Upgrading Rustler Lots of Tech Questions
#1
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Upgrading Rustler Lots of Tech Questions
Well as the title says I have a bit of a project I am working on but need a few tech questions answered. I have a old rustler, it was my dads and im pretty sure he got it in the late 90's because it has a stock XL-1 on it. I have always just kind of used and abused it, taking it out in the neighborhood and just messing around. I want to overhaul it but I am kind of lost when it comes to the esc. I want to put an XL-5 on it but I would like to know a few things.
-How does the esc connect to the on/off switch?
(Only question left, all others answered)
-How does the esc connect to the on/off switch?
(Only question left, all others answered)
Last edited by Rusty_187; 04-07-2009 at 10:08 PM. Reason: Answered questions removed
#2
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servo tape would work. You can mount the esc anywhere te wires will reach. I also use a strong zip-tie, that way it's easy to swap / reposition. The xl-5 probably comes with a tamiya for the battery and cheap bullets for the motor.
But I have to ask.... why upgrade to an xl-5? Are you getting one for free? If you're going to buy the esc, why not save a little and get a slash.... which comes with an xl-5... and a new motor.... I've seen used ones for $100.
Or you could pony up for an entry level brushless system like the novak havok for $150 which is programmable and could later be moved to a better car.
But I have to ask.... why upgrade to an xl-5? Are you getting one for free? If you're going to buy the esc, why not save a little and get a slash.... which comes with an xl-5... and a new motor.... I've seen used ones for $100.
Or you could pony up for an entry level brushless system like the novak havok for $150 which is programmable and could later be moved to a better car.
#3
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Well I want to do it with my Rustler. I love this car and it has been through a lot with me. Im spending a nice chunk of change on this overhaul (about $350) and am getting almost all stock parts replaced with alloy parts. And the combo I can get (XL-5 + Titan 550 12t) for 50 bucks brandnew.
#4
Well I want to do it with my Rustler. I love this car and it has been through a lot with me. Im spending a nice chunk of change on this overhaul (about $350) and am getting almost all stock parts replaced with alloy parts. And the combo I can get (XL-5 + Titan 550 12t) for 50 bucks brandnew.
#5
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And anyway, I found an answer to one of my questions on an old youtube video where someone happened to mount an XL-5 on the same RPM esc mount I am.
So the only question I have left is how does the esc connect to the on/off switch?
#6
I'm pretty sure the XL-5 has a switch built into it's case, if that is what you are asking.
#7
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How Sure?
#9
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Thanks man. I trying to get a pic of it mounted but on the Traxxas site but they all have sealed receivers and I figured if there is a swith under there I can't see it. Thanks everybody.