I just bought the x max and I can't wait to try it out. I had an rc buggy over 30 years ago and after watching many you tube videos I decided to buy one.These trucks are so much different than what I remember.They are pretty expensive but they can take a beating and this truck looks huge.
@@mattm3843 can’t help ya there but I’ve had mine for little over a year now in my revo 2.0 Hot summers here in Australia, it’s worked flawlessly, seen a lot of use, I’m extremely happy with it Only this and the xlx are made in usa, cnc ally case, the mamba x 6 is plastic and china This esc oozes quality compared to my hw max series esc’s It’s actually fraction smaller than the vxl 6s junk, perfect fit Get what you pay for 👍🏻
14:18 "mr giggles". Perfect nickname. I don't think I've ever heard him say anything without laughing. I think he laughs almost as much as he breathes. I wish I could be in such a constant great mood.
Very professional with giving us the time of when you were going to be driving it. I'm not interested in the install because I know how to do it. I appreciate the way you set up your videos and they are very well done sir thank you so much
I pre-ordered this combo, hoping to get it by months end. I'm running have a 30/30 setup and hoping this wakes up my stock X-Maxx. Great video and great channel! Keep up the good work.
I ran the same 1-1 ratio before and it was crazy fast but killed off batteries fast. I've found a bit milder ratio of 20/30 for 1100kv and 25/30 for the 800kv to be more useful bashing around. What batteries do you run and whats the runtime?
What did you use to mount the ESC? I recommend the 15 pound Velcro. I've found it holds better than most tapes because it has a bit of give to it, and you can remove the ESC easier.
If you need anymore of those Kershaw Designs spur gears, let me know. Dan was a great guy and a big loss to our community. Before he passed, he did sell most of his products off. Fortunately, I was able to get the tmaxx conversion kits, Savage chassis plates, and lots of gears. His steel gears are built like a tank.
This motor combo Would be perfect for losi super rock rey, just got a sensored crawler system for my capra and what a huge difference in low speed tourqe
Kershaw designs used to make some good stuff. I have couple of their gears too and they have been awesome. Never had an issue with any of the stuff I bought from him. So sad that he is no longer with us. So you're running mod1 gearing still. Hows the cush drive and spurs holding up? I want to go back to mod1 gears too.
the cush is doing fine and if you really want to know....thats a plastic 54t spur on it...my theory is with the large 43t pinion it gets contact with several teeth at once and thats why it survives. I could be wrong on that.
The way I drive both feel really good, The Monster X esc will be the limiting factor to overall power, that's why Castle still has the XLX ( I'm expecting a sensored version XLX in a few months ). So both side by side I'd have to give it to the Max5/800. Now remember this esc isn't meant to compete against that one but I'm pretty darn sure this will hang with any MAX6/800kv out there. Does HW even sell the max6 with a big 800kv? I know they offer it with the slightly smaller 1100kv.
How is this holding up? Had many Castle Mamba Monster 2 and Mamba Monster x and they have all failed.I wanna see if it's durable and last to determine if I should buy it.My experience with Castle ESCs have not been good.
I’ve had great luck with castle stuff. I’ve killed a couple old mamba max pro esc’s but that’s it. This one kept its cool very well so to me that’s a great thing.
@@ExocagedRC Thanks for telling me.I would hold out for about three months.If the report is universally good I would buy one.As I said I had many in the Mamba Monster series and they seem to just die.Have a Hobbywing Max8 and I'm so impressed with it.Have absolutely no complaints.I have a Rustler vxl I converted with Hot Racing gear box and fitted in the Max 8 and 2250 motor and have no regrets.
I was amazed at just how cool it was in the temp checks. I just got a brand new Kraton 8s and it will receive one of these castle setups in there as well.
How do you like this compared to the hobbywing max5 800kv setup? Or 1100kv? Trying to decide what to do with my xmaxx. Just got into the hobby and grabbed an xmaxx and erevo 2.0. Any suggestions for the erevo would be appreciated as well
well first of all enjoy what you have, take home the smiles you get from them, as far as which one I like best, the HW is cheaper, the castle is smoother, the 800kv motors are safer. LOL If I were you it would be a toss up between the castle or hobbywing 800kv setups with a 45t pinion. You'll also need a mount to put either one in.
