amp hour rating definitely affects voltage sag. Also, the gauge of wire used to the speed controller and motor will affect it as well. As current is increased voltage will drop. lowering the resistance will lower the voltage drop.
Well it’s gearing, stronger batteries and a good way to send that power to the motor. If you have an XLX2 be careful on gearing. The Max5 can be pushed hard but it just won’t send the power.
Gr8 video brother!!! Just picked up an Xmaxx and I have a hobbywing max6 1100kv combo laying around. I already have the hr 50 tooth spur what pinion would you recommend without killing the esc?? Your help would be greatly appreciated 👍
The terrain was awesome when he did the 8s kraton now they've done messed it up, mite need to find another spot for speed runs but I thank you for your upload its was entertaining
Okay 2 questions for you or the community.. 1st why run the higher tooth count on the truck? 2nd, what bearings do you use/ maintenance do you perform with all the sand running? I go threw them a lot without sand.
Bearings are a wear item, just about all of them will fail, the Vitavon hubs I have on this one uses much larger bearings and they hold up great. The bigger pinion is because the motor can pull it and its lower KV, but not really that much lower than the 1200kv stock motor.
I'm doing the same electronic setup; going to try the Bowhouse mount with the risers; what motor mount did you use? I like the setup with the bowhouse as the motor is supported and not hanging. Thanks.
I'm a 3.5 guy in bashers. For the reason you said, not being cheap, and you get more cycles/longer life span out of them. I've got a couple venoms I've been running for four years. I'll sacrifice four or five minutes of run time if it means batteries last this long.
I'm not a fan of castle, I've had a few of there esc catch fire and burn 1 car down, esc rated for 3a and was running 2s, bought hobbywing no issues. But everyone has there own opinion.
It's simple. He's running a 75k rpm motor over 100k rpm with full batteries and then using max brake. He's even figured out how to replicate it. The speed controller is becoming shorted when the energy created from the braking can't go back into the batteries. The hobbywing units he's running have an rpm limiter function in their software so the motor is spinning at nearly 1/3rd the rpm... this is what Senor Holmes has said he experienced with custom motors and controllers on ebikes. . You can literally hear the short happen as it hits the brake aggressively.
right now I'm working on use the OS8 or some kind of 8mm plug but I use the same battery in many vehicles so its not as easy to switch over as I had hoped it would be so most run XT90
Question? Can you use 6700 Traxxas batterys 1100kv combo or 800kv? I am little confused my be comeing in two weeks. I dent really want have to get a new battery charger and new different set of batteries
Nice video EXO, What is a good gearing set up to get more speed and not cook a stock x maxx. I don't mind having to throw some good fans on to get it there. Also how do you like the silicon ear plug diff mod? kev talbot swears by it so what are your thoughts? This is just me but I really dig the yellow paint job, bash on bro.
Hi! I just ordered the Castle as well at my local hobby shop. Thay told me run my on stock motor the Traxxas x-maxx I for get what spare gear and opinion gear. I am looking forward for x-maxx. What do you thank about the Traxxas motor on it? Xlx2
This is random as hell but what kinda shelves are you using? I need some myself 😅 Just got an xmaxx and I was hoping I could "make space" but that's a lot harder than I thought it would be.
In your opinion, what’s the best gearing for a stock esc and motor 8s Xmaxx? I’m running the badlands tires and it just needs more. I never have over heating issues so I need to gear up badly
I just picked up a 42 tooth pinion today and I’m running a 54 tooth spur with the spektrum 1100kv motor and spektrum 160a ESC Do you think I will be OK with heat issues?
How similar is your system to hobbywimg max 6 and 1100kv setup? I was thinking of upgrading to the bigger motor and running 25/35 because I've heard good things. But you seem to have it switched up a bit.
Yeah I run all kinds of setups. The HW Max5/1100kv with the 25/35 gearing is right on point. You could go 20/30 to get the motor down in the chassis a bit.
@@ExocagedRC didn't realize I already commented here. But I noticed you're using some beefy plugs for your batts and esc. Do you think ec5 connectors could handle the amp draw from a max 5 and 1100kv set up?
hi there. need some little advice. i want a decent basher 1/8 scale on 6s. i dont mind building it myself so i was thinking to buy a tekno et48.3 cause i already have an eb 48.4 and im loving it. what a great car :) but its a shame to bash a new tekno so maybe i want to make a 'monster' buggy with the eb48.4, and use the et on the tracks :) whats your opinion? :D
I’m having a problem with my 8s Xmaxx. When I put it back together I’m getting a gear grind in the spur shaft gear cover. If I tighten it all the way down it binds if I loosen the screws it’s smooth. But then that gear has way too many play . Any chance you had experience with this problem ?
It’s odd. I have the same issue. If I rotate the gear it’s smooth all the way around to one section and it gets tight. Loosen the cover and it spins free. Too tight and it binds. Wonder how we could both have the same issue? If I figure it out I will post so you can know. If you figure it out let me know please.
@@chriswade3986 in my situation I still had a 6s max. Well my neighbor bough the 8 so I figured screw it I’ll finally update mine. New parts, bearings, everything new and now this problem showed up.
