New Rustler xl5 owner

[Subie]

Hello i just purchased another car, i wish it could be a little faster though.(compared to my nitro rs4 3). I'm looking to get another motor i dont want anything crazy i would like 45mph and if its possible to keep the stock esc. I also know i will need metal tranny gears. I dont race just mess around in my alley and the local river bed. Any input on a motor would be cool, thanks. I also have a Trinity nervous breakdown 19t from a Losi xxxt havent ran in a while will it work?

 

[HPI-Killer]

Find the specs on your esc and read, itll tell you whether it can handle the motor or not.

Totally off topic here, but I assume by your name you own a Subaru? Ima guess Legacy 2.5GT, WRX or the STi?

Explain!

 

[Subie]

I'm pretty sure the limit is 15 turns for 540 motors. And i currently own a 06 Subaru STI SGM.

 

[Subie]

Currently looking at the Velinion Brushless setup, dont think i want that much power anyone know another good set up a little cheaper. I think i am looking to get both the esc and motor. $100 budget would be nice.

 

[Jacks9930]

you can try this set up
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Castle-Creat...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c7e2dd2bf

If you want a little more jam
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Castle-Creat...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a663098e

 

[Subie]

Will i be able to run my stock gears with the 4600? And will i need to upgrade my tranny? I will probably be running 3s but not for sure yet.

 

[hamz9561]

If you're going top run 3s I'd recommend the second ESC/motor combo Jacks listed. The 3000 kV motor is similar to what the VXL runs and is a bit Sturdier than the SV3. Just remember that 3s is pushing the ESC a LOT harder than 2s. (I found out the hard way when I smoked an SV3).

 

[Subie]

Thanks i think ill be runnings 2's then with the 4600. I'm mostly going to be doing some offroading so i really wont need that top end power. Any other reccomendations with the castle setup.

 

[savage24x]

Thanks i think ill be runnings 2's then with the 4600. I'm mostly going to be doing some offroading so i really wont need that top end power. Any other reccomendations with the castle setup.

Stock gearing with that setup is going to be a beast. You'll love it. Replace with RPM as you break it. Rear hub carriers are going to break. Front caster blocks will break. Aluminum those as soon as they break.

 

[Subie]

Does RPM make Aluminum caster blocks? I heard that the graphite ones that they make flex alot? I'm sure they will hold up though plus they are cheaper to replace.

 

[savage24x]

Does RPM make Aluminum caster blocks? I heard that the graphite ones that they make flex alot? I'm sure they will hold up though plus they are cheaper to replace.

No. Get the Traxxas or STRC ones.

 

[hamz9561]

RPM doesn't really make any aluminum parts that i know of.

 

[chaos2767]

My son runs a Tacon 3500KV motor in his Rustler and they are $24 at hobbypartz.com , I am pretty impressed with the motor!