My ECX AMP - First RC

[Blackstare]

Hello everyone, now that I have been more into the hobby I can show you my Amp and a few upgrades that i've done.

Before the first run



ECX Aluminum turbuckles, aftermarket front bearings, Boost control arms and links (shorter)

Applied team Losi 40 shock oil, replaced shock screws

I bought a boost roller on ebay for 30 bucks and came with these wheels and tires, back tires have foam inserts and and very good traction, I can do wheelies now.

Replaced the stock 20T motor for a Dynamite 15T

Quicrun 1060 ESC

Metal Gear Servo and RPM SSE

Traxxas TQ Rx

Venom 20C 4000mah LiPo (I loved this upgrade!)

Future upgrades include a brushless system and metal gears, maybe a better driveshaft to accomodate the added power.

So, what do you think?

Kind regards/

 

[i_r_beej]

Nice! On my boost, I installed 3mm spacers between the upper and lower mounts on the shocks. This allowed the shock to use the inner-most mounting hole on the shock tower. (I also had to use longer screws.)

 

[Blackstare]

Nice! On my boost, I installed 3mm spacers between the upper and lower mounts on the shocks. This allowed the shock to use the inner-most mounting hole on the shock tower. (I also had to use longer screws.)

I tried to use the inner holes but the shock collided with the shock tower, dind't think of something like your idea, I'll try one of these day, thank you!

 

[i_r_beej]

@Blackstare >> here's a few photos of what I did to my Boost.

 

[JOHN SMALL]

Hello, What is the Model Number for that Tactic Servo? I want a new one for my AMP

Thanks!

 

[Blackstare]

Hello, What is the Model Number for that Tactic Servo? I want a new one for my AMP

Thanks!

It's a Tactic TSX45 Standard High-Torque Metal Gear 2BB Servo, model # LM2827

 

[JOHN SMALL]

Thanks Man!

 

[Blackstare]

I have this on the way, let's see how it turns out

 

[Blackstare]

I got this on the mail today, sadly the ESC hasn't arrived yet.

 

[i_r_beej]

Nice. Let us know how it works out.

 

[Blackstare]

I stripped the hex screws for the gear cover, had to slot them and remove them with a flathead Can I run the car without the gear cover?

Here are some pics during the motor installation.

 

[X]

I stripped the hex screws for the gear cover, had to slot them and remove them with a flathead Can I run the car without the gear cover?

Can you? Yes. Should you? No. You will likely get things stuck between the gears causing issues. Ofcourse that also depends on where and how you drive it.

 

[Blackstare]

Well, I really love the brushless setup, the car screams now.

Unfortunately I broke one shaft Time for a metal upgrade.

 

[Music411]

I run that same motor in my #2 rc.. its alright.. its the car I let my friends drive as its a little tame for me.. If you want something crazy the castle sct 3800kv will blow your mind.. as for metal tranny gears there a must for a brushless system.. your living on borrow time with plastic gears.. for metal driveshafts I've went through 2 sets of hot racing ones.. stay away from those.. I'm looking into other options myself.

 

[i_r_beej]

Make sure you set your slipper clutch correctly! You can't go with the default of "tighten until locked and then back off two turns."

 

[Blackstare]

Can it still be considered an Amp? lol

 

[Blackstare]

Slamming it to the ground and electronics relocation.

Tomorrow I will be installing the full metal gear transmission and metal driveshafts.

Anything I should upgrade before I run a 3s?

 

[Blackstare]

Lowering the height really changed the handling, steers much better and no longer does crazy wheelies.

Here is the metal transmission installation:

My spur ger is really beaten so next mod coming is 32P

 

[gabe619]

Here is the metal transmission installation

where did you get the metal transmission and driveshaft?. Your db is awesome, I'm currently trying to upgrade mine.

 

[Blackstare]

where did you get the metal transmission and driveshaft?. Your db is awesome, I'm currently trying to upgrade mine.

I got them on amazon.

Hot Racing Sect288 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XF8FNWO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ECX 9001 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QVB9QW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1