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JohnRobHolmes · 09-09-2011, 06:52 PM

I wanted to test out the stock ESC too, and I am pretty cheap. So cheap I swap electrics from rig to rig

prusik333 · 09-09-2011, 10:26 PM

ESC: FXR
Motor: HH35t
Servo: 7950TH CC bec
Gears: spur 80t / pinion 20t
Lipo: 3s 1300 or 2s 2000 (messing with both for now)

MadMoose · 09-09-2011, 10:41 PM

Esc:Tekin Rs
Motor:17.5
2s 5000 venom
DX3R Pro radio
CC Bec
Savox 1267

Billybongo63 · 09-09-2011, 11:10 PM

ESC: Tekin RS Pro
Motor: Tekin Redline 17.5 brushless sensored
Servo: Hi Tec 7980
CC BEC
Battery: Venom 2S 5000 (to scared to run a 3s)
Transmitter: Futaba 4pk

Thanks to Harley for his write ups and this forum for a wealth of knowledge!

MadMoose · 09-09-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billybongo63

ESC: Tekin RS Pro
Motor: Tekin Redline 17.5 brushless sensored
Servo: Hi Tec 7980
CC BEC
Battery: Venom 2S 5000 (to scared to run a 3s)
Transmitter: Futaba 4pk

Thanks to Harley for his write ups and this forum for a wealth of knowledge!

What are you running for gearing? I am trying 80 spur 20 pinion.

Billybongo63 · 09-09-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMoose

What are you running for gearing? I am trying 80 spur 20 pinion.

Still stock till it strips, outta dollars for now.
Having fun with the speed, but trying to dial in the ESC for some rock action.
Thinking 32pitch Robinsons maybe 56/14? I'ld like to kep the dust cover.
I couldn't help but notice your set up is very similar

MadMoose · 09-10-2011, 08:31 AM

Yea I saw that too they are pretty close. Lol

Sixohh · 09-10-2011, 09:19 AM

Stock CC ESC (excellent ESC for beginners)
CC bec
5000mah 3c lipo
stock motor for now
...............................
the 13t Crawl master seems like a popular choice here,

Newb question= how are the 13t HH motors comparing to stock as far as sacrificing speed for torque? i have all of johns stuff in my LNC and i love it. im ready to pull the trigger on a new motor and i love the speed of this thing but i want more low end torque and more control over it. suggestions?

also, the drag brake function seems sub par to me. is this due to the quality of the motor or will this improve with a lower turn motor?

JohnRobHolmes · 09-10-2011, 03:45 PM

The quality of the motor does limit the drag, as does the tall gearing.

The 13t is right there with the stock motor on speed, maybe a hair less. It has more torque. If you want more speed than stock then a 12 or 11t is a better bet, but at the same time you will need to gear down on 3s to prevent overheating the motor with 5000mah runs. I'm still trying to figure out the good balance for it all, no matter how much I test there is always more than one opinion with importance.

lagz2point0 · 09-10-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

The quality of the motor does limit the drag, as does the tall gearing.

The 13t is right there with the stock motor on speed, maybe a hair less. It has more torque. If you want more speed than stock then a 12 or 11t is a better bet, but at the same time you will need to gear down on 3s to prevent overheating the motor with 5000mah runs. I'm still trying to figure out the good balance for it all, no matter how much I test there is always more than one opinion with importance.

so im trying to put an order in on the website right now but cant decide what turn motor to go with for mostly crawling, currently geared 84/15?

JohnRobHolmes · 09-11-2011, 11:12 AM

Mostly crawling, I think between a 13 and 16t would be great in the CrawlMaster build, or 27 through 35t in the TorqueMaster build.

sally1800 · 09-12-2011, 10:15 AM

I am running a MMP with Teken 13.5 Redline. 12/56 32 pitch

I have to say beside my slash 4x4 this is the funnest truck I own.

Sixohh · 09-15-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

The quality of the motor does limit the drag, as does the tall gearing.

The 13t is right there with the stock motor on speed, maybe a hair less. It has more torque. If you want more speed than stock then a 12 or 11t is a better bet, but at the same time you will need to gear down on 3s to prevent overheating the motor with 5000mah runs. I'm still trying to figure out the good balance for it all, no matter how much I test there is always more than one opinion with importance.

thx for your input john. i fried my stock motor after about 2 hrs of run time.... i know how rough i am i guess i was just waiting for the stock junker to shit the bed!.

well for the first time i feel i have the best of both worlds with the wraith (speed balanced with torque) so im having a hard time choosing my motor. i think the max speed is more than fine for me plus i dont plan on changing the gearing anytime soon i just want more manageable crawling down low(probably my fault for sticking with stock gearing for the meantime).

guess i need to quit thinking and pick me a motor! i can always change it again later when i change gearing

OFFROADRCKOREA · 09-18-2011, 07:53 PM

Hey guys,

I am currently running the VXL 3s but hate it. It sucks on the rocks. So I went and purchased the MMP and now Im looking for the best motor to put in it for crawling and some good trail hopping. What would be the best? I see alot of 13.5 Tekins but how are they on the rocks? What about a ballistic novak 13.5? Please let me know im itching for a great truck on the rocks with the VXL speed. I am running a Robinson 56T Spur and 16T pinion.

LIK

2500hdon37s · 09-18-2011, 08:03 PM

HH BR-XL water proofed
Currently a 20t tourqe master, thats soon the get swapped for 13t crawlmaster
2100mah 3s lipo
Stock servo untill it blows!
All run from a Rc4wd xr4 radio.

Works great when its not down waiting on parts to show up!

