Hi, new to Traxxas! Need info on going brushless plz....

**lamboo1985** · 02-02-2011 08:25 AM

Hi all and thanks for havin me! I bought my myself, er, um, my kids a couple slash 2wd's for xmas. I want to upgrade one of them to brushless and need some opinions. I will stick to the 7 nor 8 cell packs so that they are interchangeable. I am looking for a little more power/speed and alot less maintenance!! i dont need to go 70 mph, but i do want to do the occasional wheelie and throw some nice roosters!!!!

I have searched here and see that castle vs velineon is quite the debate! I have been to the castle website and have no clue what model there would be appropriate to compare to the traxxas V.

So, I guess im looking for a more specific model to compare against the velineon and what the pros and cons would be for my application??

Thanks in advance!

**3genracing** · 02-02-2011 09:30 AM

I say keep it simple and go with the Traxxas VXL upgrade. It give plenty of power and speed on 7cell NiHm batts and is very user friendly plus is still has the training mode for when you...err the kids want to play with your...err their truck..LOL

**lamboo1985** · 02-02-2011 10:34 AM

lol, nice! Plus it is waterproof right!?

**SteveC2375** · 02-02-2011 10:55 AM

If you are new to RC, I would suggest keeping it simple and picking up the Traxxas Velineon system. The Castle sytems have a alot more adjustability, but you would probably never use any of those settings bashing with your kids.

The training mode of the Velineon is nice when you want to slow the truck down for inexperienced drivers, but it can also handle up to 3s Lipo when you want to go really fast.

**Demonic58** · 02-02-2011 10:56 AM

Yes the VXl system is waterproof. Castle lacks this feature.

Castle = more customization/tweaking VXl= simplicity is bliss.

**lamboo1985** · 02-02-2011 11:03 AM

I like bliss...... lol! im looking online for the Velineon systems.... any suggestions where to buy? Also, which one do i want? I see a 3350, 3500, etc......

thanks

**Demonic58** · 02-02-2011 11:10 AM

Lol, So do I my friend, Here is a link to traxxas website. The vxl brushless system is about halfway down page. This is the on your looking for.
http://www.traxxas.com/v2/powerup/model/?id=23

Also here is a current thread about where to buy from-

http://traxxas.com/forums/showthread...-to-order-from

**bcmwake** · 02-02-2011 11:12 AM

3500 motor vxl3s esc. traxxas has a hop up program, where you trade your stock traxxas motor and esc in for the brushless system for 130.00 but you can find same deal on ebay and keep your old stuff.

**lamboo1985** · 02-02-2011 02:22 PM

Thanks for the help!!

**dgudenau** · 02-02-2011 02:29 PM

I would suggest you go with the vxl system

**weiss27md** · 02-02-2011 03:20 PM

Castle Creations Sidewinder SCT is what I chose and I am very happy with it. 3800kv 4 pole motor has lots of torque, just as much top end and I even notice longer battery life.

**rockstar7777** · 02-02-2011 04:55 PM

With a velineon system and an 8 cell you can easiky reach nearly 50 mph. Most traxxas brushless systems run the 3500 kv motor. Its very tough, powerful, and waterproof. Its also very easy to use. Training mode is also a nice feature. Unless your serious in racing the mod class, id ztick with the velineon system. Castle creations is nice...but very high tech.

**slash1987** · 02-02-2011 06:56 PM

I have the Velineon motor/esc combo and love it,water proof is a sweet bonus,I drive in everything,through snow,mud,rain,ravines then wash in shower and blow dry with no issues.
Mine is powerful,no wheelies or anything yet got big tires and a fully tightened slipper clutch so wheels break loose whenever I give full throttle,just over 50kmh at about 40 tires start to ballon,waiting for heat to get street tires.

**hurley747** · 02-02-2011 07:34 PM

I say you would probably want to just get the Velineon... a lot easier to maintain, set-up, and learn to use than the castle and most other brushless systems.

**lamboo1985** · 02-02-2011 11:42 PM

Good input from everyone, thanks a bunch. Anything else i should know?

**Mustang63** · 02-03-2011 07:32 AM

I have vxl in my slash with the 2.8 talons to give me some extra ground clearance, the gearing I usually run is 23/86 on 2s lipo which gives me 40 mph so a 7 cell will give you about the same. Now, when you wanna go fast, my 3s in my truck with that setup is geared for 59 mph. My friend has the sct system in his stampede and its a beast of a system but I still love my VXL!

**lamboo1985** · 02-03-2011 07:40 AM

Do these things have the ability to not go airborne at those speeds? lol I might get a rc plane some day, but for now i want to stay on the ground.....

