ppl have seen them run many are bowled over. With the advent of brushless and lipo it has become so much simpler and with investment from many big names, caster, Losi, Associated etc it is certain to grow.. get one and have a blast! Pete
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24-12-2008
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this will be out early next year.....
 take upto a 6S lipo, and no need for a receiver pack either, and in testing, has been awesome
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24-12-2008
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Yep - was looking at specs earlier - looks good - I think they have motors in the pipeline as well, Tekin are sure to provide a viable alternative..
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24-12-2008
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I do believe there are motors to come later on, and the software will be fully adjustable and have the ability to upgrade too, via the hotwire. And with the software I have been testing lately, on the RS, it definately gets the most out of a motor.
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dragon paints : team tekin : fusion hobbies :SCHUMACHER RACING : Nuclear R/C for all my sticky and slippery stuff - if it needs gluing or lubing, Nuclear RC is the man!
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