T5m build starts!

I finally started the build of my T5m. Then I realized I still need a Nova Slipper and could use a light motor plate to help with the install of my temp sensor for my 4px radio. Yup!  No more checking the temperature with my Exergen temp gun. I can just look at the display on my radio!  I think I can even data log the temps during a run, if I get a micro sd card. Hmmmm.

Yup. I cut the center chassis brace to have more options in mounting the electronics.

Dirt Refresher

I bought some Tire Refresher from JConcepts new Dirt Products line. This is a compound which refreshes the rubber of a tire to give it a new rubber feel.

It is not a traction additive or tire sauce. The bottle says so. 

The instructions say to wash the tire, apply this to the tire, let sit for several minutes, then wash off , and store or use the tire.  I plan to use the tire for racing after wiping off the excess with a wet rag.   Will my lap times drop?  I guess I'll find out Saturday. 

Custom iCharger charge cable

My buddy who works as an electronics technician, meaning he has very good soldering and wiring skills, built me custom 2s balancing cables for my iCharger 4010 Duo.

The cables are built with 10awg high strand count pure copper wire, with thick silicone insulation, 4mm bullets, and hidden balancing wires. Each cable is specific to the left or right channel on the charger, as the ports are reversed from one side to the other. Below is a pic of the right (Ch 2) cable. 

Update 4/8/15

The second cable was completed!  Below is a pic of the 2 of them side by side. 

I got both custom cables for $40, $5 cheaper than 1 Trinity Lightning cable.

Road trip to IERC

I managed to talk my friends into racing up north at IERC this week. I really wanted to spend the race bucks I won my last trip there.  I raced in intermediate stock buggy. 

I blew out in r1 crashing several times. 

In r2 I got myself back together and put in a run good enough to qualify 3rd. 

In the main I crashed a few times and fell back early in the race. But I calmed down and drove clean in the closing laps. Everyone else started crashing and I passed them and managed to finish 2nd. I could've raced in the expert main but they allowed zero time to get ready so I decided to just skip the race.  

I also got my new resistor bank to allow me to be able to discharge batteries up to 40A!  It works really well!

T5m is here!

My T5m was delivered yesterday!

I've also been slowly collecting electronics and parts to use with my new mid motor truck!

For electronics I picked up a Tekin RSX speed controller, Futaba R304SBE receiver, and Futaba S9352HV servo. 

I also picked up some aluminum rear hexes, JConcepts Finnisher titanium turnbuckles, and Avid shock mounts with Schelle bushings.

At some point I also want to pick up a JC Finnisher body.