Great review. The 1200kv (original traxxas) motor in my x-maxx broke and I had some thoughts to go for this combo. You convinced me. What is the gear you're running wit the castle motor?
I've got a friend that has 12s in one of those things and yeah he had to replace the diffs with an upgrade before he went to 12s because he trashed them with eight! But the V3 version comes with a lot stronger ones than the 6s V3 is the one you want to get
Man I use the cheap Turnigy 5000mah 4S batteries. They are rated at an honest 20-30c. Believe me when I say , no battery is above 30c discharge no matter the brand or what’s on the sticker. Higher MAH makes a much bigger difference. I can get you a link to what I use if you want.
You had the "B" motor lead coming loose when you checked temps, might want to check on that before you arc it. That was amazingly good, thanks for the vid.💪
@@ExocagedRC I just noticed it cause yesterday I had a rain delay and got a replacement Max6 installed and had to solder on some new 6.5mm on my motor. Wow what a difference, didn't notice how loose my originals were from hardcore bashing. My squeal went away and all my low end cogging. Pretty sure that's what killed my original Max6 👍
Crewchief 227 yeah I’ve killed a motor because of that. These went it tight and temps were really low everywhere. I’ve got it back apart now as I’ve sold the Xmaxx. I’m finally getting a new one, sounds crazy but yeah finally a brand new Xmaxx. LoL. Of course it will get the WFO mount, and this castle system but with a 45t pinion. Oh yeah.
Hey man, I know this video is a few months old but I just got an xmaxx and I'm new to the hobby. I got a 50t spur on it right now, what size pinion would I have to run with this motor?
I feel the Max5 overall could be stronger but this one has been documented sustained amp loads of over 300 so its not weak. I think it comes down to budget ( the max 5 and 800 is less money ) or if you really want smooth take offs and control, castle is the way to go.
@@ExocagedRC my plan is to get just the esc and put it in my xmaxx on the 1100kv hobby wing and moving the max5 to my infraction hooner on a 1750 hobby star and move the max6 from the infraction to the krajave lol
Sup Exo, I have the same set up but when I run it it feels sluggish. I have WFO 30/30 gears and mount, MMX8s and 2028kv motor; the only thing different is I have TRX connectors with Traxxas 6700mah 25c/50burst batteries. If you have any suggestions I’d really appreciate it. Thank you
is there a release date for the motor mounts? would like to order one! also is the speed controller a direct fit like the hobbywing max6? thanks for a response
They are out now. You can get them through WFO or B&M or Poseidon or you can order from Sean, he’s our local dealer. If you need a number to contact him let me know.
Wow, there is a point where it turns 180 sooo quick in the dirt, what servo do u use in the x maxx is damn quick I think, nice to hear all the real fun this truck brings also, yhhhhh look at that servo change direction so quick😎also, please help me understand what you mean by hearing the unhappy cvds, what's the noise and what's happening to em, is it the squeaking thanks
The esc is awesome, the big 800kv motor is too big. I have a video on putting a hobbywing 160 in the UDR search “big block UDR” castle is working on their own sensored version 1650 so hang on for a little while and you’ll have what you want
this looks awesome! how much? my stock 8s esc of 2 yrs is choppy. It stutters. or ya be driving along and it will brake. its always done that but know its real bad. time to junk that thing. Ive done a max 6 on my other Xmaxx this would be something different
No it won’t fit in the UDR. Castle is working on a sensored 1650kv and that can be made to work on the UDR. I have a video of me running a Hobbywing 1650 in mine with the 34t pinion and 51t spur and I show how to make it work. Check the channel for it.
Did your motor come with 6.5mm connectors or did you have to put them on? I bought the combo and went to connect everything and I was like, "well those won't fit!" lol.
Subbed! Just got my X, and want this to be my next upgrade. However i have traxxas batteries. Could i still use this combo and still use my batts? thanks in advance.