@@DJ_SHANNIMAL that’s kinda what I did . It was an 8s stock but I put an xlx2 in with 1100 kv motor. It was doing it before I changed everything and i can’t get rid of it. I have 7 other 8s Xmaxx. So I’m about to pull it apart and use the parts . I’m like $2500-$3000 in it
@@chriswade3986 I just bought a new 8s on Friday. I was going to keep the old chassis that has the problem and do like you with the 1100kv set-up so I would have a box fresh stock 8s and a monster custom version. I ended up selling the old chassis as a roller at the track today so that problem is now someone else's lol. I haven't got into the new one yet to see if it is doing it or not. I will update once I get a chance to look at it. On a side note I'm about to preorder the new widemaxx max truck. That looks pretty fun. I'm on amain hobbies right now poking around lol.
You really have to take care of the batteries. You can always buy more so you can continue your run but you'll have a bunch of bricks if you kill your lipos!
Merry Christmas to everyone... happy holidays! Need to get me a Xmaxx like soon! 💯
amp hour rating definitely affects voltage sag. Also, the gauge of wire used to the speed controller and motor will affect it as well. As current is increased voltage will drop. lowering the resistance will lower the voltage drop.
Awesome showing. Love how you work you vehicles. I myself am trying to hit 70mph on grass with my K8S. Any suggestions?
Well it’s gearing, stronger batteries and a good way to send that power to the motor. If you have an XLX2 be careful on gearing. The Max5 can be pushed hard but it just won’t send the power.
Gr8 video brother!!! Just picked up an Xmaxx and I have a hobbywing max6 1100kv combo laying around. I already have the hr 50 tooth spur what pinion would you recommend without killing the esc?? Your help would be greatly appreciated 👍
The noises that thing makes is Awesome! 😎
The terrain was awesome when he did the 8s kraton now they've done messed it up, mite need to find another spot for speed runs but I thank you for your upload its was entertaining
U need a GPS for ur GPS..👍👍 I know this vid is about a year old but what’s ur opinion on the best gearing for the 1100 kv??
Okay 2 questions for you or the community.. 1st why run the higher tooth count on the truck? 2nd, what bearings do you use/ maintenance do you perform with all the sand running? I go threw them a lot without sand.
Bearings are a wear item, just about all of them will fail, the Vitavon hubs I have on this one uses much larger bearings and they hold up great. The bigger pinion is because the motor can pull it and its lower KV, but not really that much lower than the 1200kv stock motor.
Great video! We're you running motor fans with this setup? Also is the included sensor wire long enough? Thanks much 👍
I'm doing the same electronic setup; going to try the Bowhouse mount with the risers; what motor mount did you use? I like the setup with the bowhouse as the motor is supported and not hanging. Thanks.
I'm a 3.5 guy in bashers. For the reason you said, not being cheap, and you get more cycles/longer life span out of them. I've got a couple venoms I've been running for four years. I'll sacrifice four or five minutes of run time if it means batteries last this long.
Yep!
Have you seen Kevin Talbots recent videos with the XLX2 ESC? he has burned up 2 of them without even running the car. wonder what the issue is
Yep I haven’t had that issue with mine
I'm not a fan of castle, I've had a few of there esc catch fire and burn 1 car down, esc rated for 3a and was running 2s, bought hobbywing no issues. But everyone has there own opinion.
@@alextuxhorn8921 I’ve had 2 castle esc’s burn up on me. Never again.
@@Hawaiian_Cowboy that's why I only get hobbywing
It's simple. He's running a 75k rpm motor over 100k rpm with full batteries and then using max brake. He's even figured out how to replicate it. The speed controller is becoming shorted when the energy created from the braking can't go back into the batteries. The hobbywing units he's running have an rpm limiter function in their software so the motor is spinning at nearly 1/3rd the rpm... this is what Senor Holmes has said he experienced with custom motors and controllers on ebikes.
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You can literally hear the short happen as it hits the brake aggressively.
What battery plugs are you using.
right now I'm working on use the OS8 or some kind of 8mm plug but I use the same battery in many vehicles so its not as easy to switch over as I had hoped it would be so most run XT90
Ok thank you
Amazing your ESC and motor combo is running well 👍
Yeah I haven’t had the fire.
Question? Can you use 6700 Traxxas batterys 1100kv combo or 800kv? I am little confused my be comeing in two weeks. I dent really want have to get a new battery charger and new different set of batteries
Sure you can
Nice video EXO, What is a good gearing set up to get more speed and not cook a stock x maxx. I don't mind having to throw some good fans on to get it there. Also how do you like the silicon ear plug diff mod? kev talbot swears by it so what are your thoughts? This is just me but I really dig the yellow paint job, bash on bro.
I need to do the ear plug thing in mine, the CD is getting loose. I think using the 20t pinion will get your speeds up a bit.
@@ExocagedRC Thanks bro, got to hit the hobby shop for some pinions and the pharmacy for ear plugs. Bash on.
