Official Xray M18T Thread

[Mini_Me]

Originally Posted by A_Stevens

Hey guys,
I've recently aquired an M18MT all stock. I'm loving the ride it has now, but definitely need far more speed.
How does the XMC 300R speedy hold up when you plug say a peak raider or something with far fewer turns into it, or should I simply just go for lipos and BL again with this one similar to the Mini-T, although maybe a 6K motor, not an 8K??

Also, the front wheels are connecting with the chassis at full lock, but this could simply be a servo issue that some mucking about should remedy.

Cheers.

The XMC should work with a raider fine. One of the MT tire types does hit the chassis at full lock, but reduce your servo travel on your remote to keep it from turning as far. You could also instead add some fuel tubing to the bottom post extensions on the hubs to keep the steering from going too far.

[A_Stevens]

Cheers mate,
I'll give that a go.

[iceracer04]

which upgrades would be the best for carpet racing on a short tight track and if anyone can let me know where to get some good stuff from that would be great.

thanks,dan

[Mini_Me]

You might look through this thread.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=128768

Xray offers a variety of hopups that you might like.

[iceracer04]

thanks theres alot of useful info. What would you recommend for a motor I need something fast to keep up with the brushless trucks I know a brushed motor cant really beat a brushless set up but the track is small and tight I just need the most power and speed that I can get.

thanks,dan

[Mini_Me]

The other thread would be better to ask in as so we can keep all information together. If your saying your not running brushless, If its a short track, you might if your allowed and understand the safety precautions use lipos as that will allow you to reach top end quicker with the lighter weight.

You might look into a larger Mod motor like the LRP Torque, but you end up paying near the same amount as a new brushless motor.

[iceracer04]

ok well I'm gonna use my gtx speed control with a 6 cell nimh pack and was trying to figure out what would be the best performance motor to run.Any suggestions?

thanks,dan

[iceracer04]

Also could a brushless motor work with my gtx?

[Mini_Me]

Originally Posted by iceracer04

Also could a brushless motor work with my gtx?

No, that is a brushed esc.

[iceracer04]

Yeah I realized that lol I'm running in the open class so I just need to get a motor,still undecided is the associated torque or speed motors the fastest?

[Grizzbob]

Originally Posted by Mini_Me

You might look through this thread.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=128768

Xray offers a variety of hopups that you might like.

Agreed, & since we don't need 2 threads on the exact same subject, I've merged them together...

[iceracer04]

can anyone tell me if someone makes a wing kit?

thanks,dan

[Mini_Me]

Not yet, there may or may not be one made eventually by a aftermarket company. I can link you to a method created by ThomasP that shows how to make your own here.

[iceracer04]

cool thanks I just ordered my M18T from amainhobbies last night and got some other stuff from stormer but I forgot to order the spings ahh I can make it through one race with the stock spings thanks for all the help I hope I dont ask to may questions lol I'm very excited to race this truck


thanks,dan

[iceracer04]

ok I will be using my truck on carpet just wondering what would be the best tires to use there will be jumps too, also I have the wheel adapters so if I could find some nice 1/10 on roads any suggestions?

thanks,dan