TRF511 on the way, some ?s

[helmet993]

So I just bought a TRF511 and I was hoping to fit my Mamba Max Pro and JR z9100s servo in it with a Castle External BEC. The Mamba is the pro one cell version with solder posts.

Also I am planning to run a Novak Ballistic 13.5 brushless motor to start. I race 1/8 buggy but our indoor track is geared now for short course and the buggy is too big so this will be my first 4wd 1/10.

Will Mamba Pro ESC fit? Do I have to use a low profile servo?

Also right off the bat I will need a Lipo tray, body, front/rear wing and rims right?

[Jan Larsen]

The MMP is a big speedo when talking the 511. You'll most definately need a low profile servo to fit it in, otherwise there a big chance the speedo will hit the spurgear layshaft assembly.
Obviously you'll need a body (Ass. B44 will 90% fit in an emergency) and wing of your own choice. Cant remember if teh 511 comes with rims, but any hex front/pin rear type wheels will fit.

[helmet993]

Thanks for the reply! Quick too

For speedo, the Tekin RS is easy to get here but I like having the Mamba since it is in all my other cars. Do you have any suggestions?

Will a 13.5 be a dog or good to start with and gain confidence?

I'm excited and can't wait to see how this does on the track. Seems all new 1/10 4wd are going for the Durango right now.

[Donutt]

I run the MMP in my 511. It just fits although obscures the slipper clutch adjustment with a socket spanner, so I grip it with mini pliers and set it that way.

I also run it with a BLS451 servo - pretty big servo there is room, if you're happy to compromise the slipper adjustment.

I've not had any issues running it for this season - it's bullet-proof and fits well under the body including fan.

I'll take a pic and post it tomorrow.

[helmet993]

Dom, thanks I am happy to hear you will share a picture of your setup! What motor do you run?

[Donutt]

I run the X12 6.5 Octa. I'll dig up ratios etc as well.

Mostly grass tracks up here in Scotland - not had a chance to run much on astro - broke a driveshaft both times I tried and had no spare! (Talywain then CSOR).

[mattybucks]

Originally Posted by Donutt

Mostly grass tracks up here in Scotland

Is that because the astro keeps on getting stolen?

Grass tracks eh, we used to have a load of them in my region, now there's not one. I might have to move to Scotland, (now there's something I thought I'd never say!)

[Donutt]

Here! if there's anyone going to steal grass, you can trust the Scots - half the old farts my age claim that a piece of their back lawn is part of "Wembley" - aye right!

Truth is, off-road's been dead in Scotland for at least 8 years and it's making a comeback, here, at last! Thanks in the main to clubs like Falkirk and Stonehaven who've been trying to get things moving again.

There used to be a big scene here, but TC took over.

I expect both these clubs will in the next year or two, put some plans together for a permanent track once numbers come up to support it, and there'll be two new venues to consider for the 2012, 2013 or maybe 2014 BRCA series?

Pack yer macs & jumpers - it can be cold & wet... (but its awfy pretty, especially when the sun comes to play!)

[Donutt]

Three quick picks of the Castle MMP in the TRF511

You might notice there's a small gap between the end of the centre shaft and the edge of the heatsink. It's about 2mm.
There's so little flex, there's no mark on the heatsink after half a dozen meetings or more.

The motor wires are run down alongside the speedo, along the bottom deck, then come up to cross over above the front belt, then across to the motor.

I've had the speedo out twice now, to clean, and refresh the install - I don't trust to failure - prefer to re-install periodically, just to be safe.
Next time I'm doing the re-install, I'll produce some more pics.