Hi! I just ordered the Castle as well at my local hobby shop. Thay told me run my on stock motor the Traxxas x-maxx I for get what spare gear and opinion gear. I am looking forward for x-maxx. What do you thank about the Traxxas motor on it? Xlx2
Building a xmaxx going for the 1100kv want it doing 60mph just can’t decide on pinions please help 😁
This is random as hell but what kinda shelves are you using? I need some myself 😅
Just got an xmaxx and I was hoping I could "make space" but that's a lot harder than I thought it would be.
Standard cheap ones from home depot
800kv and 1100kv motors have 8mm shafts so I'm having trouble finding 8mm pinion gears?? Any advise?
In your opinion, what’s the best gearing for a stock esc and motor 8s Xmaxx? I’m running the badlands tires and it just needs more. I never have over heating issues so I need to gear up badly
I'd try an 18 or 20t pinion watch the temps
@@ExocagedRC I’m running an 18t right now, that’s my factory gear. It came 18/54 factory
@@jaycevessier7554 19/50 or 20/50 max
@@romeoraduu I was thinking of 20/50, thanks I’ll give it a shot
Thank you for the video, about to purchase the xlx2 combo. Do you agree the 1100kv is the better choice for the Xmaxx over the 800kv?
for me yeah use this link to buy bit.ly/2IVlzlr
I see you must have gotten some good esc out of the bad batch.
I think so. Both of mine are doing well but I did take the 1100 out of the Kraton and put the 800 back in just to be safe.
What servo you running?
I just picked up a 42 tooth pinion today and I’m running a 54 tooth spur with the spektrum 1100kv motor and spektrum 160a ESC Do you think I will be OK with heat issues?
Curious What happened ..??
Cool bash! It is fast with that set up! I was out playing with my Xmaxx today!
How similar is your system to hobbywimg max 6 and 1100kv setup? I was thinking of upgrading to the bigger motor and running 25/35 because I've heard good things. But you seem to have it switched up a bit.
Yeah I run all kinds of setups. The HW Max5/1100kv with the 25/35 gearing is right on point. You could go 20/30 to get the motor down in the chassis a bit.
@@ExocagedRC didn't realize I already commented here. But I noticed you're using some beefy plugs for your batts and esc. Do you think ec5 connectors could handle the amp draw from a max 5 and 1100kv set up?
hi there. need some little advice. i want a decent basher 1/8 scale on 6s. i dont mind building it myself so i was thinking to buy a tekno et48.3 cause i already have an eb 48.4 and im loving it. what a great car :) but its a shame to bash a new tekno so maybe i want to make a 'monster' buggy with the eb48.4, and use the et on the tracks :) whats your opinion? :D
I have a Tekno et48 and love it for bashing around. They have the 410 truck that’s a bit shorter and is fun and tough.
With running 40/50 gearing are you having any heat issues? I'm running 30/54 and my motor gets up to around 175 by the end of the run
30/54 getting hot? Maybe the motor is over revving? Sounds odd but there is a balance of gearing to keep temps happy.
@@ExocagedRC I do know from checking data logs I've seen motor RPMs getting to around 60000. So would potentially gearing higher actually help?
I’m having a problem with my 8s Xmaxx. When I put it back together I’m getting a gear grind in the spur shaft gear cover. If I tighten it all the way down it binds if I loosen the screws it’s smooth. But then that gear has way too many play . Any chance you had experience with this problem ?
It’s odd. I have the same issue. If I rotate the gear it’s smooth all the way around to one section and it gets tight. Loosen the cover and it spins free. Too tight and it binds. Wonder how we could both have the same issue? If I figure it out I will post so you can know. If you figure it out let me know please.
@@DJ_SHANNIMAL absolutely. I have been keeping the 4 screws backed out a little bit . I changed everything and it does the same thing
@@chriswade3986 in my situation I still had a 6s max. Well my neighbor bough the 8 so I figured screw it I’ll finally update mine. New parts, bearings, everything new and now this problem showed up.
@@DJ_SHANNIMAL that’s kinda what I did . It was an 8s stock but I put an xlx2 in with 1100 kv motor. It was doing it before I changed everything and i can’t get rid of it. I have 7 other 8s Xmaxx. So I’m about to pull it apart and use the parts . I’m like $2500-$3000 in it
@@chriswade3986 I just bought a new 8s on Friday. I was going to keep the old chassis that has the problem and do like you with the 1100kv set-up so I would have a box fresh stock 8s and a monster custom version. I ended up selling the old chassis as a roller at the track today so that problem is now someone else's lol. I haven't got into the new one yet to see if it is doing it or not. I will update once I get a chance to look at it. On a side note I'm about to preorder the new widemaxx max truck. That looks pretty fun. I'm on amain hobbies right now poking around lol.
You really have to take care of the batteries. You can always buy more so you can continue your run but you'll have a bunch of bricks if you kill your lipos!
The GPS 🤣🤣thx ✌🏽
THE HOT DOG!!! lol jk, looks good and sounds alot better. Hope all is good now
This is why I sold my xmaxx
It's OK we all make mistakes
1st!👍😁
Actually third
@@mojaverc1585
U snooze YOU lose! 😁