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e-Align T-REX 450-500-600 > T-REX 500 what do you think of this setup?

Helisonmymind
Senior Heliman
Location: Toronto, Canada

Here's what I've got in mind:

T-Rex 500 CF
Pre-order Torque Tube tail
Metal tail upgrade
Metal Bearing blocks
Metal tail pitch upgrade
3x 6S 4200
3x 9650 for cyclic
1x 9257 for tail
Carbon boom
Spare canopy
blue skids
GY401
Ext BEC + batt
TP 1010c + 210
JR 9 chan 2.4 rec
New Motor?
Better ESC?
?
?
?

Thanks!

Anything worth doing's worth overdoing.

05-06-2008 11:17 PM

Greybird
Veteran
Location: Davie, Florida

Why not forget the bad luck Trex 500. Look at a Logo 500, or A Swift. They are a nice size heli.

05-07-2008 01:25 AM

Helisonmymind
Senior Heliman
Location: Toronto, Canada

123 reads and only one reply? Hmmmm, either I've nailed a good config or I'm rubbing people the wrong way with my wish list? I hope it's the first reason as you guys have been amazing with the help, I really appreciate it.

Kind regards,

Helisonmymind

Anything worth doing's worth overdoing.

05-07-2008 12:21 PM

hockeyrules99
Senior Heliman
Location: topeka KS

Stock motor works great, I've had no propblems with stock ESC either. Battery packs might be a little heavy..everything else looks sweet!

John

weekend yet?

05-07-2008 12:42 PM

JAGNZ
Elite Veteran
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Stock motor and BEC are fine. Get the JR 770 instead of the 401 though. A FAR superior Gyro for not much more $$.

Jason Greenwood

Fury Extreme, 2X T600N's, Trex 500, DSX9 2.4
www.3dheli.co.nz

05-07-2008 12:49 PM

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The_Widowmaker
Key Veteran
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

I have the 7703D and 8900 tail servo. Fine tail setup as previous poster mentioned but would not label it as "far superior". The most notable difference is the stopping characteristic. The 401 stops softer but it does stop. The 770 stop could be described as violent.

The 6S 4200 packs.... which packs are these in paticular. You need to be certain it will fit. The Protek 5S 4000 is a tight fit. Even after lowering the battery tray there is not much room for adjustment.

I like the stock motor but woudl go with a Jazz 80 ESC, which gives you a 4 amp BEC onboard, or the Jazz 55. On the 55 you would need an external BEC but you have room to go up on cells later if you wanted.
Effeciency on the Jazz is excellent as well as the governor.

"I'm a Virgin.. I'm just not very good at it. "

05-07-2008 02:34 PM

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Greybird
Veteran
Location: Davie, Florida

I will stop bugging you after this post. Why buy a heli that has known issues? Static glitching, crappy motor, esc. You are spending 500 bucks and already adding an 80 dollar torque tube, a new motor, and esc. The actual 500 blade size heli's fly very nice. Stable, with lower head speeds, and longer flights. I like Trexes, I am on my 3rd 450 SE. But, they are overweight pigs that need high rotor speeds to fly right. You could set-up a Logo 500 or Swift for less money,Pick your own parts, and not replace inferior junk even before flying and be way happier. The only more costly item would be batteries. But the difference between a 6S 4200 and 6S5000 is not much. The actual 500 size heli's use 500-550 mm blades. The trex 500 is 425mm. My rant is over. Happy flying.

05-07-2008 05:12 PM

kingair
Key Veteran
Location: Ivins, Utah - USA

Mr. troll, what does any of your reply have to do with the original post? If you like the logo, go fly it. I'm just from a small town in ut but it seems to me like the original poster wasn't asking about the logo, I may be wrong. I understand you just want to fit in with the typical forum type people by telling everyone how much better your stuff is simply because you own it than anybody elses stuff.

All the money you say needs to be spent is incorrect and clearly shows you don't know what you're talking about. I and many others are running stock 500cf's with zero problems. Fights so far on mine: 80 with 347 minutes or 5.8 hours of airtime! Not one single problem even with the dreaded 6200 Rx.

As for the original post, your setup look great. You'll have a really nice heli.

