Ok so trying a new kind of build thread. One that actual follows me as I build instead of a dump when she’s done/just tweaking things.
I have got my hands on probably the last NOS 2011 Rayne Demonseed in the world. I bought it off eBay all the way from Japan. It’s so clean I almost don’t want to build it… almost.
Esc- I have two torque6’s I’m leaning towards but also have a non-blood unity on the way from @BuildKitBoards
Batt layout- currently leaning toward 12s8p but I can be persuaded otherwise. Debating if I pick up more cells and go nuts
Motors- I have two sets to chose from either some APS 200kv 6384 or 170kv 6384s (I should battleharden which ever I choose)
Enclosure- uh yeah gotta figure that out
Extra stuff- I have a metr pro and a davega I can use for this bad boy
Goals are:
40+ mph top speed
~40+ miles of real world range
I want some kinda light set up too even if its detachable with this much range I expect to go long rides - time will tell if I can stand open gears for 30+ miles haha
More nimble than my 4wd flux (not hard to do)
Something cool for the deck graphic, will prob just be racing stripes but I want it to be a looker too
I want this to be the last board I build I have been slimming and perfecting (imo) my collection over the last year and the only board from the line up I feel is missing is a “raceboard” (even tho I’m slow compared to you animals that actually race). This will likely be a long drawn out build so be patient. Calling her the “Demonspeed” because I always screwed up the Demonseed name anyway and feels appropriate for a raceboard
Other clearance potential problem is on full turn I hit front tires a little (this is with the 3links in the most “turny” setting in front and most stable setting in the rear). So with a middle setting on both I’ll prob not tap.
If they are 44’s like this one I would buy those man - those are the 2017/8? graphics which was the last run of the 44, I have a 2011. Rayne has confirmed they aren’t making the 44 again for their coming releases.
edit - just tripled checked those are 42’'s at the shop you quoted
no idea this is from 2011 production so maybe less precision milling? dunno mounts fine/straight - I will for sure be getting those x plate thingys for final install.
we shall see the more I look at it the better I think it might look with a polished metal enclosure I’m going to seen something asymmetrical too the rear needs to slope/indent/ to account for the rear motor mounts/motors
So I’ll prob have more than just battery work for ya
The hard part is also the little foot drops, thats why I think that it might need a carbon or composite enclosure, def not a bend that can be replicated in metal - at least not for cheap. I’ll bring it by when you are back from skiing or you can swing by my garage.