Kpowell911 Posted June 17, 2024 Share Posted June 17, 2024 That stand looks class mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted June 17, 2024 Author Share Posted June 17, 2024 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: Nice collection of models mate Thank you, i selected some of the ones that were the least battle scarred 😆 its all in the aid of charity Edited June 17, 2024 by wolfie1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted June 20, 2024 Share Posted June 20, 2024 Heyz, i think iv killed my stock xmaxx motor - what motor are you using? Any recommendations or should i stick with stock? I run Hobbywing EzRun Max6 160A borstlös ESC 3-8S ESC atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 20, 2024 Share Posted June 20, 2024 3 hours ago, Tadas said: Heyz, i think iv killed my stock xmaxx motor - what motor are you using? Any recommendations or should i stick with stock? I run Hobbywing EzRun Max6 160A borstlös ESC 3-8S ESC atm. Id personally stick with stock motor, unless you want to spend a lot on a new motor mount etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted June 20, 2024 Author Share Posted June 20, 2024 Whatever you decide dont put in a 4985 1650 motor as it will make you esc go pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted June 20, 2024 Author Share Posted June 20, 2024 With this combo i have in the new max 6 g2 and 4990 1650kv motor i couldnt be happier tbh. But as kpowel said i had to buy a new motor mount, i opted for the scorched rc which i didnt think was too expensive at around £70 off the top of my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted June 21, 2024 Share Posted June 21, 2024 Is it me or Velineon 1200 price is more than double of HB 1650kv?! If this HB motor have similar characteristics to original motor - price vise it should cost similar to switch to HB + mounts etc..? Im a little consurned about "3-6S" sticker on HB motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 21, 2024 Share Posted June 21, 2024 (edited) I thinking buying a new retail Traxxas motor is silly, find a used one or one from the breakers like Jennys. I dont know what you mean by HB, do you mean Hobbywing? The 1650kv is only rated to 6s. Ive no idea where the craze started to suggest it for X Maxx’s. Hobbywing make a 58 series 1100kv or 800kv for the X Maxx. These need a Max 5 ESC not a Max 6. The 4990 1650kv may fair better but its still only rated for 6S Edited June 21, 2024 by Kpowell911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted June 21, 2024 Author Share Posted June 21, 2024 (edited) 10 hours ago, Tadas said: Is it me or Velineon 1200 price is more than double of HB 1650kv?! If this HB motor have similar characteristics to original motor - price vise it should cost similar to switch to HB + mounts etc..? Im a little consurned about "3-6S" sticker on HB motor. The 4990 is 8s rated, its the 4985 thats only 6s rated, that website has it mixed up 4990 combo- https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-ezrun-combo-max6-g2-4990sd-1650kv-g2-1358849 4985 combo- https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-combo-ezrun-max6-esc-4985-1650kv-motor-black--441358 Edited June 21, 2024 by wolfie1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted June 21, 2024 Author Share Posted June 21, 2024 Thought i would give 1 of these centre drive shafts a go, build quality seems to be good And installed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted June 22, 2024 Author Share Posted June 22, 2024 Had some fun today, heres a quick video 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted June 22, 2024 Share Posted June 22, 2024 its going well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted June 24, 2024 Share Posted June 24, 2024 On 21/06/2024 at 21:04, wolfie1 said: The 4990 is 8s rated, its the 4985 thats only 6s rated, that website has it mixed up 4990 combo- https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-ezrun-combo-max6-g2-4990sd-1650kv-g2-1358849 4985 combo- https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-combo-ezrun-max6-esc-4985-1650kv-motor-black--441358 both of these links are 8s rated. and combo still costs +- same as stock motor. Can you link motor mount for these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 24, 2024 Share Posted June 24, 2024 1 hour ago, Tadas said: both of these links are 8s rated. and combo still costs +- same as stock motor. Can you link motor mount for these? Read the motor spec on the 4985 combo. The motor is rated for 6S only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted June 24, 2024 Author Share Posted June 24, 2024 (edited) The spec of the esc are both 8s rated but 1 being able to handle 160a and the other 200a continuous, its the motors that are rated differently, the link with the motor 4990 is the 1 to go for if thats the size of motor you want, its also the 1 with the 200a esc 3 hours ago, Tadas said: both of these links are 8s rated. and combo still costs +- same as stock motor. Can you link motor mount for these? This is the motor mount i am using https://scorchedparts.co.uk/collections/upgrades-for-traxxas-xmaxx-and-xrt/products/roto-lok-motormount-for-traxxas-xmaxx-xrt Edited June 24, 2024 by wolfie1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted June 