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rufazz · #21 26-01-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SyncSubaru

Im having some trouble converting my LiPo Turnigys to Deans Plugs. Cant cut enough wire off, cant solder it to the connection...

Any tips?

im in stratton can do it for you mate if you wont to pop around

SyncSubaru · #22 27-01-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rossco

When you go to actually solder the wire to the deans tab:

'tin' the deans plug terminal with solder.
Also tin the wire as well.

By 'tin' I mean add some solder to both the wire & the terminal separately first.

I usually tin the wire first, whilst the solder is semi solid (hot) I flatten the wire to make it resemble the size of the deans terminal. Then hold the wire to the deans terminal & heat it from the underside of the deans terminal until the solder flows (10 seconds).

You really need a 50w + iron to make it easy (I use a 100w soldering station).

Also, I always plug a spare opposing plug half to the pins (plugged in half way) to help remove excess heat from the deans housings, they can melt if your hold heat on them for too long.

Keep the tip of your iron clean!

Wet a sponge and run the tip across it before adding fresh solder to the tip (the tip should look shiny), I kind of go: clean tip, tin the tip, heat the item - add solder -, once the wire or terminal is tinned - clean the tip - re-tin the tip - hold the joint together, add heat & voila!

I use on of these to hold everything in place & prevent hot fingers:

Fully understand all that you said Ross - also did it exactly as you said, just cant seem to get the wire to stick to the plugs, the solder wont go over and set. I think theres just way to much wire.

Rossco · #23 27-01-2012, 12:34 AM

Make sure you 'wet out' the wire completely with solder.

rexcited · #24 10-02-2012, 10:25 PM

Just ordered one of these shells, something a little different.. haha

Purely because I love the thought of drifting a van around.

SyncSubaru · #25 10-02-2012, 11:17 PM

Just did my upgrades on the weekend.

Hobbywing Brushless motor + esc + USB Program Card.
Yeah Racing TT01 Kit
Tamiya Damper Oil kit for Soft - 200 300 and 400.
180grams of weights to distribute as I see fit

Goes like a shower of shit now!

mitchwnz · #26 11-02-2012, 01:00 AM

Photos!!!

rexcited · #27 28-02-2012, 05:57 PM

I ordered a whole heap of hpi drift slicks to try out.. They run well. Can't use them in any comps though as it turns out there copies. They go on 26mm rims.
If anyone wants a set brand new sealed Cheap shoot me a text on 0431761322 I'm located in carramar. Cheers

Rossco · #28 28-02-2012, 06:00 PM

I'll grab some, come to the next meet?

rexcited · #29 28-02-2012, 06:04 PM

Yeh I'll be there. Damned if I'll miss another one, dead or alive. Haha

mrclubspecevo4 · #30 18-03-2012, 08:38 AM

caution using the mushroom site below. It installed a virus on my computer

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Originally Posted by stephenr

if you are looking for more race orientated parts and cars.

rc-mushroom, your one stop rc pro shop -shipping is cheaper than rcmart.

rc market -site is slow but has a good range.

rc cars & trucks, rc helicopters & planes - a main hobbies -an american site owned by an aussie,plenty of racing and basher gear plus planes and heli`s.

As for local shops,yes stanbridges is a bit exxy-a bit of advice tell them you are a club member ie;precc and you will get a discount.

If you are looking for local racing gear go to ryper hobbies in canningvale and speak to either dave or josh as both are racers and are the owners.
They will give the best discounts of all the shops and if they dont have it they will get it in for you.

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