ukfox

In a word -------------------FUN yes it is heavier, the 2028 is over a kilo on its own No vids, have only taken it out twice so far, Work gets in the way Have only driven it across a grassy field, no jumping, the added weight high up in the chassis will probably effect balance when it comes to flying.

I am running 54 spur with 32 pinion according to Big Squid RC the stock Xmaxx tops out at 32mph using my calculator ( excel work book calculations) my 54spur with 32 pinion gives me 34mph on 6s, and 45mph on 8s your 50spur and 49pinion works out at 56mph 6s and 75mph 8s so your real speed of 50mph equates to my calculated 56mph (my calculator is a little off, doesn't take in friction or drag) Tried my X on 6s then 8s today. 6s did seem to be about the same speed as a stock set up On 8s the tyres were just starting to balloon as it reached top speed I haven't got any real GPS speeds Yet I have ordered a 44pinion and a 47 pinion from Kershaw

NG15, I went for the larger motor and esc, as i feel the X is crying out for more power. Ordered the castle combo from tower hobbies, Its where i got a lot of the X parts from. Didn't pay for faster postage from kershaw, but I did order it 2 weeks ago, no point for fast postage when i didn't even have a complete truck yet

The pins in the cvd are held captive by the bearing, so shouldn't be able to move, maybe its dry, need some lube?

That motor is rated to 50volts, so i doubt it will over heat on 6s or 8s, Although there isn't any airflow in the X chassis

probably not, as its still winter. But as they came included in the kit, I might as well fit em

I am using the Kershaw mount used an extension cable on the esc , so i can quickly unplug it to use the castle software

Ran a set of 5000mah 3s traxxas batteries though my 15/54 geared truck today, Truck runs well over rough ground, and is fun to drive, But on the straight I fell it needs more speed. So, out came the 1600v motor and in went the 2028/ xlx set up. unfortunately i ordered the 32t pinion (should have ordered the 44 or 47) truck is a lot happier with the big motor, and I am rather pleased with the set up now. Will order larger pinions, as the torque is available to power them easily. also have a couple of 4s batteries coming from hobbyking, so should make things more interesting

Well my X is finally built standard 1600kv motor 15 pinion 54 spur, esc is borrowed from my emaxx, runs ok on 6s, but needs more speed

I see you are adding fans to aid cooling, just wondered how good the bec is on that esc, have they posted the amps that bec supplies

Pictures please

bah stupid edit function traxxas really need to change out this sub standard esc before more people find issues

I am an Electrician by trade. All fuses are installed and are designed to protect equipment when a fault occurs. overload= blown fuse short circuit= blown fuse the esc should NOT have gone POP for the fuse to blow, That is a terrible design too high a current drawn over a short period should make it blow before the esc overheats ( should have said overloads not over heats)

ideally the fuse should be fitted in to the positive lead, but still does the same job on the middle wire