Mamba XL or HV160

[brian015]

Originally Posted by DrKnow65

I have both the XL and a Phoenix ICE HV. I spend lots of time driving both.

I would give up 12S and live with the XL in a heartbeat.

Why?

XL has proportional brakes (eliminates brake servo, disc hardware, and gives software adjustments)
XL has internal BEC (perfect for a single servo RC, no CC BEC or receiver batt and simplifies wiring)
XL has better software as far as current limiting, brake & throttle curves, BEC voltage, punch control, ect
XL has integrated fan, though I have copied closely on my ICE
XL has mounting options OTHER than servo tape/ Velcro

I'm not arguing - just responding:

1. ESC braking and reverse are obviously a major draw on the XL.
2. But with all the XL failures - I think most would now run an external BEC on a large scale vehicle.
3. Agreed - but I've had no complaints about the drivability of the HV160 in my truck - of course, I'm the type who doesn't change many settings on my MMM's.
4. I've never seen temps high enough on my HV160 (even in summer) to worry about a fan.
5. I have my HV160 mounted through the screw holes on its case.