Opinions Please

[Finnster]

While I personally have not run the L motors, from what I've read they will run hot. So you will have to be careful to watch the temps and not overgear. How heavy is your supermaxx? I'm guessing its up there..

If you could swing the extra few bucks, I would def go for a new XL motor over a used L. They are only $90, and if your getting the 9L for no less than dirt cheap, its a worthy investment. Also, I would get an external BEC, then you could even run upto 4s/14cells. Nothing ruins your day more than thermalling constantly. If you do it right, you will have a very strong and reliable setup.

$135 esc+$90 XL +$15+ Ubec= awesome value

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by Finnster

While I personally have not run the L motors, from what I've read they will run hot. So you will have to be careful to watch the temps and not overgear. How heavy is your supermaxx? I'm guessing its up there..

I have run a 9L in a rather heavy (11lbs) Maxx and as long as you gear it correctly and put a fan on it you should be ok with the motor heat. If you are planning on racing I would invest in the XL as others said, but with proper setup the 9L will be fine for bashing.

As far as amp draw goes, I measured the peak amp draws with a 9L on 4s lipo in my Maxx and on full throttle acceleration in grass it was spiking 85 amps or so(Watts Up meter). The MM should be able to handle that. I can't remember the gearing I was using, but 66/18 sounds about right. It might have even been 66/20.