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blacksmith · 07-28-2009, 05:07 PM

I am thinking about upgrading to lipo .I am running a roster esc with a 55t that would be good for a 2 cell lipo .
But what ESC will handle a 3 cell lipo

Failedabortion · 07-28-2009, 05:14 PM

fxr, mamba max, sidewinder...I'd go with the fxr though

jamesdicken · 07-28-2009, 06:08 PM

sidewinder. i have seen many work flawless and the castle link is the shiz

SaxtonSlaughter · 07-29-2009, 12:36 AM

The Sidewinder is the S%it and besides the FXR's are known to sometime smoke and blow up.

life_livin · 07-29-2009, 12:39 AM

i say mamba max
i run one and love it
its a tad big but it gets the job done
and the castle link is awesome

constantmotion · 07-29-2009, 05:36 AM

Sidewinder or Mamba Max are good choices.

bigflex · 07-29-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SaxtonSlaughter

The Sidewinder is the S%it and besides the FXR's are known to sometime smoke and blow up.

There has been a few. Its not like its a big problem. Not to mention we don't really know if the ones that smoked were actually wired correctly. Tekin has great service, so if there is a problem they will take care of it.

The sidewinder is a good esc but I wouldn't say its the s%it. It is large, weighs more, and the drag break on Castle esc's is weak. I love my Tekin FXR's and would only consider Holmes new esc as a replacement.

landon4 · 07-29-2009, 09:55 AM

Get any of those listed they are all good ESC's the Tekin and Castle products are all adjustable, get what suits your wallet. Everyone on this thread besides Bigflex says go with Castle, but on another thread about the same ? everyone says go with Tekin besides one member says go with Castle so I say it's just what you want and your preference I have a few Sidewinders and they work great .

oldhippie · 07-29-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigflex

There has been a few. Its not like its a big problem. Not to mention we don't really know if the ones that smoked were actually wired correctly. Tekin has great service, so if there is a problem they will take care of it.

The sidewinder is a good esc but I wouldn't say its the s%it. It is large, weighs more, and the drag break on Castle esc's is weak. I love my Tekin FXR's and would only consider Holmes new esc as a replacement.

X2 Plus ya need the cc link for the sidewinder and mamba. Running 3 fxrs, my sidewinder is for sale.

landon4 · 07-29-2009, 10:05 AM

Don't you need the hotwire for the FXR or can it be done by the radio?

Failedabortion · 07-29-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landon4

Don't you need the hotwire for the FXR or can it be done by the radio?

Both can be done by radio. you do not need a castle link for the mamba max though just a micro usb cord.

bigflex · 07-29-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landon4

Don't you need the hotwire for the FXR or can it be done by the radio?

The hotwire gives you more fine tuning but The FXR is super simple to adjust using the 2 buttons on the top. It is alot easier to program than the sidewinder.

slowngreen · 07-29-2009, 10:52 AM

i prefer Castle stuff, sidewinder or mamba. Their customer service is second to none in my opinion too if you have a problem.

jamesdicken · 07-29-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Failedabortion

Both can be done by radio. you do not need a castle link for the mamba max though just a micro usb cord.

i know you can program the sidewinder with your remote but it takes a while. i did it once while on the phone with castle and it took 15 minutes.

boosted4lyf · 08-01-2009, 05:27 PM

get the side winder you can hand program it but you only get 60% drag brake yourbetter off with the castle link to program it

07-28-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
blacksmith Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bradenton Posts: 201	Looking for a ESC for a cell lipo I am thinking about upgrading to lipo .I am running a roster esc with a 55t that would be good for a 2 cell lipo . But what ESC will handle a 3 cell lipo

07-29-2009, 12:36 AM	#4
SaxtonSlaughter Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: On the "ROCKS" Posts: 571	esc The Sidewinder is the S%it and besides the FXR's are known to sometime smoke and blow up.

07-28-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
Failedabortion Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 848	fxr, mamba max, sidewinder...I'd go with the fxr though

07-28-2009, 06:08 PM	#3
jamesdicken Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: GILBERT Posts: 751	sidewinder. i have seen many work flawless and the castle link is the shiz

07-29-2009, 12:39 AM	#5
life_livin Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: looking for sponsors Posts: 462	i say mamba max i run one and love it its a tad big but it gets the job done and the castle link is awesome

07-29-2009, 05:36 AM	#6
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	Sidewinder or Mamba Max are good choices.

07-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#8
landon4 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Splendora Posts: 477	Get any of those listed they are all good ESC's the Tekin and Castle products are all adjustable, get what suits your wallet. Everyone on this thread besides Bigflex says go with Castle, but on another thread about the same ? everyone says go with Tekin besides one member says go with Castle so I say it's just what you want and your preference I have a few Sidewinders and they work great .

07-29-2009, 10:05 AM	#10
landon4 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Splendora Posts: 477	Don't you need the hotwire for the FXR or can it be done by the radio?

07-29-2009, 10:52 AM	#13
slowngreen RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nunya Idaho... Posts: 1,559	i prefer Castle stuff, sidewinder or mamba. Their customer service is second to none in my opinion too if you have a problem.

08-01-2009, 05:27 PM	#15
boosted4lyf I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tehachapi,Ca Posts: 2,334	get the side winder you can hand program it but you only get 60% drag brake yourbetter off with the castle link to program it

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