Kagama Hi all,after some feedback.

[mrBigpitts]

I recently purchased a Kagama LE, a Kagama 4 RTR, and a Kagama 6S roller, as I knew the LE would not be used and put away to resell later.

I'm new to the hobby after a 40-year hiatus.

Pricing the parts (that I would prefer) would put the completed roller 280 AUD over the cost of the LE I purchased.

I would like your opinions: should I sell the brand new roller and just purchase another LE model to use, or continue with my build plans and have superior electronics?
Tia.

 

[Sandracer_NL]

I recently purchased a Kagama LE, a Kagama 4 RTR, and a Kagama 6S roller, as I knew the LE would not be used and put away to resell later.

I'm new to the hobby after a 40-year hiatus.

Pricing the parts (that I would prefer) would put the completed roller 280 AUD over the cost of the LE I purchased.

I would like your opinions: should I sell the brand new roller and just purchase another LE model to use, or continue with my build plans and have superior electronics?
Tia.

The stock electronics tend to run a bit hot and especially in a heavy RC like the Kagama.
Note that lengtwise the space in the Kagama is a bit limited.
In my roller I installed a Hobbywing system with the Max6 G2 with the G2 1650kv 4990 motor. I had to grind about 1,5 mm of one of the rear braces to make it fit. The G1 (or V3 as it is officially called) motor being a 1650kv 4985 motor will be a direct fit. The G1 system is a sensorless system, whereas the G2 is a sensored system. Also the Max6 G2 is a 200A esc, whereas the G1 is 160A.

 

[Horatio]

I recently purchased a Kagama LE, a Kagama 4 RTR, and a Kagama 6S roller, as I knew the LE would not be used and put away to resell later.

I'm new to the hobby after a 40-year hiatus.

Pricing the parts (that I would prefer) would put the completed roller 280 AUD over the cost of the LE I purchased.

I would like your opinions: should I sell the brand new roller and just purchase another LE model to use, or continue with my build plans and have superior electronics?
Tia.

Put the chassis and body to one side. Wrap in cotton wool.

Then use the rest of it with reckless abandonment.

Fans will help cool things down.

 

[mrBigpitts]

The stock electronics tend to run a bit hot and especially in a heavy RC like the Kagama.
Note that lengtwise the space in the Kagama is a bit limited.
In my roller I installed a Hobbywing system with the Max6 G2 with the G2 1650kv 4990 motor. I had to grind about 1,5 mm of one of the rear braces to make it fit. The G1 (or V3 as it is officially called) motor being a 1650kv 4985 motor will be a direct fit. The G1 system is a sensorless system, whereas the G2 is a sensored system. Also the Max6 G2 is a 200A esc, whereas the G1 is 160A.

Thanks for the reply
I have the max8g2s with the 4278sd on order,2250kv.
After pricing 7075 upgrade parts its become very clear the LE edition would be a much cheaper "roller"donor option.

 

[danl]

Put the chassis and body to one side. Wrap in cotton wool.

Then use the rest of it with reckless abandonment.

Fans will help cool things down.

Difference of opinion here, but I never understood not using something that gives you joy. I don't abuse stuff on purpose, but if something gets damaged by having fun that is just part of the hobby. Having unused parts, even if they are limited production, sitting in a corner would drive me nuts!

 

[Horatio]

Difference of opinion here, but I never understood not using something that gives you joy. I don't abuse stuff on purpose, but if something gets damaged by having fun that is just part of the hobby. Having unused parts, even if they are limited production, sitting in a corner would drive me nuts!

You can absolutely use it - drive it like you stole it. Just don't wreck the parts you can't replace. Simple!

 

[Horatio]

Difference of opinion here, but I never understood not using something that gives you joy. I don't abuse stuff on purpose, but if something gets damaged by having fun that is just part of the hobby. Having unused parts, even if they are limited production, sitting in a corner would drive me nuts!

Yeah, obviously if you own a rig and decide to use it - if it gets scuffed and worn - it's on you.

But in this case, really besides the body (unique paint) and the chassis with the LE number - there's nothing else to worry about. So why use the LE chassis when you can set it aside? Ditto for the body. Makes no sense when there are literally 2 a penny items off the shelf that you could easily use instead to enjoy the rig - rather than completely and unnecessarily devaluing it.

Noone is talking about not enjoying something that gives the user joy. Just not using the chassis - because it can all be bolted on to the standard chassis which can easily be replaced without weeping and gnashing of teeth.