NUE Power on 4S

[JEDNJONES]

Jerry, I ended up making my drive into a pretzel!! And I was only running 4s. I took a cable from a .130 flex system, soldered the end, filed it down to fit in the stock drive end. Also was able to use a small piece of teflon as well, up on the motor side. Had to solder and file the coupler side as well.
Not sure how it's going to work, haven't run it since that conversion. As soon as I do, I will post my results.
It looks like it will work well, but since it's not much bigger than the stock flex, it might not hold up much better. But I didn't want to have to rebuild the whole drive as of yet. Maybe over the winter.... Lol

That sounds like another option as well. Thanks for letting me know. I am trying to find the correct wire drive parts to order but, im having a hard time finding the longer cable length...so, .130 may be another choice.
Jerry

[forescott]

I'm working on getting a wire drive for the p-1 as well. Same drive as the ekos, just longer wire. And Jeff has the 5mm to .062 couplers.

[JEDNJONES]

I'm working on getting a wire drive for the p-1 as well. Same drive as the ekos, just longer wire. And Jeff has the 5mm to .062 couplers.

When you figure out what parts to order, please let me know.
Thanks

[996TURBO]

54 mph is mighty fast on 4s. You have that boat dialed in

[JEDNJONES]

Thanks. She runs pretty good but, its down for awhile. The 4mm cable didnt hold up. I heard your building a cat to run next year at the Northern MI RC Kilo runs...is that true?
Had fun runnin with ya this year at the mini poker run.
Jerry

[Jesse J]

Ya, I don't think they had us in mind when they opted for 1/8" flex... I bet Jeff could make a .150 flex that stepped down to 4mm for the strut, or wire drive, I am sure he could do 4mm on that. I would feel better about .078" wire, as I have snapped the .062 before on high power/load situations. You could even go .098 for some beef - as long as your tube is low curve.

[JEDNJONES]

Yea, Ive emailed Jeff my specs and hes supposed to put somthing together for me. Ive just missed out on running it the last 3 weeks. The .150 / 4mm sounds like a good idea. I am not opposed to a whole new flex/stinger/rudder system. If I can find somthing that looks scale. I need somthing before my lake freezes too.

[forescott]

I just got .062 wire drive w/4mm shaft and an octura 5mm to .062 hex collet for the p-1. .062 wire has held up so far on my ekos running x442 props, so I would think it would be ok on the p-1 as well.

[Jesse J]

Keep in mind that the power systems in twins work much less than single motor set ups. It could be a good set up though. I will be interested to see how you like it.

[forescott]

I just figured its turning the same prop, and at less rpm than my ekos. I would have ordered larger wire, but I don't think .078 wire fits in a 4mm shaft. We'll see if it stays together!!

[JEDNJONES]

I just got .062 wire drive w/4mm shaft and an octura 5mm to .062 hex collet for the p-1. .062 wire has held up so far on my ekos running x442 props, so I would think it would be ok on the p-1 as well.

Where did you get a longer wire setup for the P1 Scott? You only sold your hatch, Not your whole boat right?

[Jesse J]

I just figured its turning the same prop, and at less rpm than my ekos. I would have ordered larger wire, but I don't think .078 wire fits in a 4mm shaft. We'll see if it stays together!!

well, .125" flex fits, so .078" wire would have to. If you stay with 42mm and smaller props, you probably be fine. Might run some plastic props at first.

Actually, I broke mine because I was not absolutely in line motor-stuffing and was invoking a bit of a pressure point.

[JEDNJONES]

well, .125" flex fits, so .078" wire would have to. If you stay with 42mm and smaller props, you probably be fine. Might run some plastic props at first.

Actually, I broke mine because I was not absolutely in line motor-stuffing and was invoking a bit of a pressure point.

Jesse, Do you have anything laying around that would get my boat back in the water?

[forescott]

Where did you get a longer wire setup for the P1 Scott? You only sold your hatch, Not your whole boat right?

Jeff Wholt @ rcraceboat.com. You have to send him a PM to get the longer length wire.

[forescott]

well, .125" flex fits, so .078" wire would have to. If you stay with 42mm and smaller props, you probably be fine. Might run some plastic props at first.

Actually, I broke mine because I was not absolutely in line motor-stuffing and was invoking a bit of a pressure point.

Mine lines up horribly as well. Been trying to shim and grind the mount to straighten it and lower it at the same time!