Back from the dead thunder

[OwlsDen]

It's a real thunder 100%. I received is an empty shell. It has a new Faulhaber motor ( not the exact model but a good stand in until I get the right one ) and the hub/cam from and Inkjecta Flite. I modded the straight bar to fit for the initial testing but will soon be modding the give bar, because why not? Currently it has a 6v motor and is a little louder than a stock thunder but seems as strong at 4.5v as a standard thunder does at 10v. Can't wait to fit the give bar in and test that but I imagine it will be a beast.
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[nivek]

what motor you need I have one kicking around - brand new that i wont use

[OwlsDen]

Faulhaber 1724 is the original I believe although I could make due with a Maxon of some sort or portescap. currently I have a Faulhaber 1717 and its gutsy but I don't think it will last long for what I am asking of it.

[nivek]

I have a faulhaber at the shop - ill check the model tommorow for ya

[OwlsDen]

I have a faulhaber at the shop - ill check the model tommorow for ya



Thanks

[throwhammers]

looks good man! i just put a maxon motor with an inkjecta rigid bar in a thunder body I have ;)

[hellraiser6662]

I used a halo motor in my hawk got it of gaston at fk.

[OwlsDen]

Yeah I will have to do something. That 1717 can push T-Techs but it can't push Cheyenne carts.

[nivek]

I have the 1717 as well owl, sorry couldnt help ya

[OwlsDen]

I have the 1717 as well owl, sorry couldnt help ya

No worries, thanks for thinking of me.

[B.C. Smith]

My Thunder broke twice, so far Loctite has been my saving grace. How did you get the cap on the front to come off, I tried like hell and only ended up chipping my paint.


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[OwlsDen]

To be fair I have taken the front off a few with very little issue. Often I hear it helps if you heat them up a little bit. My suggestion would be seal it in plastic ( like a zip lock bag ) and submerge it in hot near biking water for a minute or two then try and remove it.

[tatoo-kid]

Thats a really cool idea, Ive been thinking before in made a bar with the victor portugal needle system.
what stroke are you thinking to put?

[OwlsDen]

I have to check but I think I am using the 4mm

[FreeTa2]

Coool... so the flite cam will fit in that ROOM .... I ORDER ONE RIGHT AWAY... Is there anyone i can buy a motor from around here ??i dont need the original motor... all i need is a decent one... that can push t-techs !!

[OwlsDen]

Look on eBay.de for cheyenne motor. There is someone selling a portescap that they say is good replacement for the thunder at 49€. A friend is sending me a portescap for mine as well so I am hoping it works well.

[FreeTa2]

Cannot seem to find it :D i may be doing something wrong with the search... i tryed both "Cheyenne Motor" and "Portescap"... in this God forgotten country not even a maxon on that size i cannot find... there is one on a site but it has a gear instead of the shaft, and i dont think its powerfull enough !!! I've got a motor tho that works dimensionwise... but i will see how it is powerwise :D

[FreeTa2]

Well is there any way i could remove the cam from the old Motor ? Or thats stuck there for good ?

[OwlsDen]

If you are brave you can hear it up with a heat gun or hairdryer and when it's hot pull it off with pliers. It's press fit with a bit of glue. I can't guarantee that will work but that is the way as I understand it.

[FreeTa2]

Well the motor is broken anyway ... so theres no need to be brave... Im gonna have to give it a try then ... if its glued than that wont be imposible !