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Old 07-06-2010, 09:15 PM   #1
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Default Clod needs ESC

I have a project clodbuster I need to get running.
Anyone have suggestions for the cheapest ESC I could use?
I need to replace the non-functional MSC..

The whole sorry mess only cost me $50, so I'm not too keen on dropping $80+ on an ESC, just to find out what other parts will need to be replaced.
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Old 07-06-2010, 10:25 PM   #2
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Depends on the motors, batteries and type of Clod rig you you will be running.
You might get by with a $50 ESC but you would be better off spending a little more and be able to do more with it.
For around $75 you can get a Castle Sidewinder.
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Old 07-07-2010, 07:41 AM   #3
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Of course, it came with dual motors.
A Monster Mash and Monster Mash II.
I can find very little info on them... someone thinks they are amazing, someone thinks they are average/cheap.

Came with two unlabeled battery packs/sticks. I imagine they are generic Clod batteries. Is there any way to measure what a sealed up battery is?

The motors spin fine when given direct current. And the transmitter/receiver work fine.. it's everything else in between that needs some attention.


--and what exactly I want to do with it? That's a good question. My thought was that it needed to run first... disagree?
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Old 07-07-2010, 04:25 PM   #4
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See if you can find an EVX or EVX2 for cheap. I run them in a couple of my Clod based rigs. You can run 1 or 2 batteries on them.
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Old 07-07-2010, 05:11 PM   #5
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Maybe find a "Super Rooster" esc by Novack on ebay? You might get lucky. I ran that esc for years without any problems... The lowest turn(fastest motors) I ran was 11 turn double. It was insanely fast. So that esc can handle just about anything you throw at it.
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Old 07-07-2010, 08:17 PM   #6
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I am running an evx in mine and works just fine. I am also just running 2 Johnson 540 motors. Yea I know, nothing special right. Hey I finished 10th overall at the R/C Monster jam world finals at Diggers Dungeon. I think there were 48 trucks in the brushed electric class.
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:17 AM   #7
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I have a clod I am trying to restore. I have been looking at upgrading to the EVX 2 and not sure on the motors yet. I was told by running more power thru two batteries I would gain speed but loose run time? Doesn't seem right, but i don't know. Is this true?
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Old 04-07-2011, 06:54 PM   #8
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I have an old Futaba esc I can get to you. I also am running 2 Outcry dual motor esc I can also let you have for a lil $$$. Let me know.
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Old 04-09-2011, 03:51 AM   #9
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What about a m2 dig from novak? they are big $$$ but are they good? I'm I better off with something else?
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Old 04-09-2011, 04:14 AM   #10
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You might wanna search that on here (RCC). Heard there has been and still problems w/those.... IF memory serves me correct.
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Old 04-10-2011, 10:04 AM   #11
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the m2 would be a good choice if it didnt still have problems and your goal was to make it a crawler since its only good for 2 stock 27t motors or up so if you want a racer its a no go. i would look for a super rooster, i run one in my clod on dual 13t doubles on an 8cell battery and it cost me $40.
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Old 04-11-2011, 01:22 PM   #12
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Another viable option would be a Tekin rebel or Tekin rebel 2.
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Old 04-11-2011, 08:31 PM   #13
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not sure if you're crawling, racing or bashing but I've success with the Tamiya Twin Motor esc:

http://www.stellamodels.net/catalog/...oducts_id=3058

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=45037
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Old 06-02-2011, 01:09 AM   #14
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buddy runs a rooster and I run a super rooster on mine. Check out novak.. if you dont mind a rebuilt one they sometimes carry them on their website... or check out ebay.
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