12 Hydro Wire Drive

[SayMikey]

I want to setup a wire drive on my new 12 build. Where is the best place to get the parts and information?

 

[mark ham]

Wohlt's rc boats has stuff you can make work.

 

[Jerry Betke]

Octura sells the engine collet and stub shaft drilled for 1/16 wire. I purchased 1/16 piano wire at the local hobby store. (Prop Shop Hobbies in Warren MI). Check their website they may have the collet and stub shaft in stock.

 

[Glenn Quarles]

Miley, give me a call and I can talk you through the process of

Making your own. 210-392-2271

GQ

 

[Mike Byer]

I have all the parts too. pretty sure I have a collet too, depends on the engine you will use.

 

[henkie]

Glenn could you post it here i'm also interested.

 

[Glenn Quarles]

Glenn could you post it here i'm also interested.

Henkie, it is a pretty simple process and the materials are pretty easy to get. It just takes a lot of typing so it's easier to describe on the phone! Feel free to call me!
Maybe I will do a video on it one day...

GQ

 

[Amp Eater]

A how to vid would be outstanding =)

 

[SayMikey]

I have all the parts too. pretty sure I have a collet too, depends on the engine you will use.

Nova

 

[Mike Byer]

What thread on the crank? I think I have them for m5 and 1/4-20 x .063 for the wire. Depends on the engine that you will use, off the shelf or homemade.

 

[SayMikey]

Should be1/4 20 I will let you know

 

[Mike Byer]

Does your boat use a ski or rear sponsons?

 

[SayMikey]

SGX

 

[Geraghty]

Should be1/4 20 I will let you know

I think you mean 1/4-28

 

[SayMikey]

Should be1/4 20 I will let you know

I think you mean 1/4-28

Good catch from one old fart to another Thanks hope your well sir

 

[Mike Byer]

Should be1/4 20 I will let you know

I think you mean 1/4-28

Good catch from one old fart to another Thanks hope your well sir

Just when I thought that you didn't care about your children anymore, there you are.

 

[Tom David]

Anyone runing wire drive on 21 nitro riggers ?

 

[rhomodel]

No, but I run a wire drive on a gas engine in hydro & mono's. Not homemade system, but made by Brent Bryers. This uses 3,1 mm wire.

A smaller driveline is offered by http://www.rcraceboat.com/Storewiredrive.htmlhave no experience with them, but the system looks very similar. Otherwise you might seek on some fast electrics forum as these guys often also use a wiredrive.

A how to or video would be very welcome as I only use a RTR system.

 

[Glenn Quarles]

Yes I have used a wire on one of my .21 boats. I didn't notice as much difference as I did in the .12.

GQ

 

[rhomodel]

Yes I have used a wire on one of my .21 boats. I didn't notice as much difference as I did in the .12.

GQ

Did you use the same hardware(eg same sort of strut, wire diameter etc), or was it different, which could explain smaller differences?