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dman65 · 02-06-2010, 07:52 PM

So I need a little help!, I am at the tail end of building my crawler(creeper) whatever!
I need a good ESC motor combo. This will be used to bum around the house, climb over a rock or two, beat around the yard and wreak havoc on my cats!
I want some torque for playing around but I also want a little (not a lot) speed.
Any recommendations???
BTW this a Venom creeper J

Sharkey · 02-06-2010, 07:58 PM

what are you planning for batteries??? i myself run a 35 turn on 3s lipo, its quite fast for what it is, torque is very good. with re-gearing it it could be much faster. i also run a castle sidewinder esc, im very happy with it. this is however in an ax10. i would recommend it.

dman65 · 02-06-2010, 08:55 PM

I plan on running Lipos, 3s

squatch71 · 02-06-2010, 08:57 PM

Mamba Max with a Tekin 45T on 3S....or a Novak rooster crawler with 35T and 2s.

Sharkey · 02-06-2010, 10:12 PM

a mamba max is overkill for a crawler.

animal 4x4 · 02-07-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharkey

a mamba max is overkill for a crawler.

x2 sidewinder work's just fine 35t/3s good wheel speed loads of torqe hope i could help

oldhippie · 02-07-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by animal 4x4

x2 sidewinder work's just fine 35t/3s good wheel speed loads of torqe hope i could help

X2 but will need a castle link and ccbec. The fxr/35 combo is also good but ya will still need a ccbec. The holmes torquemaster is also great and ya won't need a ccbec but ya will need the castle link. I'd say either will be great, go with whichever ya can do cheaper.

Now if ya want to go brushless, thats a whole different thing.

raptorridr660r · 02-07-2010, 05:45 PM

How are the 35 turn setups on 2c? I am looking to get the honcho and I already have some 2c lipos here. Not looking for tons of speed or anything.

rokcrawlr · 02-07-2010, 05:54 PM

I say hh torquemaster and 14t puller motor. Same price as 3s goat but IMO much better!

squatch71 · 02-09-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharkey

a mamba max is overkill for a crawler.

and the reason would be why???? would like to know your opion...cause the holmes hobby is almost like the MM but can go to 6S..you think that's overkill as well??????

Dennis P · 02-10-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharkey

a mamba max is overkill for a crawler.

Does everyone think that you are putting in the combo with a 7700 or something.The mamba max is a great crawler esc,as is the Tekin,HH,ect.You have great setup options with incredible drag brake and hold.Yes please let us know what is overkill? :-P

As for the question above I think a Tekin FXR with a 45 turn and a Castle Creation Bec would be great for you on the 3s.Good wheel speed for Cat racing and still good crawling capabilitys.May have to play with gearing a little.

dman65 · 02-10-2010, 03:24 PM

Thanks for all the input.
I went with the tekin FXR with 35T motor, BEC and 3S lipo. seems to be pretty strong!

Grump · 02-10-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharkey

a mamba max is overkill for a crawler.

Isn't overkill a prerequisite for getting into this hobby? I don't think crawlers would exist without overkill.

Crawlers without overkill.

Just my take on it.

jwalker · 02-10-2010, 04:12 PM

i run the tekin fxr with hh 30t torquemasters with 3s on my bully, it has plenty of wheel speed with hella torque

dman65 · 02-10-2010, 04:16 PM

Here it is Pre electonics

By dman65, shot with DMC-LZ7 at 2010-02-09

Grump · 02-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Very nice

dman65 · 02-10-2010, 04:53 PM

Thanks Grump! this was an impulse buy and this turned out to be a lot of fun!

Grump · 02-10-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dman65

Thanks Grump! this was an impulse buy and this turned out to be a lot of fun!

Sweet!
Have you made it to a comp yet? I started last year and after going to a couple comps, I have met some great people. One of the best impulse purchases ever. LOL

indiana mudcat · 02-10-2010, 06:51 PM

If you wanna check a comp out there's one Saturday at the RoxBox right off Emerson on the south side, it's a huge warm building with great people and courses. They're also open every Wednesday and Friday 5-10 for practice, it's always alot of fun no matter when you go.

Grump · 02-10-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by indiana mudcat

If you wanna check a comp out there's one Saturday at the RoxBox right off Emerson on the south side, it's a huge warm building with great people and courses. They're also open every Wednesday and Friday 5-10 for practice, it's always alot of fun no matter when you go.

I live in Minooka IL. and was going to suggest he read the thread if he hasn't already.
The "ROX BOX 2.0" Indy's Premier 5,000 sq. ft. Indoor Crawling Facility
I have read it myself, even tho I have never been there. Might have to make a roadtrip when things warm up. It looks great!

02-06-2010, 07:52 PM	#1
dman65 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis, In Posts: 27	Recommendations on a motor and ESC So I need a little help!, I am at the tail end of building my crawler(creeper) whatever! I need a good ESC motor combo. This will be used to bum around the house, climb over a rock or two, beat around the yard and wreak havoc on my cats! I want some torque for playing around but I also want a little (not a lot) speed. Any recommendations??? BTW this a Venom creeper J

02-06-2010, 08:55 PM	#3
dman65 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis, In Posts: 27	batteries I plan on running Lipos, 3s

02-10-2010, 03:24 PM	#12
dman65 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis, In Posts: 27	thanks Thanks for all the input. I went with the tekin FXR with 35T motor, BEC and 3S lipo. seems to be pretty strong!

02-10-2010, 04:16 PM	#15
dman65 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis, In Posts: 27	here it is Here it is Pre electonics By dman65, shot with DMC-LZ7 at 2010-02-09 Last edited by dman65; 02-10-2010 at 04:42 PM.

02-10-2010, 04:53 PM	#17
dman65 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis, In Posts: 27	Thanks dude! Thanks Grump! this was an impulse buy and this turned out to be a lot of fun!

02-06-2010, 07:58 PM	#2
Sharkey Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 563	what are you planning for batteries??? i myself run a 35 turn on 3s lipo, its quite fast for what it is, torque is very good. with re-gearing it it could be much faster. i also run a castle sidewinder esc, im very happy with it. this is however in an ax10. i would recommend it.

02-06-2010, 08:57 PM	#4
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	Mamba Max with a Tekin 45T on 3S....or a Novak rooster crawler with 35T and 2s.

02-06-2010, 10:12 PM	#5
Sharkey Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 563	a mamba max is overkill for a crawler.

02-07-2010, 05:45 PM	#8
raptorridr660r Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NE OH Posts: 39	How are the 35 turn setups on 2c? I am looking to get the honcho and I already have some 2c lipos here. Not looking for tons of speed or anything.

02-07-2010, 05:54 PM	#9
rokcrawlr Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 111	I say hh torquemaster and 14t puller motor. Same price as 3s goat but IMO much better!

02-10-2010, 04:12 PM	#14
jwalker RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hallsville, Tx Posts: 1,820	i run the tekin fxr with hh 30t torquemasters with 3s on my bully, it has plenty of wheel speed with hella torque

02-10-2010, 04:49 PM	#16
Grump Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fraggle Rock Posts: 302	Very nice

02-10-2010, 06:51 PM	#19
indiana mudcat RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: reelsville Posts: 1,871	If you wanna check a comp out there's one Saturday at the RoxBox right off Emerson on the south side, it's a huge warm building with great people and courses. They're also open every Wednesday and Friday 5-10 for practice, it's always alot of fun no matter when you go.

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