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Old 09-21-2010, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackGMC
How long do the batteries last on that thing? That little boat is freaking nuts.
That all depends on youre driving style and the miliamp hour batteries you use. But mine goes for about 10min.
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dang that second one is wicked
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TTT suckas!! here is my little beast all finished up with 3200kv brushless, 3s lipo, 60A fan cooled esc, garage paint by myself, and a few other goodies. has around $85 plus shipping in it! i have 2 batteries i got for it plus i can use all the ones i have for my other toys too.






and the reason it goes so fast....



DAS STIG!!!!!




i haven't painted the visor yet so i had to photshop it on very poorly lol
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Is that the stig or his Aquatic cousin?
Old 10-14-2010, 09:19 PM
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Dude i took mine out today and was chasing a few ducks and ended up running it into a freakin dock. Flipped over and got water all inside. Damn ESC started smoking.. Looks like its time for some better electronics
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dont feel bad i used too small of an ESC and ended up with a flaming jet boat... now i have a 60A fan cooled fully programable.


it is his australian aquatic cousin!!!


btw i ordered from hobbyking and got the ems shipping for like $18 vs $9 and got the box in 3 days!! they have some good parts for crazy good prices too!
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Originally Posted by chevrolet all the way
dont feel bad i used too small of an ESC and ended up with a flaming jet boat... now i have a 60A fan cooled fully programable.


it is his australian aquatic cousin!!!


btw i ordered from hobbyking and got the ems shipping for like $18 vs $9 and got the box in 3 days!! they have some good parts for crazy good prices too!
Haha i had a flaming jetboat when i was running 11.1v on the stock motor.

Im looking to go with a diferent setup. My stock impeller isnt doing good and the impeller shaft is leaking water so a new drive is in the near future.

How is that 3200kv outrunner doing for you? Im looking now for some more speed so any suggestions on a motor??
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if you are upgrading to the graupner intake you will be able to flow more so go with around a 3400-3500kv range. i am happy with my setup. no heat at all and plenty of power.

i say a motor similar to this on 3s

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...idProduct=8616

or this

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=11178
this on is basically the motor im using except 3500kv instead of 3200kv. it can go all the way up to 4s but can pull 50A so better look for an ESC


that should be crazy power without over heating or over spinning a graupner intake

here is the esc i run and it will be plenty of power for either of those motors. it is also programable by a card or a little button on it. there is an extra little spot to put lights which will be the next mod on mine unless i kill this impeller and need a graupner first..

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=11743
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Thats actually not a bad deal at all for that stuff. I really like that esc too
What kind of charger do you have? I have the turnigy $6 charger but im wanting to upgrade already.
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I dont understand the lingo you guys are saying but those are badass. Seems cheap to build too.


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