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bigflex · 06-18-2009, 10:28 AM

OK I have seen the Mongoose run, and the Cobalt 16t run as well. How does the Holmes compare to the two as far as wheelspeed and torque?

eric113 · 06-18-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bigflex

OK I have seen the Mongoose run, and the Cobalt 16t run as well. How does the Holmes compare to the two as far as wheelspeed and torque?

They don't. Depends on how much you want to spend.

bigflex · 06-18-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by eric113

They don't. Depends on how much you want to spend.

so should I just spend the extra and get a cobalt? I really don't want to go brushless. I pulled the crawler esc and am putting my extra FXR in it.

eric113 · 06-18-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bigflex

so should I just spend the extra and get a cobalt? I really don't want to go brushless. I pulled the crawler esc and am putting my extra FXR in it.

Yes, since it next best thing.

bigflex · 06-18-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by eric113

Yes, since it next best thing.

ok cool thanks for the input. I am a total noob when it comes to the MRC!

sgtsteve · 06-18-2009, 07:54 PM

Eric, how do they compare in regards to take off performance? How precise or smooth are they?

eric113 · 06-19-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sgtsteve

Eric, how do they compare in regards to take off performance? How precise or smooth are they?

The cobalt motors ? They super smooth and start up is great. They got some wheelspeed too.

bigflex · 06-19-2009, 07:16 AM

man it was hard to find but I got a cobalt ordered a fe minutes ago.

I am looking forward to some new found performance. The stocker really sucks.

NeXt559 · 06-19-2009, 08:26 AM

any one have a link to the cobolt ?

bigflex · 06-19-2009, 09:16 AM

heres a link to one at tower. Everyone is out of stock right now. I got lucky and found one on Fleabay.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLPV1&P=7

sgtsteve · 06-19-2009, 12:18 PM

Thanks Eric.

Flex, let me know your impressions of the cobalt/hammer combo when you get it.

bigflex · 06-19-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtsteve

Thanks Eric.

Flex, let me know your impressions of the cobalt/hammer combo when you get it.

will do. I haven't forgoten about the tire pics. Just haven't done it yet. I will get you some this weekend.

Kamikaze · 06-19-2009, 02:10 PM

I would go with the mongoose. The run times are insain and the startup is better that a brushed. It also stayes very cool, even on a 3 cell pack. I have a mongoose in this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y43FYJM2a2w

fordmike65 · 06-19-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamikaze

I have a mongoose in this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y43FYJM2a2w

fordwheeler · 06-19-2009, 07:10 PM

x2 on the mongoose!!! expensive but awesome on power

sgtsteve · 06-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Thanks flex, I should get the hammers tomorrow, at least I hope. Do you or anyone know if the HobbyLobby on Parmer stocks IC-2000 tire glue? I really want to see a cobalt in action, I cant decide on getting that or motorman1600's 35t mini.

Drvnbeing · 06-19-2009, 09:35 PM

how many of you guys running the mongoose setup have been breaking cvd's? Thinking about going this route so my tekin can go on my 2.2, just want to make sure I won't be regretting the decision cause of broken parts.

onespeeder · 06-23-2009, 12:28 AM

Just a quick note on the Cobalt 16t, Shawn. You will have to run the lowest pinion out there which is a 10, I believe. The Associated RC18 pinion is the one I am running, and you saw all of the low end control and wheelspeed available. HOWEVER, you run it full throttle and it will get HOT, like really hot.

So if you have a FXR already laying around, sure, spend the $35 or whatever and get the Cobalt. If you don't and want to start fresh from Stock, I'd say go with the Mongoose. Less of an overall investment, and a great option for the grunt and spin. My $.02.

bigflex · 06-23-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by onespeeder

Just a quick note on the Cobalt 16t, Shawn. You will have to run the lowest pinion out there which is a 10, I believe. The Associated RC18 pinion is the one I am running, and you saw all of the low end control and wheelspeed available. HOWEVER, you run it full throttle and it will get HOT, like really hot.

So if you have a FXR already laying around, sure, spend the $35 or whatever and get the Cobalt. If you don't and want to start fresh from Stock, I'd say go with the Mongoose. Less of an overall investment, and a great option for the grunt and spin. My $.02.

Mike! Thanks for the input. Yeah I happen to have an extra FXR just sitting in my electronics drawer. I guess I need to order a pinion to then. I am going to program the power level down some with the esc so hopefully It won't get to hot.

My 3yo daughter drives it alot so Its going to have to be set low so she can control it. I guess I will just see how it goes. If it isn't worth a crap I will sell the FXR to put towards a mongoose setup.

06-18-2009, 10:28 AM	#1
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man Posts: 2,736	motor comparison? OK I have seen the Mongoose run, and the Cobalt 16t run as well. How does the Holmes compare to the two as far as wheelspeed and torque?

06-18-2009, 07:54 PM	#6
sgtsteve Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 550	Eric, how do they compare in regards to take off performance? How precise or smooth are they?

06-19-2009, 07:16 AM	#8
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man Posts: 2,736	man it was hard to find but I got a cobalt ordered a fe minutes ago. I am looking forward to some new found performance. The stocker really sucks.

06-19-2009, 08:26 AM	#9
NeXt559 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 1,464	any one have a link to the cobolt ?

06-19-2009, 09:16 AM	#10
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man Posts: 2,736	heres a link to one at tower. Everyone is out of stock right now. I got lucky and found one on Fleabay. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLPV1&P=7

06-19-2009, 12:18 PM	#11
sgtsteve Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 550	Thanks Eric. Flex, let me know your impressions of the cobalt/hammer combo when you get it.

06-19-2009, 02:10 PM	#13
Kamikaze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN Posts: 6,154	I would go with the mongoose. The run times are insain and the startup is better that a brushed. It also stayes very cool, even on a 3 cell pack. I have a mongoose in this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y43FYJM2a2w

06-19-2009, 07:10 PM	#15
fordwheeler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: searching Posts: 384	x2 on the mongoose!!! expensive but awesome on power

06-19-2009, 08:28 PM	#16
sgtsteve Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 550	Thanks flex, I should get the hammers tomorrow, at least I hope. Do you or anyone know if the HobbyLobby on Parmer stocks IC-2000 tire glue? I really want to see a cobalt in action, I cant decide on getting that or motorman1600's 35t mini.

06-19-2009, 09:35 PM	#17
Drvnbeing Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crawlin' in NorCal! Posts: 416	how many of you guys running the mongoose setup have been breaking cvd's? Thinking about going this route so my tekin can go on my 2.2, just want to make sure I won't be regretting the decision cause of broken parts.

06-23-2009, 12:28 AM	#18
onespeeder Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PDX Posts: 426	Just a quick note on the Cobalt 16t, Shawn. You will have to run the lowest pinion out there which is a 10, I believe. The Associated RC18 pinion is the one I am running, and you saw all of the low end control and wheelspeed available. HOWEVER, you run it full throttle and it will get HOT, like really hot. So if you have a FXR already laying around, sure, spend the $35 or whatever and get the Cobalt. If you don't and want to start fresh from Stock, I'd say go with the Mongoose. Less of an overall investment, and a great option for the grunt and spin. My $.02.

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