Hey...I started working on helis and then i leaned out of it a little bit. But now im getting back into the rc world. Anyways, I have a rustler xl-5 and i went to the track today and relized that the car cant clear all the jumps. I am asking you guys/girls if I should upgrade to a brushless motor/esc. Any imput would help....Thanks!

yeah, you'll probally need some VXL spec tranny parts diff and idler gear specifically, if you don't allready have FULL ball bearings not just in the tranny, get them, for a batter most will say just go lipo, if its in your budget get one and a good charger for it, if not, www.cheapbatterypacks.com (get the packs upgraded) and http://www.promatchracing.com/, both are good NIHM packs, i'd go for at least 4200mha but the more the better and the closer they're balanced the better, for a BL sytem idk what your price range is but a lot of people with say sidewinder with VXL motor, i'm gunna say the sidewinder 4600 combo or a novak havoc with a 8.5 or so all these BL setups are no more than $160

the lug

Throw a 10 turn or lower brushless setup in there and toss in a lipo and you'll be all set. The Traxxas VXL system is user friendly and makes good power/tons of torque, but it's not very adjustable. Maybe take a look at Castle Creations Mamba/Sidewinder 4600 or 5700 systems as well. If you're going to race, maybe consider a Novak, LRP, or Tekin system. You shouldn't have any trouble clearing jumps with any of these systems, especially if you couple it to lipo power.

Cool, thanks...i have a EOSO606i charger from my helis. Will that work? I am looking into the sidewinder setups. what size batteries will i need?

a six or seven cell or a 2s lipo should be good for now, like i said 4200mha but if you can get a 5K pack that'd give you plenty of runtime and power

the lug

Yes, that's a great charger. Like lugnut said, if you're going with NiMH then 4200mah or higher would better.

What about thoes zippy batteries..or are thoes mostly for aircrafts? i haved owned many and they are working great.

the hobbycity packs are great. they just released a turnigy 5000mah 2s hardcase pack and it's only $20. i might have to pick me up some of those for my rustler....it's too bad i already dremeled the crap out of the chassis to fit my 5000mah flightmax 3s pack.

http://hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store...h_2S1P_20C_the zippy packs have been great for all of my toys. I think i might get this pack.