Velociraptor73

LOL!!!

That's the problem with nitro pilots fuel, the side effects on next morning...
Tomato juice helps out.

nitro newby

ok i have some questions and want you to know this is my 2nd hobby grade rc (unless you count a mirco dt) and might do some racing later as i have a track about 20 minutes from where i live.
ok so my questions are, would you go brushless or run it stock or get a decent brushed motor. and if brushless, would you get an ezrun or get one of the new sidewinder sv2's when they come out. and upgrades i already plan on are a cheap 2.4g set and offroad tires, since stockers wear semi quick it seems. and im just planning ahead, wont be able to open it untill christmas. and if i get brushed or run stock, do you think i should get lipo's and lvc or just run nihm's? and if nihm's what would you suggest?
sorry for all the questions and thanks.

nitro-rob

Most people in here would recommend going brushless - even a good brushed motor won't compare power-wise to brushless. There is less maintenance with brushless too. Lipo's are also the best to run as well but there are some safety risks with them so get a lipo storage/charging bag. You also need to get a better charger than you would with NiMH. Lipo and brushless is worth it - trust me.

Is anyone in here even running a brushed system?

I prefer Castle systems (or any of the popular north american brands) over the EZ-run but some people swear by EZ run. I personally run a mamba max pro esc and have a CC CM36-4600kv motor (I havn't run it yet, just switched from a Novak Ballistic) and I am eyeing the new four-poles.

Most ESCs have a low voltage cutoff built in.

Something I found browsing:

You can run a 3s on the 5700 motor, unlike the original Sidewinder that was limited to 2s on the 5700.
Thomas Porfert
Tech Support
Castle Creations

nitro newby

yeah i saw that the new sv2 combo's can run 5700kv with a 3 cell would probably super hot but could be super fast for like a speed run then cool down

nitro-rob

I am guessing Castle is eliminating the mamba max and replacing it with the new sidewinder so there are now two ESC's - one sensored (the pro) and one not sensored?

nitro newby

idk, i have really looked into it alot, but im pretty sure it said 5700kv is able to run 3s with it, cant remember where though.

nitro-rob

Castle says it runs 3s. It sounds like the new sidewinder has similar abilities to the mamba max although I don't know the current rating for it. The old one was 70 and I think the max is 100 (or is it 150?). Castle doesn't like to use publish current ratings because they measure performance differently.

nitro newby

well, they have a $100 price which is the cheapest i have saw a name brand set and if it does have power close to a mamba max is surprising in a way to me.

nitro-rob

I am just thinking out loud here. The mamba max is gone and there are two ESCs now, the pro and sidewinder2. If they up the current capacity of the sidewinder it bridges the gap between the old sidewinder and the mamba max more. One of the sidewinder or mamba max was redundant. The mamba max had similar output to the mamba max pro but was sensorless which is redundant since the mamba max pro runs sensored and sensorless motors. Its not hard to see that there is only a need for two esc's

nitro newby

good point, now i just need to wait for the release of the new sv2 systems and if i get brushless i will also get 2.4g radio and new tires when old one wear out, and ill get lipos once i get more money

Velociraptor73

nitro newby

any idea when they are coming out? or have they not mentioned a possible time?

AL3xGR

But you'll be able to play more because the voltage won't go down easily.And you lipo won't puff easily.If 200A aremore than enough,why you want tospend too many dollars when you can get a 125A lipo with less money?(than nonotech)

redfisher1974

I am not sure what you are trying to say, First you said 112.5 amps was not enough to which I replied it was more then enough, You don't need 200 amps in a 2wd 1/10 RC.

That being said the Nano-tech 25-50c is more then enough battery.

redfisher1974

I bet the brushless setup in the firestorm flux pulls less then 75 amps....

AL3xGR

Flux esc is rated for 60-70A constant.I want to say that if 100A for a battery is enough,you can get a cheaper battery than nanotech(flightmax series)

redfisher1974

Ok I understand what you are saying now, Yes you can go with the cheaper flight max and you will be fine. I only paid $36 for a 3s Nano-tech that is a different chemistry then a standard lipo and should hold up better over time.

nitro-rob

The original warp 5700 is a rebadged cm36s. You can run the sidewinder and 4600 with 3s. It comes as a kit that way. There is only one spur gear from the firestorm, 87T. The XXX-T is a losi 2wd stadium truck I believe. I have a sidewinder and MMax pro and a 4600 and should compare them performance-wise myself.

If anyone cares, Losi launched a separate website for their race vehicles on the weekend.

Velociraptor73

Thanks Rob!

What pinion do you advice for 4600kv with 3S?

redfisher1974

15 to 19 depending on outside temps.

nitro-rob

I have a coupon for a castle field card for $10 or castle link for free. Going with the field card since I have the link already. Has anyone used one? Its supposed to have the same functionality as the link.

Too cold here to do anything....

DarksideVR

I have the field card. It has settings for Cutoff voltage, auto lipo shut off, drag brake, brake strength, punch control, reverse type, motor type, and motor timing cheat. It works just fine, kinda handy.

rclugnut10

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cant you plug the card into the computer and have it act as a castle link as well or no....

the lug

DarksideVR

yes it comes with the usb cord to do so

dadon

guyzzzz,

Could you tell me how I can fix flux motiv ESC as the middle orange light is not on on any setting???

And in your opinion the ESC from blur version would fit or not? This one originally fitted to HPI Bullet.

If I can't fix it then maybe someone want to buy HPI 5700KV motor)

Re: running in snow.... I had great fun in snow with sand pows on!!!! Go you r worth it!!!