Looking to buy EKOS

[Bug777]

That is an amazing job. What do you tow it with? Could you retrieve the boat with out helping it onto the trailer?

[forescott]

Aww shucks! I tried towing it with my summit once. It wasnt really set up to roll. More for display!

[Brushless55]

I was actually suprised it came out as well as it did. I used traxxas slash tires/wheels, i/2 inch welded box steel and had it powder coated to match the hull. Hardest part was making the fenders. Here is a couple more pics.

OHHH man!
that would be killer for my Rio 51z
beats the stock wood stand

[Bug777]

I took it for another run today. I was a bit disappointed in how it went. It still seems to be nose down when running. I think i will start mucking around with the strut angle now.

[VIKOS]

strut angle will help alot speaking of struts my flex cable snapped the other day right by the coupler. Had to remove the pieces that where still bolted in lost the left machined prop..and this was the stronger cables from jeff on stock motors..I was surprised that this could actually happen even when lubed and cleaned on the regular.lol

[scubasteve95]

ive been using jeffs wires there built like brick sh!t houses.....
tough as nails and take all the abuse i give them.
i would go with those...i'll never use flex again.
vikos is right get your stingers more pos.

[forescott]

I took it for another run today. I was a bit disappointed in how it went. It still seems to be nose down when running. I think i will start mucking around with the strut angle now.

Which batteries are you using? And you have the venom red props right? 32 or 36mm?

[forescott]

ive been using jeffs wires there built like brick sh!t houses.....
tough as nails and take all the abuse i give them.
i would go with those...i'll never use flex again.
vikos is right get your stingers more pos.

If you have the extra cash, the wire drives are really the way to go on the ekos. I have a set of Jeffs flex cables that I've never used. They fit a little tight in the stock stuffing tubes.

[LarrysDrifter]

Im with forescott on the wire drives.They are awesome.Be sure to use collets and not the set screw type couplers.

[Bug777]

Which batteries are you using? And you have the venom red props right? 32 or 36mm?

I am using a pair of LRP 2200mah 3S 25C LiPo's. I am waiting on some 5000mah batteries to arrive. I just have the stock props which came with it.

I have spoken to Venom about the Port ESC. I have to return it to them for warranty. I should have the replacement back by Thurseday this week.

[Bug777]

Im with forescott on the wire drives.They are awesome.Be sure to use collets and not the set screw type couplers.

Thanks. I will look into this later. I have to get some larger batteries first.

[forescott]

Definetely! The mah on your batteries is too low and is most likely the cause of poor performance. Don't get too concerned with the stinger trim until you get those new packs.

[Bug777]

Ok. Thanks. I will order them in the next couple of days.

[scubasteve95]

bug777,
3s-5000mah packs are only going to give
you more run time(you are using 3s-2200mah correct)
also more weight.
she will run even more nose heavy but longer.
i'm thinking you will still need to get your stingers more pos
or she will still run wet.
i could be wrong but sounds right to me.

[forescott]

True scuba, but if the mah is too low then the batteries wont put out enough amps that the motors require to reach their maximum potential. I wouldnt dip below 3000mah on any brushless setup.