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Old 06-01-2012, 03:29 PM
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Default Re: DC Plasma's first Speeding Ticket 155mph

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Congratulations on the Awesome Run!

Was that dust kicking up off the tarmac the second half mile, or magic smoke leaking out of the motors?
Turns out it was magic smoke.

Brush wires and trailing edge arcing.
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360kw peak?
That's about right at half power, see the chart.
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Are you gonna use seperate ducted air and fans to each of the motors for your 160 mph try ?
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Are you gonna use seperate ducted air and fans to each of the motors for your 160 mph try ?
Actually I was thinking of forced air ducts piped directly to the brushes. and then maybe a bilge pump for cooling afterwards.
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I was thinking of sucking the air out too. Are you reading my notes ?
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I was thinking of sucking the air out too. Are you reading my notes ?
Yep, I get most of my ideas from you guys.

How is your two ton oldsmobile going?
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AUUHGG , THUNDERBIRD !! Lighter and going to the body shop Friday . I just can't seem to get a controller to work for me . The motor turns and changes direction , but I might not have the power to go thru the controller because I can't charge the battery's yet . (very low budget an no one to help)
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