Just got a blitz ese.

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got myself a TRX Slash and I'm loving it!!
always liked these short course trucks myself, although i want a HPI 5T but cant afford one so i got a Mini 5T imo. lol
 
ok shocks ball diff (ill run it till it blows up) tranny slipper all done on mine taking a break ...

For shocks I'm using Erics Shauvers set up first time out on the ESE, Ill adjust it from there. Anything has to be better then my rtr blitz..

Front:
I did front shocks with the #3 spacer
A Piston.
Team losi 25 wt oil that is = to 294 on the cs scale or 30o wt .. HPI-30
84.5 MM

Rear:
No spacer
B Piston
Losi 27.5 = to 345 or near 35o wt HPI- 35
102.5 MM
 
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ok shocks ball diff (ill run it till it blows up) tranny slipper all done on mine taking a break ...

For shocks I'm using Erics Shauvers set up first time out on the ESE, Ill adjust it from there. Anything has to be better then my rtr blitz..

Front:
I did front shocks with the #3 spacer
A Piston.
Team losi 25 wt oil that is = to 294 on the cs scale or 30o wt .. HPI-30
84.5 MM

Rear:
No spacer
B Piston
Losi 27.5 = to 345 or near 35o wt HPI- 35
102.5 MM

Justin, where'd you find that info at?
 
Got some more work done tonight along with pics during the build process. Mainly got most of the front end all done minus shocks and bumpers. Also still need to hook the servo arm up to the servo saver, but can't do that until I got the funds for a new Rx. I maybe pickin that up on Monday or Tuesday along with gettin the ESC ordered. Well, here are the pics.

Front shock tower with upper arms mounted.
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Lower arm mount, lower arms, hubs, carriers, and axles installed.
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Shock tower and servo saver mount mounted together.
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Everything shown above mounted to the main chassis. Along with tie-rods and bumper mount/skid plate.
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That's all for now. I'll start on the back sometime mid-week. Or, after I get the Rx so I can at least finish the front end. So, stay tuned for more.
 
Mines done .. 7 hrs with 2 breaks to check threads here. I did a few extras. PMing you with the extras. I don't want to post it in your thread ... Ill make one another day...
 
Mines done .. 7 hrs with 2 breaks to check threads here. I did a few extras. PMing you with the extras. I don't want to post it in your thread ... Ill make one another day...

Must be nice. I've probably got about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. build time into mine. 30-45 min. a day for the past couple days when I was able to sneak in the time. Never got a PM from you abut the extras. Let me know what's up.
 
Must be nice. I've probably got about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. build time into mine. 30-45 min. a day for the past couple days when I was able to sneak in the time. Never got a PM from you abut the extras. Let me know what's up.

I was going to show you the dye job and not post it but I ended up making that thread.. I cant stop once I start a build unless I need parts.. I'm like a addict. wish I could walk away!
 
I was going to show you the dye job and not post it but I ended up making that thread.. I cant stop once I start a build unless I need parts.. I'm like a addict. wish I could walk away!

Oh ok, I thought it might have been some set-up tips. I don't have a choice about not spendin the time to finish the build. My wife doesn't know I have it yet. Hopefully gonna get a majority of the rest done this week. Still have to wait for a Rx, motor, ESC, and battery though, so it's still not gonna be fully finished.
 
Got most of the rear done today. All that's left is the shocks, bumpers, body mounts, battery strap, and all those other odds and ends. Then all I have to do is get a motor, ESC, Rx, pinions, and battery and it'll be ready to run. Gonna pick up a Rx tomorrow and possibly order the ESC, if not, I'm gonna try and get the ESC ordered on Friday. Anyways, here's the pics.

Right rear arm.
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Left rear arm.
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Rear skid plate and shock tower.
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Same as above, different angle.
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Arms mounted to rear end.
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Trans mounted.
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Different angle.
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Another different angle.
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Rear upper brace installed.
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Rear veiw of same pic as above.
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That's all for now. Gonna try and finish the rest this week or next. Stay tuned.
 
