MewettBoy72 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hi Everyone. I'm new to this hobby and this forum. I recently bought myself a Stampede XL5 4x4. I mainly bash and jump. I've had the truck for a few months now but I'm thirsty for some more power and speed. I've been considering the Power Up scheme that Traxxas offer but was wondering if there are other ESC and Motor combos available for less money that offer me the power I require? I'm looking to spend between £100 and £130. Any advice and suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) The hobbywing sc8wp/3656 3400kv combo is what I would get https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252085892878 this is the 'go to' combo Edited March 29, 2017 by Wrighty8766 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Just now, Wrighty8766 said: The hobbywing sc8wp/3656 3400kv combo is what I would get This, this again and this. Dave beat me. This time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, capri-boy said: This, this again and this. Dave beat me. This time You snooze you lose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 I have been lookin at this but wasn't sure. Really good price too! I've started upgrading my p4de already. Should I upgrade the centre driveshaft from the plastic to aluminium one and what about the driveshafts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Isnt the stock centre shaft metal like on the slash 4x4? For the driveshafts, I ran MIP XDuty Axles on mine. Theyre over £100 amd the rust if you dont look after them, but theyre pretty indestructible once built up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hi Guns. Cheers for reply. Ive got the plastic centre shaft. I know the vxl version has the aluminium. I will eventually want to run on 3s so I know driveshafts are a must. Do you think the stocks shafts will hold up with 2s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 52 minutes ago, capri-boy said: This, this again and this. Dave beat me. This time 53 minutes ago, Wrighty8766 said: The hobbywing sc8wp/3656 3400kv combo is what I would get https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252085892878 this is the 'go to' combo Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 2 hours ago, MewettBoy72 said: Hi Guns. Cheers for reply. Ive got the plastic centre shaft. I know the vxl version has the aluminium. I will eventually want to run on 3s so I know driveshafts are a must. Do you think the stocks shafts will hold up with 2s? Maybe fine with 2s, but i never knew the stock centre shaft was plastic. Thats poor from Traxxas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 The brushed version has a few lower grade components on the drive train so I'd look at upgrading that prior to going brushless. You can use the likes of Jennys RC or Dollarhobbyz to upgrade some components on the cheap but the driveshafts I'd go either MIP HD or the Tekno ones No point having all the power if the drivetrain can't handle it IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I've half a memory that the brushed 4x4 has different diffs as well as the driveshaft so you might want to check that. Either way, I would also recommend you get the bearing adaptor for the motor mount if you've got the plastic bushing. Known weak point even on the VXL, they go all melty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Guns said: Maybe fine with 2s, but i never knew the stock centre shaft was plastic. Thats poor from Traxxas! I think so too. They only seem to use the aluminium shaft in the vxl models even though they say that the xl5 4x4 is brushless ready. I'm not too bothered. I love upgrading! Edited March 30, 2017 by MewettBoy72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: The brushed version has a few lower grade components on the drive train so I'd look at upgrading that prior to going brushless. You can use the likes of Jennys RC or Dollarhobbyz to upgrade some components on the cheap but the driveshafts I'd go either MIP HD or the Tekno ones No point having all the power if the drivetrain can't handle it IMO Definitely. I'll take a look at Jenny's and dollarhobbyz then. Cheers Edited March 30, 2017 by MewettBoy72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Geeze said: I've half a memory that the brushed 4x4 has different diffs as well as the driveshaft so you might want to check that. Either way, I would also recommend you get the bearing adaptor for the motor mount if you've got the plastic bushing. Known weak point even on the VXL, they go all melty Thanks Geeze. I've actually done the bearing adapter already. I read so many posts about that being a must do upgrade for brushless. It's such a cheap upgrade too. Edited March 30, 2017 by MewettBoy72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm going to go with that Hobbywing combo for sure. Under £100!! Haven't read a bad thing about it either. Awesome! What lipo batteries do you guys use or suggest and would work best with the combo? I'm also looking for a good budget lipo and Nimh charger. What do you reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Ive been running a stampede 4x4 with that ESC and a tenshock motor on 3s for a while. You will need the metal center shaft but im still on the stock slider plastic driveshafts and they are holding up well. I would put them at the bottom of your list of upgrades and just drive it for a bit first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MewettBoy72 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Candyman said: Ive been running a stampede 4x4 with that ESC and a tenshock motor on 3s for a while. You will need the metal center shaft but im still on the stock slider plastic driveshafts and they are holding up well. I would put them at the bottom of your list of upgrades and just drive it for a bit first. Thanks Candyman. That's good to know. Especially as the pair will cost well over £100. It is something I will definitely want to do eventually tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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