Any usage reports on Kershaw Designs 8S setup?

[Cain]

I am looking for any usage reports and opinions on the Kershaw Designs 8S setup that uses the Castle Creation Mamba XL ESC and motor I believe.

 

[Obeast44]

Personally, the mount setup he is using has to be some sort of hack job. There just isn't enough room there IMO to mount that 2028 properly, with moving the center spur section.

 

[DemonRC]

Personally I'd stick with the Leopard 5692 in 1000kv or below. The CC motor isn't going to give you anything the Leopard won't and the Leopard is so much cheaper and easier to fit. Also, every spec I've ever seen states the Leopard is also high efficiency.

 

[Cain]

here is a pic of his mounting system:

In general I have heard his stuff is good, so I am expecting it to be durable.

 

[DemonRC]

In general I have heard his stuff is good, so I am expecting it to be durable. Do any of the leopard motors work on 8S?

Yes, the 1040kv and below will run on 8s. A couple of us are planning to move to 12s with the Leopard 700 and 540kv soon. This setup will far exeed the capabilities that the CC setup has.

 

[Cain]

thanks. Just found the info before you posted lol.

Do you happen to know what exactly is the ratio for the vehicle? I have seen 4.1 and 3.1 . trying to figure out speed estimates. Also tire size as well.

 

[strodedawg]

12s 540kv BAJA BEWARE!!!

 

[Obeast44]

12s 540kv BAJA BEWARE!!!

Ain't that the truth!!!!

 

[Guest]

I like the set up in the photo, but it does not look like the body would still fit.

 

[Cain]

anyone got pics of there setup using the castle XL to see where to mount it?

 

[strodedawg]

mount it on the rear deck/chassis stiffener after you get one from 7075rc

 

[Obeast44]

mount it on the rear deck/chassis stiffener after you get one from 7075rc

^^^ This!!

After using Kershaw's pinions for about 10min, I have decided I will never go back to that half a$$ed attempt at producing something. 7075RC all the way!!!

 

[Cain]

cool thanks for the heads up.

Who else distributes the Leopard motors in the USA?

 

[killajb]

I really hate bashing brands or products, but Kershaw designs have been no more than novelty products from my experience. Look up some of the offerings and see for yourself. From their drill motor EMAXX kits to that Bombardier thing.. all just seem like ideas that need further development at the very least.

The picture posted with ESC mounted where the stock body would never fit on again.. If you were advertising a design, would you post a pic like that..? It wouldn't be too much trouble to move the XL ESC back to the chassis brace between the batteries and even cut out the "front widshield" of the XBE lexan body and shoe goo some metal screen material in there for cooling.

 

[Cain]

yeah, I was wondering about that but wasn't sure exactly how the body fit and all.

I guess I will need to do a bit more research on whose mount to use.

Thanks again.

 

[DemonRC]

I ordered my 8mm pinions and he was sure to ask me if I wanted the hardened or unhardened pinion. I asked for hardened because they were already at 8mm. They have been holding up without any signs of wear. Also, I did test fit a CC XL ESC at the same location. It is close to the window but will still fit.