wraith motor

[cluemac]

i am getting a wraith and want a brushless and i have a vxl esc that i want to run but no motor what motor would be good in a wraith and a vxl esc?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by cluemac

i am getting a wraith and want a brushless and i have a vxl esc that i want to run but no motor what motor would be good in a wraith and a vxl esc?

Read the motor sticky at the top of the forum. The VXL ESC is not a good choice for the Wraith. If you want brushless you really need a sensored ESC.

[Creepy Krawler]

novak makes a setup called the timbuk 2 and its specific tooth wraith with a 13.5 turn motor

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Creepy Krawler

novak makes a setup called the timbuk 2 and its specific tooth wraith with a 13.5 turn motor

I have yet to see a Novak product I like. I need to run their new Timbuk 2 to see if the drag brake is changed. Stay with a Mamba Max or Tekin ESC.

[07trd4x4]

I have the same question. (sorry for thread jack).

My buddy recommended the tekin combo

[Harley]

Originally Posted by 07trd4x4

I have the same question. (sorry for thread jack).

My buddy recommended the tekin combo

Read the motor sticky at the top of the forum. A 55t is going to be very slow but will work just fine. I would suggest either a 35t or 27t if you want brushed.

[muddinscx]

X2 on reading the motor/esc sticky.

[Swatsn1per]

Originally Posted by cluemac

i am getting a wraith and want a brushless and i have a vxl esc that i want to run but no motor what motor would be good in a wraith and a vxl esc?

Traxxas introduced me into RC cars. I love the VXL for its simplicity, cool temps and price. I would not use the esc for this application. While it may be good for top speed it lacks a drag brake and does not let you customize your esc like a Castle or Tekin. The VXL esc does allow for a sensored motor but drag brake and other features should be an option as well.

[gm0688]

Originally Posted by Harley

Read the motor sticky at the top of the forum. The VXL ESC is not a good choice for the Wraith. If you want brushless you really need a sensored ESC.

VXL ESC. is sensorored or sensoless. No drag brakes though. Save your time and get the Holmes 13 turn Crawlmaster. I finally did. Its a little slower than a 13.5 Tekin. But about the same torque and has alot better Drag Brakes. Not to mention there is no sensor to get wet. The VXL will work with sensored but since there is no drag brakes. You wont be happy.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by Harley

I have yet to see a Novak product I like. I need to run their new Timbuk 2 to see if the drag brake is changed. Stay with a Mamba Max or Tekin ESC.

X2, I swore off Novak several years ago after a really bad experience with burnt up Rooster and severe lack of customer service.

Originally Posted by Swatsn1per

Traxxas introduced me into RC cars. I love the VXL for its simplicity, cool temps and price. I would not use the esc for this application. While it may be good for top speed it lacks a drag brake and does not let you customize your esc like a Castle or Tekin. The VXL esc does allow for a sensored motor but drag brake and other features should be an option as well.

Yes and it will overheat and thermally shutdown all the time on 3s, and if you live in a warm/hot climate even 2s and hard bashing will thermal it sometimes especially running 5000mah lipos ime.

Originally Posted by gm0688

VXL ESC. is sensorored or sensoless. No drag brakes though. Save your time and get the Holmes 13 turn Crawlmaster. I finally did. Its a little slower than a 13.5 Tekin. But about the same torque and has alot better Drag Brakes. Not to mention there is no sensor to get wet. The VXL will work with sensored but since there is no drag brakes. You wont be happy.

Those HH 13T Crawlmaster sound really intersting....anybody have vid of this motor in Wraith with 2s or 3s lipo? How would you compare the speed and crawler ability compared to the stock RTR setup?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Natedog

X2, I swore off Novak several years ago after a really bad experience with burnt up Rooster and severe lack of customer service.



Yes and it will overheat and thermally shutdown all the time on 3s, and if you live in a warm/hot climate even 2s and hard bashing will thermal it sometimes especially running 5000mah lipos ime.



Those HH 13T Crawlmaster sound really intersting....anybody have vid of this motor in Wraith with 2s or 3s lipo? How would you compare the speed and crawler ability compared to the stock RTR setup?

Check my thread. Third post has tons of videos.