Axe EZ Upgrades. (worth it?)
01-13-2008 | 12:20 AM
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Axe EZ Upgrades. (worth it?)
Just broke the ball links off my blade mounts today and was wondering if the aluminum upgrades would be worth the extra $$. Im thinking of upgrading to all aluminum (at least all thats available), but was wondering if there would be a change in performance. I could care less about the "bling" factor, but if I could get more manuverability and/or more durability, it might be worth it. Another thing I am worried about is something else breaking because the aluminum parts dont give. Any advise?
01-13-2008 | 08:34 AM
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RE: Axe EZ Upgrades. (worth it?)
Actually, the way it was explained to me at my LHS the fragile, easy to break off ball links are kind of like a fuse. If the blade stalls enough the ball links break off, saving the esc & reveiver. My blades got jammed when I was carrying the AXE and I burned out both in a second. For me when I'm good enough to not be breaking things regularly, then maybe some upgrades. I'll probable try to find a brushless motor first, then metal for the swash plate. But, I did put fuses on because I'm not doing any kind of high demand flying, still trying to get my hovering dialed in. Just my opinion, Doc
01-13-2008 | 12:41 PM
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RE: Axe EZ Upgrades. (worth it?)
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Actually, the way it was explained to me at my LHS the fragile, easy to break off ball links are kind of like a fuse. If the blade stalls enough the ball links break off, saving the esc & reveiver. My blades got jammed when I was carrying the AXE and I burned out both in a second. For me when I'm good enough to not be breaking things regularly, then maybe some upgrades. I'll probable try to find a brushless motor first, then metal for the swash plate. But, I did put fuses on because I'm not doing any kind of high demand flying, still trying to get my hovering dialed in. Just my opinion, Doc
Actually, the way it was explained to me at my LHS the fragile, easy to break off ball links are kind of like a fuse. If the blade stalls enough the ball links break off, saving the esc & reveiver. My blades got jammed when I was carrying the AXE and I burned out both in a second. For me when I'm good enough to not be breaking things regularly, then maybe some upgrades. I'll probable try to find a brushless motor first, then metal for the swash plate. But, I did put fuses on because I'm not doing any kind of high demand flying, still trying to get my hovering dialed in. Just my opinion, Doc