2500hdon37s · 09-18-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostinkorea

Hey guys,

I am currently running the VXL 3s but hate it. It sucks on the rocks. So I went and purchased the MMP and now Im looking for the best motor to put in it for crawling and some good trail hopping. What would be the best? I see alot of 13.5 Tekins but how are they on the rocks? What about a ballistic novak 13.5? Please let me know im itching for a great truck on the rocks with the VXL speed. I am running a Robinson 56T Spur and 16T pinion.

LIK

With a 56t spur i hope you've got 32p gears, because i know a 17t pinion is the smallest you can use with the stock 80t spur.

pistol974 · 09-19-2011, 09:43 AM

What kind of runtimes are you guys getting on the 11 - 13 turn crawlmasters? Im running a vxl on 2s 5000 and get around 45min. like the speed but the esc sucks for the trails.

Thanks,
Pete

Harley · 09-19-2011, 10:38 AM

Over 2 hours of run time on the trails with my 5250 3s and a 13t CM.

dwdodgelover · 09-19-2011, 11:12 AM

i've got mostly stock, all i've got is a 21 turn spec in mine and a 5400 2s lipo.

toyofast · 09-19-2011, 11:34 AM

ESC: MMP
Motor: Team Powers 13.5 sensored
Servo: Spektrum S6030
BEC: None right now. MMP puts out plenty
Batery: 3s only.
Gearing: Stock spur and pinion

Transmission upgraded to metal bits as well as MIP shafts.

09-09-2011, 10:41 PM	#23
MadMoose Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boise Posts: 37	Esc:Tekin Rs Motor:17.5 2s 5000 venom DX3R Pro radio CC Bec Savox 1267 Last edited by MadMoose; 09-09-2011 at 11:04 PM.

09-18-2011, 07:53 PM	#34
OFFROADRCKOREA Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cali/Korea Posts: 815	MMP motor choice Hey guys, I am currently running the VXL 3s but hate it. It sucks on the rocks. So I went and purchased the MMP and now Im looking for the best motor to put in it for crawling and some good trail hopping. What would be the best? I see alot of 13.5 Tekins but how are they on the rocks? What about a ballistic novak 13.5? Please let me know im itching for a great truck on the rocks with the VXL speed. I am running a Robinson 56T Spur and 16T pinion. LIK

09-09-2011, 06:52 PM	#21
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I wanted to test out the stock ESC too, and I am pretty cheap. So cheap I swap electrics from rig to rig

09-09-2011, 10:26 PM	#22
prusik333 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,267	ESC: FXR Motor: HH35t Servo: 7950TH CC bec Gears: spur 80t / pinion 20t Lipo: 3s 1300 or 2s 2000 (messing with both for now)

09-09-2011, 11:10 PM	#24
Billybongo63 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 128	ESC: Tekin RS Pro Motor: Tekin Redline 17.5 brushless sensored Servo: Hi Tec 7980 CC BEC Battery: Venom 2S 5000 (to scared to run a 3s) Transmitter: Futaba 4pk Thanks to Harley for his write ups and this forum for a wealth of knowledge!

09-10-2011, 08:31 AM	#27
MadMoose Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boise Posts: 37	Yea I saw that too they are pretty close. Lol

09-10-2011, 09:19 AM	#28
Sixohh Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX (Tomball) Posts: 44	Stock CC ESC (excellent ESC for beginners) CC bec 5000mah 3c lipo stock motor for now ............................... the 13t Crawl master seems like a popular choice here, Newb question= how are the 13t HH motors comparing to stock as far as sacrificing speed for torque? i have all of johns stuff in my LNC and i love it. im ready to pull the trigger on a new motor and i love the speed of this thing but i want more low end torque and more control over it. suggestions? also, the drag brake function seems sub par to me. is this due to the quality of the motor or will this improve with a lower turn motor?

09-10-2011, 03:45 PM	#29
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The quality of the motor does limit the drag, as does the tall gearing. The 13t is right there with the stock motor on speed, maybe a hair less. It has more torque. If you want more speed than stock then a 12 or 11t is a better bet, but at the same time you will need to gear down on 3s to prevent overheating the motor with 5000mah runs. I'm still trying to figure out the good balance for it all, no matter how much I test there is always more than one opinion with importance.

09-11-2011, 11:12 AM	#31
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Mostly crawling, I think between a 13 and 16t would be great in the CrawlMaster build, or 27 through 35t in the TorqueMaster build.

09-12-2011, 10:15 AM	#32
sally1800 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ? Posts: 5,055	I am running a MMP with Teken 13.5 Redline. 12/56 32 pitch I have to say beside my slash 4x4 this is the funnest truck I own.

09-18-2011, 08:03 PM	#35
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	HH BR-XL water proofed Currently a 20t tourqe master, thats soon the get swapped for 13t crawlmaster 2100mah 3s lipo Stock servo untill it blows! All run from a Rc4wd xr4 radio. Works great when its not down waiting on parts to show up!

09-19-2011, 09:43 AM	#37
pistol974 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 47	What kind of runtimes are you guys getting on the 11 - 13 turn crawlmasters? Im running a vxl on 2s 5000 and get around 45min. like the speed but the esc sucks for the trails. Thanks, Pete

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09-19-2011, 10:38 AM	#38
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Over 2 hours of run time on the trails with my 5250 3s and a 13t CM.

09-19-2011, 11:12 AM	#39
dwdodgelover Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: palmdale Posts: 26	i've got mostly stock, all i've got is a 21 turn spec in mine and a 5400 2s lipo.

09-19-2011, 11:34 AM	#40
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	ESC: MMP Motor: Team Powers 13.5 sensored Servo: Spektrum S6030 BEC: None right now. MMP puts out plenty Batery: 3s only. Gearing: Stock spur and pinion Transmission upgraded to metal bits as well as MIP shafts.

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