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I just bought the x max and I can't wait to try it out. I had an rc buggy over 30 years ago and after watching many you tube videos I decided to buy one.These trucks are so much different than what I remember.They are pretty expensive but they can take a beating and this truck looks huge.
I would like to see a side by side speed comparison with a stock 8s xmaxx
Ya im not convinced
@@mattm3843 can’t help ya there but I’ve had mine for little over a year now in my revo 2.0
Hot summers here in Australia, it’s worked flawlessly, seen a lot of use, I’m extremely happy with it
Only this and the xlx are made in usa, cnc ally case, the mamba x 6 is plastic and china
This esc oozes quality compared to my hw max series esc’s
It’s actually fraction smaller than the vxl 6s junk, perfect fit
Get what you pay for 👍🏻
Sean treats that trigger like an on/off switch. Lol, love it.
The truck is a killer queen now with the Castle creations motor and ESC. Sean now hes a different story. that laugh is just so infectious.
14:18 "mr giggles". Perfect nickname. I don't think I've ever heard him say anything without laughing. I think he laughs almost as much as he breathes. I wish I could be in such a constant great mood.
No ballooning at all out of those tyres, impressive
Just got mine last week! Waiting on some motors and bearings now!! Great video!!
Wow what a beast!!!. Sweet driving 😎
Very professional with giving us the time of when you were going to be driving it. I'm not interested in the install because I know how to do it. I appreciate the way you set up your videos and they are very well done sir thank you so much
I installed the same setup in February i love it
That motor is a beast!!! Thank you 🙏🏾
Wonderfull motor sensored and esc for XMaxx, thanks for the return of operation
I pre-ordered this combo, hoping to get it by months end. I'm running have a 30/30 setup and hoping this wakes up my stock X-Maxx. Great video and great channel! Keep up the good work.
I ran the same 1-1 ratio before and it was crazy fast but killed off batteries fast. I've found a bit milder ratio of 20/30 for 1100kv and 25/30 for the 800kv to be more useful bashing around. What batteries do you run and whats the runtime?
Good advice. Maybe I’ll try that combo too. SMC 4s 9000mah XL x 2. Not sure if they are still making them but they are great.
you record with one hand and drive with the other and still better recording than most of the youtubers
yassine hamouche LoL I’ve had a lot of practice driving one handed. LoL thanks
Sean’s laugh is the best
What did you use to mount the ESC? I recommend the 15 pound Velcro. I've found it holds better than most tapes because it has a bit of give to it, and you can remove the ESC easier.
I used amazing goop and let it sit overnight. It usually holds great, not this time.
The X Maxx will be my next rc
These things are awesome
Yes been waiting for you to do this review 👍🏿 it's so quiet 🤫😁 great combo
I'm going to get that motor combo for the green one
You’ll love it.
That was awesome congrats to Sean
Nice job. The Mamba can jump and climb like crazy. Plenty of power with 8s. I think it would be great for trails and high grass areas. No limits 👍💯
That X is right at home in the XMAXX!!!
Yes it is and it stayed cool too!
Can you hook the proline lights on the lite bar on will it work on this esc
Wow.... I wonder what tops speed is... Lots of power...
Hello how did you mount the Esc ? he can mount on the original esc place or need something else thanks
With a stock motor it can fit in the stock location, with the much bigger motor it has to be moved forward like mine or on a mount up high.
Awesome video been waiting to see that motor in action I hope they come out with a 1600KV version
They are working on a sensored 1650 so yeah should be soon.
Exocaged RC Hell Yeah 😎🤙🏻
That thing is a beast 👍
PLEASE!! Get one of the first set of the redcat wendigo’s and do a review. I’m super interested and you have the best reviews out there!!!!!!
I am considering it for sure
If you need anymore of those Kershaw Designs spur gears, let me know. Dan was a great guy and a big loss to our community. Before he passed, he did sell most of his products off. Fortunately, I was able to get the tmaxx conversion kits, Savage chassis plates, and lots of gears. His steel gears are built like a tank.