**Mustang63** · 02-03-2011 10:52 AM

Yes if you use the stock body but I use a proline desert rat carnage body that dosen't have the fenders so that I can run mt tires and the air flows better

**rockstar7777** · 02-03-2011 01:36 PM

My rustler gets front light at 46 mph...if it hits a sligt buml..in the air t goes...like a top fuel dragster in a windstorm....sliding on its lid....it was funny....the first time...after that i got frustrated..lol my slash is still stock xl5. If yu wanna keep air outa the body, try drilling holes in the back of the cab of the body...i did. One on each side..it helped my truck jump better because it wasnt catching air inside the body..it was able to vent out.

If you set the truck up right, it shoukd stay pretty well grounded...

**lamboo1985** · 02-03-2011 04:03 PM

dang.... air holes drilled in it is a good idea!

**Mustang63** · 02-03-2011 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by rockstar7777

My rustler gets front light at 46 mph...if it hits a sligt buml..in the air t goes...like a top fuel dragster in a windstorm....sliding on its lid....it was funny....the first time...after that i got frustrated..lol my slash is still stock xl5. If yu wanna keep air outa the body, try drilling holes in the back of the cab of the body...i did. One on each side..it helped my truck jump better because it wasnt catching air inside the body..it was able to vent out.

If you set the truck up right, it shoukd stay pretty well grounded...

Only 46 before it gets a little light? my brothers rustler dosen't do that till about 60 and is cleared for takeoff at 65-70. lol

**lamboo1985** · 02-04-2011 05:07 AM

:O

nice!!

**rag6** · 02-04-2011 07:25 AM

The castle combo can be had for $90 shipped, brand new. It is not waterproof, but can take wet conditions. Just dont submerge it. I have run my sidewinder and mmp in heavy rains without ever having a moisture related problem.

**lamboo1985** · 02-04-2011 03:41 PM

im tetering..... I went to the local RC shop today, they want 189 bucks for the Velineon set up! :O

However, he did have a Losi Xcelorin brushless set up for 159 with the 13.50 motor?? Any thoughts on this one?

**Mustang63** · 02-04-2011 05:32 PM

Order it online, that guy is out of his mind! And I love my vxl but haven't heard anything about the losi systems

**lamboo1985** · 02-05-2011 07:02 AM

I took my 8 yr old to his first race last night. We were in stock spec class.... he did pretty good! Novice class, but still we had fun

Saw some major carnage though :O One guy broke the front end clean off!!

Anyway, Dad wants to get brushless and I cant decide between castle, losi, and velineon...

**Mustang63** · 02-05-2011 07:22 AM

Castle or vxl

**Mud Puppy** · 02-05-2011 07:29 AM

Nearly-new Used VXL systems can be had for around $100.
New VXL systems can be found for $150

**lamboo1985** · 02-05-2011 09:51 AM

no one has any positives on the losi xceliron system??

**gwandson** · 02-05-2011 10:28 AM

I'd go wtih the vxl have three of them work great and can get new take outs on ebay for 100-120 usaully almost new for 80 up just buy from reputable seller bought all mine there just with any systems watch temperatures let it coll between runs heat will destroy any motor

**rockstar7777** · 02-05-2011 10:58 AM

Theres a few velineons for sale for under 100 bucks on here..found em last night..one was down to 75 bucks....

**rag6** · 02-05-2011 04:01 PM

sidewinder 3800. $90 new.

**Mustang63** · 02-05-2011 04:17 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
It's a great system, my friend has the sidewinder sct system in his pede(yzinger02) and it's really powerful on 2s and insane on 3s but the biggest selling points is the $90 sale price brand new and it's really the only 4 pole motor made for a 1/10 2wd or 4wd

**lamboo1985** · 02-07-2011 05:18 AM

the losi setup has some good reviews too....... and comes with the fan and a pit adaptor for making changes at the track...... I AM SO TORN!!

**happycow** · 02-07-2011 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by lamboo1985

I took my 8 yr old to his first race last night. We were in stock spec class.... he did pretty good! Novice class, but still we had fun

Saw some major carnage though :O One guy broke the front end clean off!!

Anyway, Dad wants to get brushless and I cant decide between castle, losi, and velineon...

i managed to break my back clean off now looking at a 45$ dallar tab

**lamboo1985** · 02-07-2011 08:44 PM

ouch..... that had to hurt! Hope u get it back to the track soon!

**Mud Puppy** · 02-08-2011 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by happycow

i managed to break my back clean off now looking at a 45$ dallar tab

Proline chassis plate. They developed it to reinforce the weak spot in front of the rear shock tower.

**lamboo1985** · 02-08-2011 12:09 PM

so that attaches to the stock chassis?

**mark stevens** · 02-20-2011 08:35 AM

i bought the xcelorin package a month or so ago, it was a great deal and i have been very happy with it! and yes, the proline plate attaches to the stock chassis

**Bogdan Romania** · 02-21-2011 12:00 PM

Hello! I want to buy a brushless system for my 2WD slash. I can not decide between Sidewinder SCT , Sidewinder 4600kV, 5700kV Sidewinder, Sidewinder 6900kV. Please help me.

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