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Gee · **What is it that I am missing between these two? -** 11.29.2009, 12:25 AM

Castle Creations Mamba Monster 2200kv Combo - 296.99
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXVHA5&P=ML

INCLUDES: 2200kv Neu/Castle motor
18 tooth Pinion gear
Mamba monster version 3 speed control

Traxxas Mamba Monster Brushless System 2200kV E-Revo - 510.00
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXYJJ5&P=ML

INCLUDES: Castle Creations Mamba Monster Electronic Speed Control with Cooling
Fan
Castle Creations 2200kV Brushless Motor
18 tooth Steel Pinion Gear
#5690X Single Motor Plate (TRAC5691)
#5677X Single Motor Cover (TRAC5678)
Installation instructions

I don't see why the Traxxas one cost 210 more then the Castle. Only the traxxas one lists the fan but I think they both have the fan inlcuded. I bolded the only items I found in the descriptions to be different. I don't see much else except they have the Traxxas controller setup for connecting two batteries in series using trx connectors. What else is there that I am not seeing for the extra $$?

magman · 11.29.2009, 12:29 AM

must be the black paint

E-Revonut · 11.29.2009, 12:31 AM

The traxxas motor is black instead of green! LOL

Motor plate ~$8
cover ~$4
connectors and wire for series connection ~$5

Must me the instructions cost $193

magman · 11.29.2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by E-Revonut

Must me the instructions cost $193

I forgot about the instructions...damm ink and paper have really gone up in price

bruce750i · 11.29.2009, 01:48 AM

I got the Traxxas combo off of eBay for $110. Where do they get them?

shaunjohnson · 11.29.2009, 04:04 AM

only difference i know of is that the traxxas motor is worse quality. (prolly not made by castle methinks)

_paralyzed_ · 11.29.2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunjohnson

only difference i know of is that the traxxas motor is worse quality. (prolly not made by castle methinks)

the traxxas motor is the exact same 1515 size 2200/kv castle-neu as any other castle-neu. Same quality, same manufacturer, same taste, same sexual orientation.

Oh and this is a repost. Just shows capitalism at it's best.

shaunjohnson · 11.29.2009, 04:14 AM

i thought heard on the CC part of rc monster that they have different rotors.hence they asplode a lot more often.

sexual orientation huh? you arnt gonna end up being mean to the traxxas motors because they are black?

_paralyzed_ · 11.29.2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunjohnson

you arnt gonna end up being mean to the traxxas motors because they are black?

clearly taken out of context. I'm mean to all traxxas stuff.

suicideneil · 11.29.2009, 10:22 AM

Some guy bought a copy of the traxxas version (motor), and the rotor exploded on that; the genuine castle neu motors made for traxxas vehicles are the same quality as all the other castle neu green motors.

The price difference is just tower exploiting noobs...

vader2728 · 11.29.2009, 12:30 PM

I wanna know where Bruce750i gets his Monster combo for $110 on eBay... I'll take 2 please...

magman · 11.29.2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vader2728

I wanna know where Bruce750i gets his Monster combo for $110 on eBay... I'll take 2 please...

me too!

bruce750i · 11.30.2009, 11:46 AM

Sorry Vader, that $110. was without the MMM speed controller. It looks like they do wrap them. As mentioned above.