Yeah it was a loss for sure, I know a local guy who may be interested in a bunch of his gears
This motor combo Would be perfect for losi super rock rey, just got a sensored crawler system for my capra and what a huge difference in low speed tourqe
Kershaw designs used to make some good stuff. I have couple of their gears too and they have been awesome. Never had an issue with any of the stuff I bought from him. So sad that he is no longer with us.
So you're running mod1 gearing still. Hows the cush drive and spurs holding up? I want to go back to mod1 gears too.
the cush is doing fine and if you really want to know....thats a plastic 54t spur on it...my theory is with the large 43t pinion it gets contact with several teeth at once and thats why it survives. I could be wrong on that.
@@ExocagedRC no man, it actually makes perfect sense. Thanks for that. I am going to try plastic spur too. 👍
Good job
Holy crap I have to put this in my baby!!
It really wakes it up 💪🏼😎👍🏼Thanks for the share got a new sub here
One day i shall get a Xmaxx and this motor is insane
Looked skilled.. thanks!!
Think that would be a good esc and motor for arizona heat i need something that wont get too hot
Awesome! Love that truck and with that new setup it is just fantastic! LOL Mr. Giggles!
😂
So, which do you like better? Hobbywing max5/800kv or this new castle setup? Which is more powerful?
The way I drive both feel really good, The Monster X esc will be the limiting factor to overall power, that's why Castle still has the XLX ( I'm expecting a sensored version XLX in a few months ). So both side by side I'd have to give it to the Max5/800. Now remember this esc isn't meant to compete against that one but I'm pretty darn sure this will hang with any MAX6/800kv out there. Does HW even sell the max6 with a big 800kv? I know they offer it with the slightly smaller 1100kv.
How is this holding up? Had many Castle Mamba Monster 2 and Mamba Monster x and they have all failed.I wanna see if it's durable and last to determine if I should buy it.My experience with Castle ESCs have not been good.
I’ve had great luck with castle stuff. I’ve killed a couple old mamba max pro esc’s but that’s it. This one kept its cool very well so to me that’s a great thing.
@@ExocagedRC Thanks for telling me.I would hold out for about three months.If the report is universally good I would buy one.As I said I had many in the Mamba Monster series and they seem to just die.Have a Hobbywing Max8 and I'm so impressed with it.Have absolutely no complaints.I have a Rustler vxl I converted with Hot Racing gear box and fitted in the Max 8 and 2250 motor and have no regrets.
Yep, this ESC is amazing! I have it in my Kraton 6s right now with a Hobbywing 4985 1650kv motor. It ran so cool the fan didn't even turn on 👌😃
I was amazed at just how cool it was in the temp checks. I just got a brand new Kraton 8s and it will receive one of these castle setups in there as well.
How do you like this compared to the hobbywing max5 800kv setup? Or 1100kv? Trying to decide what to do with my xmaxx. Just got into the hobby and grabbed an xmaxx and erevo 2.0. Any suggestions for the erevo would be appreciated as well
well first of all enjoy what you have, take home the smiles you get from them, as far as which one I like best, the HW is cheaper, the castle is smoother, the 800kv motors are safer. LOL If I were you it would be a toss up between the castle or hobbywing 800kv setups with a 45t pinion. You'll also need a mount to put either one in.
Since you have had both 800kv and 1100kv motors.. witch would you prefer and why
Great review. The 1200kv (original traxxas) motor in my x-maxx broke and I had some thoughts to go for this combo. You convinced me. What is the gear you're running wit the castle motor?
I've found that a 45t pinion runs great with the 800kv motor whether its castle or hobbywing. if you go with mod 1.5 do either a 25/30 or 30/35
@@ExocagedRC Thank you very much for the info!🙏 I will go for the 800kv and 45t.
what was the gearing used in this
Awesome video! Will you pick this one over the hobbywing max 5 combo?
Im asking the same question. The smaller size of esc alone is enticing
Love to have this combo in my xmaxx but I cannot justify the price tag, Im still working on a mamba x 6s for a crawler.
