looking to go brushless - RC-Monster Forums

**looking to go brushless -** 12.02.2007, 10:47 PM

i am look ing to get a brushless setup on my emaxx. just wondering what would be the best setup to get. i want to blow by the nitro guys in my area..

mkrusedc · 12.02.2007, 11:15 PM

There are lots of options. How much do you want to spend? What kind of voltage will you use and have you already done the upgrades needed to withstand a BL motor?

12.02.2007, 11:47 PM

im not ready to go lipo yet. want to spend around 300 for a setup. i have two sets of 4500, 8.4v batteries ready for now. until i am ready for lipos. i have cvds all around & working on the difs.

aqwut · 03:25 AM

don't forget to work on the tranny.... :)
a 7XL/8XL on 12 Cells and MM ESC is usually a pretty good start...

12.03.2007, 01:09 AM

The center CVD's (drive shafts) went out on mine fairly quickly (8XL, 12020 - 12 cells) and I haven't had problems with the stock diffs....yet. A steel idler gear would be nice as well. As far as $300 range. 8XL is a great start, the controller is a tough one. MGM's are out of that budget range. There are folks who can make much better recommendations on that one.

A few other things you will need are 3 high amp gold plugs, possibly a UBEC/radio battery pack depending on the controller, plugs (Dean's preferable). Soldering iron and wire. So factor those into your budget.

12.03.2007, 10:27 AM

Novak HV-MAXX will be in your budget. You are limited to the max of 14 cells, unlike a non-sensored controller like Mike sales. the 6.5 will hit 40 mph from what I hear with 16.8 volts. You can also use stock traxxas pinion gears. That is another expense, pinion gears. The new 4.5 is faster I hear, but you will need really good batteries and they tend to get hotter.