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."

05-07-2008 06:56 PM

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Greybird
Veteran
Location: Davie, Florida

Keep in mind, this is a discussion. Let's discuss, not fight. 80, 4 minute flights. Don't you think 4 minutes is ridculously short? I do not have a Logo. I have a Swift. It flys for 15 minutes on 1 battery pack. My stuff is not better, just different. If he would have listened to someone else, his original Trex would not have burned up from using an Astro 109 charger. I would recommend any 500 bladed heli over the Trex 500. They do not need 2800rpm rotor speed to fly. Also, the original poster mentioned the different motor, esc, and torque tube, not me. Did you read the original post?

05-07-2008 07:19 PM

The_Widowmaker
Key Veteran
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

But the the first post sets the topic for discussion. He is asking thoughts on the components listed for the 500. I dont think he meant what heli should I get. He may appreciate your comments though.

"I'm a Virgin.. I'm just not very good at it. "

05-07-2008 08:08 PM

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c54fun
Senior Heliman
Location: Central Iowa

Helisonmymind.

I have a 500 with 2957's all around with stock motor,401 and love it. I also have 2 nitros and I tend to fly my 500 stock more than the others. Your set up you posted would be great. Not sure about your battery choice? This depends on what type of flying and how long you like to fly. 5 minutes of crazy flying is plenty for me. I run 6s 2200 AT @ 100%. Timmer goes off at 4:40. Works for me anyways. If you want longer fly time you can lower head speed and add mA. 4 to 7 minutes is common for the 500 depending on head speed and size of battery. Its all on how you like to fly. If you can swing it I would get a "JAZZ" they are awesome.

My vote would be: 9650 on the swash,9257 /401 for the tail. Jazz with stock motor on 6s w/13 tooth pinion. And then go fly!!!!!!!

4 out of 3 people have problems with fraction's.

05-07-2008 08:35 PM

The_Widowmaker
Key Veteran
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

By the way... you can get the kit w/o blades, motor and ESC for $389. You can turn around and pick up a 500L at a lower price from someone who went aftermarket motor instead.

"I'm a Virgin.. I'm just not very good at it. "

05-07-2008 08:43 PM

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Greybird
Veteran
Location: Davie, Florida

Widowmaker, I guess my point is, I think he is kind of new to this. He needs airtime. Their are other heli's that fly very well, and for longer for the same money. Nothin more, nothing less. I could not even do piro's until I went to a 520 bladed heli. They are just way more stable. I actually got better at flying my 450 SE after getting a larger heli. Sorry Helisonmy mind for changing the subject. I will leave this thread. Happy flying..

05-07-2008 08:56 PM

Helisonmymind
Senior Heliman
Location: Toronto, Canada

AWESOME replies guys, thanks a lot, and sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

Greybird,

I do appreciate your suggestions on checking out another another bird. I do prefer open and honest discussions rather than walking on eggshells worrying you're going to offend. I prefer the mechanic's blunt (yet some may find offensive) frank comments to the smooth talking sales rep that tells you what you want to hear.

That Century Swift 16 looks like a great way to go. 15 mins on a pack, wow, that sounds Rexy 30 nitro-like. Do you really get that much out of a pack? What batt are you running? I'm going to check with my lhs and see if they stock parts before I even consider it, as I'm gonna probably need some. BTW, no appoligies needed or accepted, and stick around and add more.

Kingair, thanks for the report back on airtime, your kind comments are appreciated.

C54, the Jazz sounds interesting. What makes it so good?

Widowmaker, I'm still confused on the battery packs, I'm not sure what do buy. A big 5S or a big 6S. I thought the current (mA) would give more flight time than the higher voltage of the 6S, but if I ran a lower HS on the 6S, would the 22V give a flight time advantage?

Thanks to all others that replied...

Anything worth doing's worth overdoing.

05-11-2008 05:25 PM

R38133
Veteran
Location: USA

Jazz auto timming, great governer, would not trade my Jazz for any other ESC made!!!!!

05-11-2008 05:40 PM

Helisonmymind
Senior Heliman
Location: Toronto, Canada

is this what you guys are talking about?