Hyper 7 rebirth.

[rcoverboard]

Well after some thought I did decide to pull my Hyper 7 PBS out from under the bench and give it a make over. Here is a list of what it is getting, and what I have done. I will update as parts arrive.



Starting format:

Hyper 7 PBS PCR

Electronics:

Mamba Monster Max V3 -- Ordered

www.castlecreations.com/products/mamba_monster.html

8XL brushless motor -- Ordered

cgi.ebay.com/8XL-Brushless-motor-for-Monster-Truck-5mm-shaft-2075KV_W0QQitemZ170275330245QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item170275330245&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Zippy 5s 5000mah Lipo -- Need to order

www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6352&Product_Name=ZIPPY-H_5000mAh_5S1P_20-30C_Lipoly_Pack

Tower pro MG995 servo -- Installed

Nomadio receiver -- Need to order a third one

Hardware:

RC Monster Hyper 7 brushless motor mount -- arrived and installed

www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=rcmhypermount

RC Monster brushless heatsink/clamp -- Ordered

www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=RCM01

Cut PCR servo tray -- complete

Home made battery tray -- complete

Home made velcro battery straps -- in process

I should have everything else to have it running by the end of next week. I may have to ue my other radio for now, but I can deal with that. Huskersforever is lending me his 2 2s lipos to run in series till I can order my 5s.

[rcoverboard]

Slight change, I will be running a 4s lipo for now. From what I have been informed, the 8XL will overheat on a 5s.

[thirdgen89gta]

Niel, you should get an external BEC, this will significantly reduce temps on the controller. Rc-monster.com has some good prices on external BECs, Castle makes one too.

Also, its probably a typo, but you'd want to run the 2x 2s lipo packs in series, not parallel for a 4s pack. Running Parallel would double the capacity rating on the pack, but it would still be 2s.

[rcoverboard]

Opps, you are right about the typo Bill. Thank you.

I was considering looking at getting an external BEC, but wasn't sure how that would work considering the MMM V3 has a built in one.

[thirdgen89gta]

Whenever you step the voltage down, it creates some heat. Normally this can be bled off by the ESC itself. But when you are running hot, using an external system takes a load off the ESC, and the externals are usually much more efficient too.

I think its like $15 or $20.

It should help you out.

[rcoverboard]

My Monster arrived last night. Also Huskersforever was kind enough to let me barrow his 2 2s lipos. I got everything I have in. I am just waiting on my motor clamp and motor. I am also going to order an external BEC.
Here is how it is looking now.

[Muck]

Very Nice!

[rcoverboard]

Update:

When I got home today, my motor clamp and pinion were in the mailbox!!!

Then I was down here looking the buggy over and realized that I wasn't happy with the battery tray. I happened to see an old Stampede chassis laying in one of my parts pile, so I grabbled the tools and did some modding to it. This thing is sturdy now.
Also, here are some pics of the body I painted last night.

[thirdgen89gta]

You should have some fun finishing off those tires now.

[cobra]

god neil when I see this im going to want to make my hyper into this arent I ><

[rcoverboard]

Well, I got the motor today. I think I need to reprogram cuz I am not getting the top speed I want. The thing has jut a ton of punch off the line tho. It will cook all 4 tires. Once I get my top end figured out, it is gunna be a blast.

I also came across a deal last night for a 10XL motor nd pinion assortment. This way I can get a little more speed hehehehe.

[cooter]

just curious is there ever a stopping point for to much power cause you cant even run the stampede at full throttle your like a freakazoid of lippos and brushless systems, rcoverboard== dr. rcinsanoe or we shall just call you tim allen (more power) sorry man its late and im an insomniac

[thirdgen89gta]

AWD = Never enough power. Buggies are so low they really don't wheelie. Just 4 wheel drift.

Niel, if you go crazy with power, I suggest adding a 2ch gyro aka a drift box it'll help keep the power pointed in the right direction.