eight

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guys, need your opinions. what brushless esc should i get on my rc10 t4?

im thinking about this 3:

mamba sidewinder with 4600kv
ezrun 60a esc with 5.5t motor
ezrun 35a esc with 9.0t motor.

im just bashing around. not into race. i want more torque, and. wheelie..

trdsupra88

iTrader: (25)

Get the sidewinder, it has a warranty for bashing around...

segmentfault

mamba. my friend has an ez-run that he just bought, and it is so finicky. Sometimes reverse doesn't work.. other times it just won't go forward on the first few tries... odd stuff, but it's cheap.

I recently just got back in to the hobby after taking a long break off since the 90s, but one thing I have learned is that you don't want to buy things twice.

eight

iTrader: (27)

thank you guys for the quick response. comparing the mamba 4600kv and the 5700kv, which one gives more torque and more faster speeds in the end?

im planning also to use 3s lipo on it.

trdsupra88

iTrader: (25)

The 4600 will have more torque and the 5700 will have more top speed. Both will pull wheelies off the line and at 20mph. I would stick with the 4600, especially on three cells.

burnineyes

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The Sidewinder is definitely the best choice here, but I have seen alot of the EZruns that perform just as well. As it is a cheaper product I am sure some people have had trouble, but the only real advantage to the Castle out of the box is a great warranty and the best customer service in the business. Then you also have the upgrade for a Castlelink, which gives the Sidewinder almost unlimited adjustability and free updates that can give you new features and power. That being said, if money was tight and I needed a system, I would jump all over another EZRun. I have a few systems for 18th and 10th scale cars and they both perform flawlessly. Plus I really like being able to tune with a card at trackside, instead of needing a computer to take full advantage like I do with my Castle products.

For 3s running a 4600 would likely be more than enough. The 5700 would be quite insane. But if thats what you want you can get it easy!

Dob

Sidewinder with the 5700 is not rated for use with 3s. 4600 on 2s will be fun. 4600 on 3s, as stated, will be plenty!

burnineyes

iTrader: (17)

Rated shmated, this is why we buy Castle products.

LunchboX3904

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my vote would go to the ezrun 60a, but with a 8.5 turn motor. 5.5 will just be too much. if i had the money though, i wouldn't mind paying 40-50 more bucks for good customer service and a warranty.

caseymou

iTrader: (22)

Are my prices off? I think sidewinder combo is $130ish and the 60A EZrun is within $20 of that? Or am I looking in the wrong place?

Neu_Racer

iTrader: (211)

It will run on 3S but you void your warranty. The Mamba Max will take the 5700 on 3S though.

4600 is the best motor they make IMO. Faster than hell on 3S but gives you more options for gearing than on a 5700.

If you're bashing, definitely get the Sidewinder. It's worth the extra money.

Rc Mudbogger

yep sidewinder all the way!

CBHVR6

iTrader: (19)

I 2nd the 4600. 5700 will get hot quick bashing around, especially if you are considering 3s on it!

tom_chang79

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Are you sure it's not the ESC setting? I have an EZrun and these things DEFAULTLY came with the "racing" brakes, where you have to hold down the reverse to get reverse. There's a delay...

Did your friend get a programming card with the unit? It's one of the easiest way to mess with the ESC....

BACK to the question:

I would get neither and just go for the Mamba Max + 4600Kv. Castlelink is a PIA on sidewinders, plus you gotta spend some extra cash to get the dongle to do Castlink on Sidewinders.

My only reason to get the Hobbywing was because of form factor. I bought it for my 4wd that has a VERY tight space.

eight

iTrader: (27)

thanks guys! il go back to castle again. il get the 4600kv mamba now.