Darin's Top Speed 2 FE Conversion...

[Darin Jordan]

The instructions say to use them if you need them. If the boat hooks badly, then installing the pads may help. If it doesn't then you don't really need them. This is according to Jerry Dunlap, they guy who designed the boat. Bottom right of Page 13 talks about the recovery pads.

We raced with Jerry in October and he recommended we use them... so we are all using the recovery pads... they are needed and help a lot in the corners...... Additionally... my Tommy Lee/Geraghty tunnel has them built in... the Lynx has them built in... and my WoodStuff 3.5 comes with them as well... I'd recommend using them...

[Bill-SOCAL]

The instructions say to use them if you need them. If the boat hooks badly, then installing the pads may help. If it doesn't then you don't really need them. This is according to Jerry Dunlap, they guy who designed the boat. Bottom right of Page 13 talks about the recovery pads.

[properchopper]

Recovery pads yes or no ?

Should I install the recovery pads ? What's the "conventional wisdom" on these critters ?

[Darin Jordan]

Like I said before, this is all your fault ; How do you sleep at night ?

Just like with the SV27 class we created for our "overglorified club race" last summer... I don't mind at all being blamed for people having TOO MUCH FUN!!

[properchopper]

Yup !

Like I said before, this is all your fault ; How do you sleep at night ?

[Darin Jordan]

Looks good Tony... the wiring exits look kind of familiar...

From this point forward, all of my servos will go either WAY in the front, or WAY in the back, as you've done here... It's MUCH easier to work with the center section completely clear of hard mounted parts and steering gear...

It's really nice to see this class reviving the way it is... I really hope this trend continues!

[properchopper]

Almost ready !!

A few more tweaks and she's ready for trials. Added some mods of my own : Made the radio box removeable, fastens with stainless screws. Extended battery floor to simplify CG adjustments. Placed servo in back & used low profile servo to keep linkages short to eliminate flex. Made custom servo arm for motor to keep alignment simple. Smoked acrylic covers just for the hell of it. Using Lipo Saver to protect battery. Should get 'er wet in a few days. Fun build, but kinda like building a "ship in a bottle "

[Darin Jordan]

I'd prefer to stick with 4S as that is what I have, just unsure about the 1Y

Dave

I believe the 1Y is 2200KV... on 4S, which is about 16V under load... that's about 35,000RPM... That is an excellent motor for a P-Sport or P-Mono... so I don't see why it wouldn't be equally as good on a TS-2 or other 3.5 tunnel...

I have that same motor and fully intend on using it on my 29" Lee/Geraghty tunnel I'm working on, using 4S... I expect it to be a rocket!

I'd suggest you give it a try, then decide... I've seen a TS-2 on the AMMO motor, and it was a rocket... This motor is WAY more capable, so it should make that hull go ballistic...

[MOTOboat]

4S or 5S

Might the 1.5Y be a better choice for the larger boat with a 5 or 6S?

I should weigh the two bare hulls for curiosity.

I'd prefer to stick with 4S as that is what I have, just unsure about the 1Y

Dave

[Darin Jordan]

Probally a lot better choice than trying to keep the TS2 on the water?

In my opinion, YES... We've tried the TS-2 with the AMMO 2300KV motor and it was FAST... but the handling wasn't great... not great at all...

[MOTOboat]

WS or TS2 FE

Probally a lot better choice than trying to keep the TS2 on the water?

[Darin Jordan]

I have a 1515 1.5 & 1Y I had for building a TS2 FE... but have been looking at the Woodstuff thinking of converting it to a FE.

I think the 1515 1Y has a lot of potential on that 32" tunnel with 4S1P power... or 4S2P if you can fit it... Might not be necessary to go 2P... if you get the new Elite 4500 30C cells, they should be able to handle 1P fine if you don't overprop it...

That'd be a fast combo...

[MOTOboat]

WoodStuff

I have a 1515 1.5 & 1Y I had for building a TS2 FE... but have been looking at the Woodstuff thinking of converting it to a FE.

This is just for fun running. I enjoy the building... I just hate to disassemble the Nitro setup...

But the truth is I seldom use it and it is kindof under powered.

MOTOboat

[Darin Jordan]

Darin,

What length of hull is your woodstuff?

Mine is 28"... It's kind of a tight squeeze to get everything inside it, but I managed... Haven't tested it yet... but I anticipate it going fine with the SV27 setup on there...

32" might be a tad big for the SV27 setup...

[MOTOboat]

WoodStuff

Darin,

What length of hull is your woodstuff?

I have a 32" Woodstuff I was thinking of using instead of the TS2.. Initially I thought the WS would be too heavy but it is an awsome handling hull with a 3.5 KB SS. Just a little underpowered as my motor is stock.

I acutally find the Supreme FE more fun to drive (Sport only) as you never quite know if it is going to flip.

I look forward to your results.

MOTOboat