"newbe here"

[mdpuff]

Hey folks, I'm new to this forum and have been doing some reading and found many interesting threads. I've recently purchased a new Summit and just luv it!! Does everything and does it very well, very pleased with the performance so far. I do have a couple of questions, I know some time down the road the itch for more speed will nag me and I've been researching replacement motors. I really like the brush-less concept but can a brush-less motor be used with the stock ESC? I really don't want to lose my waterproof capabilities unless there is a waterproof ESC for the brush-less. If this can be done what motor would you recommend? I'm not looking for crazy speed just a little more after my original 775 gives up. I've toyed with the idea of the Dewalt but I'm on the fence and would prefer brush-less.

Thanks,
mdpuff.

[b@3]

The stock EVX-2 cannot run brushless motors. Most brushless systems available aren't waterproof, but they can waterproofed. Doing so will void any factory warranty though. I you search youtube on some how to videos on waterproofing various systems. If you are really looking to use a brushless system look for a sensored system because they great low speed control needed for crawling. The dewalt is a good upgrade, staying waterproof and providing more torque than the 775 not necassarily more speed but could be geared higher for more speed. I really suggest reading as much as you can there is a ton of info out there. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask most people here are very knowledgable helpful.

[mdpuff]

Thanks so much, I just like the idea of a little more power along with higher efficiency of the brush-less. Guess you can't have everything! I do like the water proof feature, wouldn't be any fun without splashing through the puddles! I did look at some Dewalt motors on Flee-bay and was wondering how one would go about's mounting the motor? The mounting screw holes are entirely different?
Thanks again!
mdpuff

[b@3]

Have a read through the Summit FAQ at the top of this page. There are links in there for just about everything that you could think of, including mounting and prepping dewalts.

[hauler]

you can go dual vxl with a 19t.

[reod12x2]

dual vxl is a bad idea just to ponit it out

as far as preping your dewalt you can get either a 12v or 14.4v dewalt already preped from kershaw all you have to do is bolt the motor to the mount and select you pinion

[Lilcrawler]

Look up kershaw designs and do the dual 700ho thing This will cost about $100 and can be used with the stock ESC.Also it is waterproof and will give you brushless-like power.. Brushless will not crawl unless it is sensored and then you are looking at the Tekin RX8, which is $400+. Another setup you could look at is the EZ-Run combo. And then there is always the Mamba Monster, which will drop right in, since the ERBE is based off of the same chassis.

I was bitten by the same speed bug, but I couldn't give up the crawling ability, so I went and bought an ERBE which got here last week.