Traxxas Slash question.
#1
Traxxas Slash question.
Hi guys,
I just bought a brand new Slash rolling chassis and I am going to be putting a Castle Mamba Max Pro ESC that I have laying around in it. I have a chance to get a 1406 Series Brushless Motor 4600kV from Castle also. Would this be a good motor for the Slash? I will be running 2s and 3s lipos with it as well. This is mostly going to be a backyard basher and a occasional trip to the track kinda deal.
Anyone running this? Videos?
Im still kind of new to this Lipo and brushless deal so thats why Id like to ask before I purchase a motor.
Any gearing changes needed? I would think not but I could be wrong and doesnt hurt to ask.
Thanks everyone.
I just bought a brand new Slash rolling chassis and I am going to be putting a Castle Mamba Max Pro ESC that I have laying around in it. I have a chance to get a 1406 Series Brushless Motor 4600kV from Castle also. Would this be a good motor for the Slash? I will be running 2s and 3s lipos with it as well. This is mostly going to be a backyard basher and a occasional trip to the track kinda deal.
Anyone running this? Videos?
Im still kind of new to this Lipo and brushless deal so thats why Id like to ask before I purchase a motor.
Any gearing changes needed? I would think not but I could be wrong and doesnt hurt to ask.
Thanks everyone.
#4
Tech Master
Yeah, I have the same question- how would the mamba 4600 w/2s work in the 4x4 Slash??
#5
Tech Addict
iTrader: (65)
I'm running a MMP in my slash4x4 - when I was looking for a motor and checked the Castle site it only listed the 1512 series 2650kv as applicable. I have been running the stock Velineon 3500 without issues. the motor stays under 150F and the ESC stays under 100 or so; even after running a 3S pack.
#7
Tech Master
Thanks! I've been running it in my 2wd and it runs hot no matter how I gear it;mesh is ok, etc. Even 16/90 it gets "warm" and I've been all over the gearing spectrum ie:up to 22/86 using 2s and about 180 (give or take) I shut it down.
#9
Tech Adept
You are undergeared on the two wheel that's why it's getting hot. I ran the same motor in my slash at 25-27/86. As for the four wheel I also ran it there at 16/54 and it did great. Never broke 150. It will work fine in your four wheel just keep an eye on temps. I did a full review of this motor for castle on RC monster in the castle section if you want more info.
#10
Tech Elite
iTrader: (79)
You are undergeared on the two wheel that's why it's getting hot. I ran the same motor in my slash at 25-27/86. As for the four wheel I also ran it there at 16/54 and it did great. Never broke 150. It will work fine in your four wheel just keep an eye on temps. I did a full review of this motor for castle on RC monster in the castle section if you want more info.
#11
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (22)
You are undergeared on the two wheel that's why it's getting hot. I ran the same motor in my slash at 25-27/86. As for the four wheel I also ran it there at 16/54 and it did great. Never broke 150. It will work fine in your four wheel just keep an eye on temps. I did a full review of this motor for castle on RC monster in the castle section if you want more info.
#13
Thanks guys
If I did end up using the 6900kv in the 4x4 what gearing would you recommend? I am going today in a couple hours to get a few gears.
Also what are you guys running for an all around good all terrain tires? In front of my house we will be running on grass and some pavement.
Thanks again.
If I did end up using the 6900kv in the 4x4 what gearing would you recommend? I am going today in a couple hours to get a few gears.
Also what are you guys running for an all around good all terrain tires? In front of my house we will be running on grass and some pavement.
Thanks again.
#15
Tech Elite
iTrader: (79)
Thanks guys
If I did end up using the 6900kv in the 4x4 what gearing would you recommend? I am going today in a couple hours to get a few gears.
Also what are you guys running for an all around good all terrain tires? In front of my house we will be running on grass and some pavement.
Thanks again.
If I did end up using the 6900kv in the 4x4 what gearing would you recommend? I am going today in a couple hours to get a few gears.
Also what are you guys running for an all around good all terrain tires? In front of my house we will be running on grass and some pavement.
Thanks again.