CRT.5 as my next basher?

[magman]

Originally Posted by PedeBasher

Huh. 3s might be a problem. Could I pull off 2s with a lower KV motor? I spose I could get a 3s lipo but I have a couple 2s lipos and it would be easier for me to run those.

Well, now that I think about it, Easter and my birthday are like 13-14 days away. Maybe I could work on getting a 3s lipo.

Its great that they are tough though. Thats exactly what I'm looking for. I know CRT.5s can handle pretty well too.

Do you know of any cheap lower KV motors what would work well? Maybe an Ammo? Ammos from what I hear are pretty decent and are good performers for the price.

Thanks for your help.

You get what you pay for w/motors, so....if you have to , my suggestion would be to save for a GOOD motor....(as Brian stated above, a 3300kv 50 series Medusa on 2s is a good choice..) so you don't have to buy another one after your inexpensive one blows up in short order. I have 2 crt.5 and love them...one is my daughter's which is in my sig...the other I am redoing and it will have a super stretch chassis... and I am running that one on 3s w/a 1509 Neu motor.

Mike's extended chassis kit is well worth it IMO...Best of luck w/your choices!

Also, welcome the the forums!

[PedeBasher]

Thanks! I think I will like it here!

I think I might be selling my E-Maxx soon so a nice Medusa might not be out of the question.

As for the chassis, well time will tell. I wont be suprised at all if I end up with one but for now a CRT is just a dream.

I really hope I can pick one up. As long as this economy doesnt get worse or something bad happens, one is in my future.

Thanks for the help guys and keep it coming! I want to know the most I can about this bad little rig!

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by magman

...(as Brian stated above, a 3300kv 50 series Medusa on 2s is a good choice..)...

Actually, I would run 3s. 2s will require a decent amount of current to get the speed you want. And not only is high current less efficient, the sidewinder might heat up a bit. My full MM ESC heated up quite a bit running the 4600 on 2s, and that was geared 46/12. Needless to say top speed was crappy. I can't imagine the Sidewinder will fare any better heat-wise on 2s. And using normal 2.2" tires is effectively like gearing up a tooth or two, so that just makes things worse.

Yeah, you can gear up the 3300 to compensate, but the required current of a low kv motor geared high will be just as high as a higher kv motor geared down to get the same speed. So you don't really gain anything. 2s can work, but I would definitely go 3s. Believe me, I didn't relish the idea of buying new 3s lipos either, but I'm glad I did. Now, my setup is not nearly as finniky with gearing.

I think you'll be happier overall with 3s. And any comparable 4wd vehicle will benefit from 3s, so this doesn't apply just to the CRT.5.

[PedeBasher]

I will find a 3s somewhere. Maybe a Zippy. Cheap but amazing.

Thanks for your help Brian! Any other info anyone has would greatly be appreciated!

[magman]

My misprint Brian....I meant to say 3s not 2s.. Thanks for the clarification!

[PedeBasher]

Any other tips or info I should know about the CRT.5? You guys have been very helpful with my questions.