It’s not cheap at all
I always hear that those badlands make stuff break more often on the xmaxx? Thoughts?
answered your other post.
@@ExocagedRC Thanks
Nice. But how long will the diffs and other drive line components last with all that extra power? I've heard not long unfortunately. Good luck!
I've got a friend that has 12s in one of those things and yeah he had to replace the diffs with an upgrade before he went to 12s because he trashed them with eight! But the V3 version comes with a lot stronger ones than the 6s V3 is the one you want to get
So when esc hot the fan running right
Thats silky smooth, wayyyyyy better than stock
yeah I will try this on a trail lol
its a beast👍👍
Hey there - can you give a recommendation on what hard pack batteries to buy for this exact setup?
Man I use the cheap Turnigy 5000mah 4S batteries. They are rated at an honest 20-30c. Believe me when I say , no battery is above 30c discharge no matter the brand or what’s on the sticker. Higher MAH makes a much bigger difference. I can get you a link to what I use if you want.
You had the "B" motor lead coming loose when you checked temps, might want to check on that before you arc it. That was amazingly good, thanks for the vid.💪
It went it really tight. I didn’t notice any cogging anywhere, I’ll see if I can press it in further.
@@ExocagedRC I just noticed it cause yesterday I had a rain delay and got a replacement Max6 installed and had to solder on some new 6.5mm on my motor. Wow what a difference, didn't notice how loose my originals were from hardcore bashing. My squeal went away and all my low end cogging. Pretty sure that's what killed my original Max6 👍
Crewchief 227 yeah I’ve killed a motor because of that. These went it tight and temps were really low everywhere. I’ve got it back apart now as I’ve sold the Xmaxx. I’m finally getting a new one, sounds crazy but yeah finally a brand new Xmaxx. LoL. Of course it will get the WFO mount, and this castle system but with a 45t pinion. Oh yeah.
@@ExocagedRC wow that's great to hear, can't wait to see what colour you've chosen 😎
just P. X I’m hoping to get the new nice red one.
Very good video that esc and motor is looking very good
Nice work hope to see more
See you saul
👍✌️💪👊
Do you have any experience with these belt drives? How do you like the 1.5s over the traditional gearing?
For 1/5 800 or 1100? Ready to purchase my motor and torn between the 2. Thanks, Jeff
great video!! what gearing are you running?
How do I adjust BEC manually or Castle B Link is only way to adjust it?
That would be awsome xmaxx crawler
Hey man, I know this video is a few months old but I just got an xmaxx and I'm new to the hobby. I got a 50t spur on it right now, what size pinion would I have to run with this motor?
Welcome to the hobby, With that spur heck I'd run a 42 or even a 45t pinion, its strong enough to pull it
Is that really better then stock with proper gearing ?
Would you go with this esc over the max 5
I feel the Max5 overall could be stronger but this one has been documented sustained amp loads of over 300 so its not weak. I think it comes down to budget ( the max 5 and 800 is less money ) or if you really want smooth take offs and control, castle is the way to go.
@@ExocagedRC my plan is to get just the esc and put it in my xmaxx on the 1100kv hobby wing and moving the max5 to my infraction hooner on a 1750 hobby star and move the max6 from the infraction to the krajave lol
@@ExocagedRC or just put it in the infraction lol
You drive ALOT better with one hand than the other guy does with 2
EXCELLENT VIDEO. NICE front flip also. AWESOME setup.🤜🤛💯🍻✌️
What motor would you put in the maxx ? I don’t think this would fit
In the small Maxx? Traxxas has a mount to put the Xmaxx motor in there. I have a Tekin 2650 kv in mine now
What esc are you using?
And do you have a part number I can’t find that mount . Thanks 🙏🏾
Hello what screws do use to mount the motor with the wfo motor mount?
It comes with the screws needed
Will it fit the maxx ?
not that I can see, simply too big, I know normal 1/8 stuff will go right in along with a mount to put in an Xmaxx motor and 8s esc...
