Originally Posted by
wallacengineeri
Gonna be building an Xray XT8E hopefully very soon. Attempting to build a bullet proof truggy platform that will take bashing beatings and then simply change ride height and tires and head to the track. I would like opinions on my electronics selections:
Tekin RX8 Gen 3 ESC (will semi-waterproof by coating case cracks and openings with plasti-dip. Removable for warranty service), will run included fan.
Tekin T8 Gen 2 Truggy Motor - Cant decide on 2000 or 1700Kv (will be running 4S LiPo)
ProTek RC 170SBL Servo (450 oz-in @ 0.09/60 degree on 6V!)
Spektrum DXR5 TX with included receiver
SMC 4S 7400mAh/149Amp/90C LiPos
10 AWG Battery-To-ESC-To-Motor Wiring
RCProPlus Supra X S6 Battery Connectors
RCProPlus Supra X S6 Motor Connectors
ProLine Buck Shot VTR 4.0" Tires for track
ProLine Badlands 3.8" Tires with lower gearing for bash
Just a few aluminum upgrades if I can find them - things like diff cases and carrier hubs
I already have electronics but they are being sold over on RC Sparks because they are old and I want to upgrade:
https://www.rcsparks.com/forum/threa...s-setup.43383/
I cant post a for sale thread here even though Ive been a member for two years just because I dont have enough posts, which is ridiculous if you ask me.
Go a 2000kv motor.
Can water proof the esc, but no guarantee it will actually be water proof and not fail...
You want a 7.4v high torque servo, not a 6v.
Spektrums not the best pick for radio, go a futaba or airtronics/sanwa radio. A Futaba 4pv, or sanwa mt4/mt4s.
Batteries are fine.
Connectors, go with ec5.
Hard wire straight onto the motor, dont add another connection point, will only add more resistance and another point of failure.
Personally i dont beleive in using your race rig for bashing. As youre going to need to do double the maintenance, replace parts alot more often and youre more likely to blow a diff bashing, than racing. Especially when running badlands...