viper6171
RCC Addict
yeah i will have to check the balance after i get my new wheels
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viper's creeper build
- Thread starter viper6171
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viper6171
RCC Addict
okay so i finally got a chance to take the creeper out on some rocks (just a bunch of rip rap ) i want to go out to one of the places that we comp at to test further . the creeper deffinately did better than before , but i have a question for any and all who read this i am running an 18 tooth pinion gear on my creeper with a 55 turn integy motor and sidewinder speedcontrol with 11.1v lipo , is this to big of a pinion cause my motor got pretty dang hot in a short time now before i was using a 12 tooth pinion and didn't have this issue any ideas ?
gottorque
RCC Addict
you might try bringing the pinion down to a 16 or 17. Youl still have the wheel speed from the 3s but will cut back the heat development a bit.
rmdesignworks
I wanna be Dave
Viper,,the real question is,,,how bad were you binding the truck up during the testing,,,binding will create more heat regardless of the pinion,,,and for what its worth,,I run a 19t/55T/3S
viper6171
RCC Addict
thanks guys , yeah i did bind it up more than usual rm so maybe that was it , my main worry is my battery sits right against the side of my motor so i am worried about the heat affecting the battery
rmdesignworks
I wanna be Dave
try the same run again only strap the lipo on the rear axle,,,see what happens. let us know.
viper6171
RCC Addict
i am gonna try to make it out to one of our comp spots and test it out first to see how it does right now i am waiting on my new wheels and then i will work on the weight and balance as well
rmdesignworks
I wanna be Dave
No..I meant run your battery back there to see about the heat. The motor may not be getting enough airflow being blocked in by the battery on one side.
viper6171
RCC Addict
oops my bad i misunderstood what you were trying to say
viper6171
RCC Addict
well my new wheels arrived today ( sorry i have to use a stock picture ) got them mounted up with my rovers but i have to modify my creeper hexes or get some different ones ( the little nub that sticks out in the center is in the way ) , also have to say that they were a load of fun to mount the centers are approx 1" wide . okay here is a pic
viper6171
RCC Addict
okay question has anybody had a problem with aftermarket wheels not fitting on creeper hexes due to the little protrusion in the center of the hex ? do i cut it off or do i attempt drilling the center hole on the wheels bigger ?
rmdesignworks
I wanna be Dave
just grind or cut off the centering ring on the hexes
viper6171
RCC Addict
kinda what i was thinking but i wanted a second or third opinion , thanks rm "thumbsup"
viper6171
RCC Addict
okay i finished modifying the hexes tonight so here are the pics of the creeper with it's new shoes
rmdesignworks
I wanna be Dave
Seeing your rig I see,,,,,,,a,,,,,red eyed tree frog. Sorry but thats what I see in the colors,,,thats not to say however that I dont like it,,,cuz I do,,but ten I also like tree frogs. Hmmf,,who knew?
viper6171
RCC Addict
nah how about a green and black dart frog
rmdesignworks
I wanna be Dave
I dont know man,,,the wheels lean more towards the tree frog
viper6171
RCC Addict
yeah okay i think i see where your goin the holes look like sticky pads on the toes of the frog
viper6171
RCC Addict
well when i was putting the wheels on the creeper one of my factory stub shafts snapped off right at the end of the threads , found out from the guy that i got it from that it was one of the first runs that had the overhardened shafts . so now i have to replace that one unless venom will send me some replacement ones .
viper6171
RCC Addict
well i still had one of the stubs from the front ( replaced with flm stubs ) so i put it on tonight so i could comp this weekend , well i ran into a small problem went to tighten the wheel and " pop " another stub axle broken . and i made sure that i used less pressure on the nut than the last time so i guess it is just the problem of overhardening ( my creeper was one of the early runs that had bad axles ) found out from the guy i bought it from that he had it since the first ones came out . "thumbsup" i sent an e-mail off to venom and am waiting to hear back .
