Originally Posted by new2rocks (Post 5332743)

There are plenty of waterproof, sensored ESC options ranging from the Holmes Hobbies BLE to various Hobbywing ESCs to the 8th scale ESCs (Mamba Monster X, Viper VTX8). There are differences (available settings, interface for settings, internal BEC rating, ability to run brushed/non-sensored, etc), so a little research and reading up in the forums will help you pick the one that best suits you. "thumbsup"


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Originally Posted by 71Baker (Post 5332326)

Hello all!

Great thread and great forum! This is actually my first post.

I am ordering a Wraith Spawn RTR in the coming days and was looking here for more info on what to plan for.

First of all AlphaDelta's question is something I am really interested in also. How much of a difference are theses more expensive engines?
Are the benefits gonna hit me like a truck or am I gonna be more like, meh, don't really feel it but it sure is shiny. (If going from an Axial 27t to a HH 27t (or equivalent) for instance?)

This Spawn is gonna be my first Crawler and I am not planning to do anything crazy with it. Mainly just running light trail with some basic crawling. Oh and i am at this stage not planning on going for more than 2s LiPo.
I'm a pretty big boy and rather old so I'm not planning on becoming a mountainclimber at this stage.

The question/feedback I have is this: Wouldn't it be a nice addition to add a table of gearing from the factory for the different variants of
Wraith's? I am pretty sure the Wraith Spawn RTR is 56/12 32p , based on some comments here and the fact that if i go to Axial's page for spare parts,
it says there that spare spur is 56 32p and spare pinion is 12 32p.

Now this is ofcourse not set in stone but i can confirm this when i get my pack.

Adding a table like this for the different variants would make it even easier for us noobs mainly to just follow the lines with a finger to figure out what to buy. 8)

Just to clarify for my own sake 56/12 32p would mean if i go for a Axial 27t or some other make/spec 27t, on 2s LiPo should be fine?

Originally Posted by Helicrawler (Post 5333490)

Hi! First post for me, too.

I'm running an Axial 27T on 2S LiPo and it's been just fine. Still going strong after 10-12 hours, and barely gets warm while trail running/crawling. Seems like a decent combo to me.

Originally Posted by 71Baker (Post 5334362)

Thanks for the feedback on Kit-gears. What ESC are you using with the 27T?

Looking forward to some feedback when you swap motors.

I am really interested in Tekin's brushed ESC in a combo with their 30T handwound brushed engine.

On ebay they go for approx. 160$

Originally Posted by johnvickery864 (Post 5334838)

Ok question getting to much heat in my wraith running a hh 35t pro brushed with Robinson racing 80 tooth spur. And a 20t pinion. I don't want to change my spur or motor wat would be a good pinion size.

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Originally Posted by Helicrawler (Post 5334813)

I went cheap and got an Axial AE-5. Works fine, but I guess I wouldn't know any better anyway. The Wraith is my first RC in 30 years, so wasn't sure if I'd get hooked again. But now that I have it, I'm totally hooked! In hindsight, I should have just started with better parts from the beginning.

Unfortunately, we have over a foot of snow here now, so the Wraith won't be seeing that new motor probably until spring. :cry:

Originally Posted by ryanblack (Post 5338210)

hi guys,

I'm currenlty looking to build a rc crawler myself. I've looked around and found 20T Electric Motor Wraith Rock Racer http://images.nitrosell.com/product_...5/AXIC4003.jpg I would like to know the technical specs. I've looked everywhere for the specs such as the nominal voltage, power etc.. if anyone can help i would really appricate.

thanks