Brushless set up for a new guy
 

I am a new E-Maxx owner. It is a stock set up running on 12 cells, though I would like to go to 14. I am looking for a simple brushless system. What is a good basic system? I am looking at the HV Maxx. Also what other modifications do I need to make? I have proline CVD's (came in a package deal with shocks and turn buckles). Is there other equipment I need to have? Thanks!

Go for a 9920 and a 8L Wanderer motor. You only have to run 12 cells with this system along with a receiver pack, if needed. The setup might cost around 300+ dollars. Modifications should go for a set of CVDs like MIPs. A strobe slipper kit to tolerate wear a bit longer than the stock slipper. Not alot of mods as a beginning.

Re: Brushless set up for a new guy
 

please dont by a HV-Maxx brushless

For 12-14cells, look at a warrior 9920, and a wanderer 8XL (you will also need uBEC). This set-up will give you much better runtimes, and a lot more power than an HV-Maxx, plus temps will be very low. I will re-instate what captain harlock said, "Dont buy an HV-maxx." I would also say that the 8L is too hot a motor, go for the 8XL.

that was me who said dont by the HV-Maxx(i made the mistake of getting one)and an 8xl will smoke an HV

The 8xl will have more power than two hv maxx. I have tried and know.

I won't add to the advice the others have already posted(I agree with them!), but I would like to say one thing, Damon....Welcome to the forums! :)

Thanks for the input and the welcome!

I am pretty new at this, so two more basic questions, will the shifting servo still work with the 9920?
And what is a uBEC?

I really appreciate all your help!

a ubec is an external bec device and the shifting servo should still work

first with brushless is almost pointless.

BEC= battery elimination circuit
UBEC= ultimate battery elimination circuit

Wow! Thanks for all the great input!

I have a couple other new guy simple questions:
Does the gear (pinion gear) off the titan mount directly on the Wanderer 8XL?
Do I need any thing like a screw set, wires, etc for mounting the motor?
The strobe slipper kit on this site said T-Maxx - will it work for the E-Maxx as well?

I am hoping to have everything in hand when I order the motor. I live in Okinawa Japan, so it takes 1-2 weeks to get stuff here. It would drive me crazy having to wait for a screw set to get the motor mounted.

no, the stock pinion wont fit because the xl motors use a 5mm pinion instead of the 1/8th inch as well as the strobe slipper uses mod 1 pitch gears not 32p.

no screws, wires, ect for mounting the motor.

and yes, the slipper will work just fine.

Hello guys,

I'm new here too and am looking for the same thing--my 1st brushless setup to go into my new electric Revo conversion. It's basically a stock Revo with all the Emaxx electronics (EVX, titans, etc.) & tranny.

BTW, let me know if you think I'm hi-jacking this topic.

My question is about the HV-MAXX. So I understand it's not the most powerful (by far). My needs are for bashing & racing. I have access to 3 dirt tracks in my area (lots of dirt around AZ :) and most of them are pretty technical, but all have 1 good straight.

Is the 9920 a good option if racing is important? If yes, then what motor? I would like to get Lipos one day, but that'll have to wait until later. I might want a G2R chassis 1st after the brushless--I modified the stock Revo chassis.

For bashing, I need something that's pretty powerful, but can handle the high Phoenix summer heat (110+ ambients during racing hours), and have fun in mowed grass fields.

Thanks.

-Rob

how many cells? i would say the 9920 with a wanderer xl motor. which one depends on how many cells. the 9920/xl will run very cool usually so you should worry about it getting to hot with 110+ degree weather.

To keep racing weight down, I'll probably start with just 12race matched cells (GP3700+). It's no problem to buy another motor when I make the switch to lipos.

So how many turns should I be looking at in an XL can? 8?

-Rob

an 8xl would do or you could get a lehner 19 series but they are more expensive but are built better :cool:

What tooth pinion do you recommend for this set up 9920 and 8xl, I'll be using the stock slipper for now.. thanks Steve

i agree with the other guys about the novak hv. i have got one my self and have had nothing but trouble . thermal shut downs even when use the reconnend pion and spur gears from novak . had to go to 12pion and 72 spur to fix problem .but then you lose speed and get alot of torque . iam also looking at going to the 8xl and warrior .

Thanks for all the comments, but I have to ask how many of you race? Is the 8XL too much for racing a small tight track designed for stadium trucks & 1/10th scale buggies? When should one consider an L can, or even something like the HV-MAXX? My electric Revo weighs 10.5lbs loaded up with 12 cells & 23MM/40 series bowties, and I haven't really tried to get the weight down yet (still has all steel push/steering rods/pivot balls). I know some of the nitro guys have Revos down in the low 6lbs range.

-Rob

never consider something like the HV and what tooth spur are you using

What is the difference between the 8/9/10 XL?

the number is the turn an 8xl would be faster than a 10xl and a 7xl would be faster than a 8xl
but with a 10xl you would get better runtime than with a 7,8,9xl