Inside hole 3 MM of Spacers, middle hole on the hub 49.5 MM buckle inside to inside. shocks in top center and low inside on arm 2+ kick and 4 toe block. the body puts allot of CG high. this helps fight it..
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Inside hole 3 MM of Spacers, middle hole on the hub 49.5 MM buckle inside to inside. shocks in top center and low inside on arm 2+ kick and 4 toe block. the body puts allot of CG high. this helps fight it..
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I'm tweaking off this sheet. It felt a lil better then my rtr from the start but I still don't know ATM. I only ran one pack w/o the timing system. I don't know if I improved anything.

http://www.hpiracing.com/filehost/Blitz_Setup_Beta_3.17.2009_OC-RC_TG_web.pdf

Cool deal, thanks for tips Justin. Got 1 more step done today. Gonna take and post pics tomorrow.
 
Got more done yesterday and finished it up for the most part today. All I have left to do is build and install the shocks, get a Rx (thanks tornacl), get a motor, ESC, and battery. I also still need to paint the body and mount the rims/tires which I already have. After all these are taken care of, it'll be go time. Here's the pics..

Battery hold down bar, side guards, and ant. mount installed.
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Front bumper and body post installed.
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Rear bumper and body post installed.
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Enjoy these for now until I get the rest done.
 
Here's the latest update. I got the motor ordered today. I'm getting the Novak Ballistic 17.5t to run in stock class. All I have left to get now is a ESC, batt., and pinions. Tornacl is sendin me a Rx in a trade deal. Also, still need to build the shocks and paint the body, but that's minor stuff. That's all for now.
 
Ok guys, the motor I ordered and paid for on Wed came in the mail today from Cali. Talk about fast shipping. It's the Novak ballistic 17.5t sensored brushlees motor. This way I can still race in the stock class. Any way, here's the pic of the motor. I may end up havin to get a longer sensor harness and I also need to get the motor's power wires. Now, all that's left is the ESC, Rx, batt., and pinions.

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Update.... Mamba Max Pro ESC just got ordered today, should be here sometime next week. Won't be able to pick it up til the following week (in-laws are gonna be here all next week). Also put 2 LiPo packs on lay-away. Rx should be here sometime next week also from tornacl. Stay tuned for the next update.
 
Pick up some more goodies yest. afternoon. I now have 99% of everything I need to have a runnin blitz ese. All I have left to get now are some pinion gears. The LHS was all out of the ones I was lookin for. I'm gonna call another LHS and see what they have and maybe pick them up on Monday after I get off from work. Now for the pics of the new parts.

Castle Creations Mamba Max ESC. All I need to do is solder on the battery connector and mount it up. Also, in the box was a discount coupon for a free Castle Link USB adapter. All I have to fet now is the usb cable and download the software.
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Spektrum SR300 Rx. (never got the one fom tornacl)
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Venom 7.4v 2s 5000mah 40c hard case LiPo battery. It's got a burst rate of 80c. I actually got 2 of them, 1 for me and 1 for my wife's Losi Strike.
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Gonna get started on finishin up the ese as much as I can tonight. Gonna start on the shocks and while waitin for the air bubbles to work their way up and out, I'm gonna get started on the electronics. Stay tuned for more pics and updates.
 
The Blitz ESE is finally finished. For my shock set-up, I went with HPI 40wt (400 cs), B piston, no internal limiters, and 11mm of pre-load for the front. HPI 40wt. (400 cs), A piston, no internal limiters, and 11.5mm of pre-load for the rear. As it sits, the arms are just above level. Now for the finished pics. I haven't got the body painted yet, gonna try and work on that this week.

Novak 17.5t sensored brushless motor. 77/30 gearing.
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Mamba Max Pro ESC. Only settings changed via Castle Link was the LiPo voltage cut-off, BEC voltage output, and brake power.
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Front view.
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Rear view.
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Side view.
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Would have gotten more pics, but the camera batteries died on me. I also picked up a JConcepts undertray lid (or whatever they're called). Getting ready to go run the first pack thru it now. I'll update tom. afternoon.
 
I'm interested to see how that novak goes; big name in the brushless racing scene so between that and the esc you picked id have to say you made good choices. you'll have to let us know.


I'm diggin those venom packs... interested to hear your feedback on those as well.
 
looks good jr how you do u like the 40c pack so far i like my 20c for right now and u may have to drop down to a 28 pinion due to temps
 

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