30, 2024 Share Posted June 30, 2024 On 24/06/2024 at 22:00, wolfie1 said: The spec of the esc are both 8s rated but 1 being able to handle 160a and the other 200a continuous, its the motors that are rated differently, the link with the motor 4990 is the 1 to go for if thats the size of motor you want, its also the 1 with the 200a esc This is the motor mount i am using https://scorchedparts.co.uk/collections/upgrades-for-traxxas-xmaxx-and-xrt/products/roto-lok-motormount-for-traxxas-xmaxx-xrt wasnt easy, but i managed to find and order 4990 + x6 g2 from germany 🙂 now i have to find decent motor mount. The one you have is out of stock and i dont think it would work for me since i usa rather heavy coolers, would prefer front and end support mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted June 30, 2024 Author Share Posted June 30, 2024 2 hours ago, Tadas said: wasnt easy, but i managed to find and order 4990 + x6 g2 from germany 🙂 now i have to find decent motor mount. The one you have is out of stock and i dont think it would work for me since i usa rather heavy coolers, would prefer front and end support mount. Scorched rc do also do a rear mount too, i have a bit of dense foam supporting the underside of my motor. i would be interested too see your cooling setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted June 30, 2024 Share Posted June 30, 2024 1 hour ago, wolfie1 said: Scorched rc do also do a rear mount too, i have a bit of dense foam supporting the underside of my motor. i would be interested too see your cooling setup im using Thunderoos system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted July 5, 2024 Share Posted July 5, 2024 Hello, By any chance you are running MAX6 G2? Started to asemble and test the G2 combo and noticed that ESC fan turns on initially, but then stops after few seconds - is it temperature controlled or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted July 5, 2024 Author Share Posted July 5, 2024 11 minutes ago, Tadas said: Hello, By any chance you are running MAX6 G2? Started to asemble and test the G2 combo and noticed that ESC fan turns on initially, but then stops after few seconds - is it temperature controlled or something? Yes thats right the max 6 g2 is temperature controlled, comes on for a second or 2 when initially turning on and then wont come back on until the temp gets high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted July 5, 2024 Share Posted July 5, 2024 10 minutes ago, wolfie1 said: Yes thats right the max 6 g2 is temperature controlled, comes on for a second or 2 when initially turning on and then wont come back on until the temp gets high I had some issues setting the trim. The first time when you have to hold power button for 3 secs and the set neutral/full throtle/full brake. Neutrall and full throtle had no isues - ESC acknowledges neutral and full throtle with beeps, but full brake - does nothing... Tried several times - i get stuck on that step. Bet when i turn off and turn on normaly - brake/reverse funtions normaly - not sure if i should get voried about it... Couldn't find any info online/manual - at what temperature does the fan turn on (ESC fan)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted July 5, 2024 Author Share Posted July 5, 2024 3 minutes ago, Tadas said: I had some issues setting the trim. The first time when you have to hold power button for 3 secs and the set neutral/full throtle/full brake. Neutrall and full throtle had no isues - ESC acknowledges neutral and full throtle with beeps, but full brake - does nothing... Tried several times - i get stuck on that step. Bet when i turn off and turn on normaly - brake/reverse funtions normaly - not sure if i should get voried about it... Couldn't find any info online/manual - at what temperature does the fan turn on (ESC fan)? I would have to look at the instructions for the set up info, here is an online link https://www.hobbywing.com/en/uploads/file/20230912/eae31d6f6f29efe612078b069d932f3e.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted July 5, 2024 Share Posted July 5, 2024 2 minutes ago, wolfie1 said: I would have to look at the instructions for the set up info, here is an online link https://www.hobbywing.com/en/uploads/file/20230912/eae31d6f6f29efe612078b069d932f3e.pdf Yea, the last step doesnt work for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted July 5, 2024 Author Share Posted July 5, 2024 Mine was very easy to set up i remember, have you got the throttle trim set to 0, have you also tried updating the esc before doing this? Make sure your phone in connected to wifi, open the app and connect the esc and update the esc, i remember doing this on mine before i tried setting anything up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted July 5, 2024 Share Posted July 5, 2024 10 minutes ago, wolfie1 said: Mine was very easy to set up i remember, have you got the throttle trim set to 0, have you also tried updating the esc before doing this? Make sure your phone in connected to wifi, open the app and connect the esc and update the esc, i remember doing this on mine before i tried setting anything up yea i have the newest firmware. But i guess since it works - then no probs 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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