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bails · 03-15-2011, 03:23 AM

This is likely a stupid question but I have been searching for the answer for a while now and can't find anything (probably because its a stupid question). I am in the process of ordering my first crawler with electronics and have come across the Castle Creations Sidewinder with a 4600kv motor combo. I know that this is supposed to be for a fast truck like a short course truck or something, but would it work in a crawler if you geared it down? I want a general purpose crawler/basher/rock racer so I figured it may be an option. Thanks.

infamouse_1 · 03-15-2011, 03:45 AM

it will work,you can also tune the esc to your liking if you get the castle link.
gearing down would be a great idea but gotta always check motor temp.

bails · 03-15-2011, 04:17 AM

Great! Thanks for the quick reply.

Scattman · 03-15-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bails

This is likely a stupid question but I have been searching for the answer for a while now and can't find anything (probably because its a stupid question). I am in the process of ordering my first crawler with electronics and have come across the Castle Creations Sidewinder with a 4600kv motor combo. I know that this is supposed to be for a fast truck like a short course truck or something, but would it work in a crawler if you geared it down? I want a general purpose crawler/basher/rock racer so I figured it may be an option. Thanks.

No it will not work, at least not very well. It will cog like a sum-bitch on the bottom end. That is the reason you can't really find anyone using it in a crawler.

A cheapie lathe motor will be worlds better.

yoda@4x4 · 03-15-2011, 06:25 AM

Agreed a brushed motor will work a whole lot better and the Sidewinder will work with them and you can get some fast lathe motors...

ped453 · 03-15-2011, 07:26 AM

X3, it WILL NOT WORk on low end, I had this set-up before, it's good for mud flying action, but as stated it will cog bad on low end speed, just get a good brushed motor lower turn if you want, say between 35t to 27t on 3s lipo, that will give you the speed you want and a good low end speed.

bails · 03-16-2011, 01:17 AM

Thanks for all the advice! You just saved me some cash. I'll start looking at other options.

03-15-2011, 03:23 AM	#1
bails Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: south africa Posts: 3	Castle Creations Sidewinder & 4600kv combo This is likely a stupid question but I have been searching for the answer for a while now and can't find anything (probably because its a stupid question). I am in the process of ordering my first crawler with electronics and have come across the Castle Creations Sidewinder with a 4600kv motor combo. I know that this is supposed to be for a fast truck like a short course truck or something, but would it work in a crawler if you geared it down? I want a general purpose crawler/basher/rock racer so I figured it may be an option. Thanks.

03-15-2011, 06:25 AM	#5
yoda@4x4 Looking for new Trails Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: GPS locating signal..... Posts: 558	Agreed a brushed motor will work a whole lot better and the Sidewinder will work with them and you can get some fast lathe motors... Last edited by yoda@4x4; 03-15-2011 at 06:28 AM.

03-15-2011, 03:45 AM	#2
infamouse_1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GUAM Posts: 398	it will work,you can also tune the esc to your liking if you get the castle link. gearing down would be a great idea but gotta always check motor temp.

03-15-2011, 04:17 AM	#3
bails Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: south africa Posts: 3	Great! Thanks for the quick reply.

03-15-2011, 07:26 AM	#6
ped453 Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: 354 Posts: 670	X3, it WILL NOT WORk on low end, I had this set-up before, it's good for mud flying action, but as stated it will cog bad on low end speed, just get a good brushed motor lower turn if you want, say between 35t to 27t on 3s lipo, that will give you the speed you want and a good low end speed.

03-16-2011, 01:17 AM	#7
bails Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: south africa Posts: 3	Thanks for all the advice! You just saved me some cash. I'll start looking at other options.

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