Sup Exo, I have the same set up but when I run it it feels sluggish. I have WFO 30/30 gears and mount, MMX8s and 2028kv motor; the only thing different is I have TRX connectors with Traxxas 6700mah 25c/50burst batteries. If you have any suggestions I’d really appreciate it. Thank you
So what is better this esc or a max 5 or max 6 esc?
Can I use the sensored 2028 on Max 5?
Yeah just won’t have the sensored feature.
is there a release date for the motor mounts? would like to order one! also is the speed controller a direct fit like the hobbywing max6? thanks for a response
They are out now. You can get them through WFO or B&M or Poseidon or you can order from Sean, he’s our local dealer. If you need a number to contact him let me know.
Wow, there is a point where it turns 180 sooo quick in the dirt, what servo do u use in the x maxx is damn quick I think, nice to hear all the real fun this truck brings also, yhhhhh look at that servo change direction so quick😎also, please help me understand what you mean by hearing the unhappy cvds, what's the noise and what's happening to em, is it the squeaking thanks
Awesome temps
I may pop one of those in my UDR just gotta find a sensored 8s motor got any in mind?
The esc is awesome, the big 800kv motor is too big. I have a video on putting a hobbywing 160 in the UDR search “big block UDR” castle is working on their own sensored version 1650 so hang on for a little while and you’ll have what you want
@@ExocagedRC I saw that video and the one with the TP motor, so legendary. Thanks for the tip ill make sure to wait, cheers!
좋은 정보 고맙습니다 🎉
AWESOME VIDEO!!!👍👍👍👍
this looks awesome! how much? my stock 8s esc of 2 yrs is choppy. It stutters. or ya be driving along and it will brake. its always done that but know its real bad. time to junk that thing. Ive done a max 6 on my other Xmaxx this would be something different
I have links in the description to both Castle and Ebay for the castle system used in this video.
WooooW Power Full..!
Wow!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Think it will fit in a UDR?
No it won’t fit in the UDR. Castle is working on a sensored 1650kv and that can be made to work on the UDR. I have a video of me running a Hobbywing 1650 in mine with the 34t pinion and 51t spur and I show how to make it work. Check the channel for it.
Exocaged RC Thanks!
What gearing u running? I just ordered the same setup.
45t pinion with the stock 54t spur
Exocaged RC thanks man appreciate it. I eat rear diffs now has it is stock. Maybe I’ll eat both diffs 😂😂😂
@@ExocagedRC what if I run with smaller pinion like a 22t
No xlx sensored?
Not yet but I’m sure it’s in the works.
Was Haben die Beiden Motoren für einen Unterschied
Can I run this in the limitless?
Did your motor come with 6.5mm connectors or did you have to put them on? I bought the combo and went to connect everything and I was like, "well those won't fit!" lol.
Subbed! Just got my X, and want this to be my next upgrade. However i have traxxas batteries. Could i still use this combo and still use my batts? thanks in advance.
Yes you can this esc come with no plugs so you can either solder Traxxas connector's to the esc and you're good to go
@@lilnash7 thanks cant wait.
Nice 😀👍
Top Speed Test Next that thing looks like a Rocket
What Pinion and Spur are you running
43t pinion and 54t spur
Wow that’s why it’s so fast
Thanks
Thats just awesome n I need it in my life! lol
Think of how well itll pull our chairs! Lol
@@Todd_G_FPV Ya no doubt, we just need to figure a way to stop LOL
If u tie the wheely bar tight to the chair frame itll stop ya... Kinda lol gotta watch the toes tho lol
@@Todd_G_FPV lol
You should have done some crawling at yoru crawl spot :)
Top speed??
Estimated 55 on grass
i think i need that motor in my gen 8
Impressive
An 8s crawler. That will work well. Maybe we should run 1 /🤣 1 speedrun gear ratio too then. Lol
Just joined for ya bud. Took me a lil while but I told ya I would.
Hey bud did you shim your capra ring and pinion
I put a sw4 with 1400 revolver. 99 micro with triple 5. And hyrax predators.
Oh and ssd steel 1.9s
Yeah when you do that shim between the driveshaft and outer bearing. That helps a bit. Shin them so it’s close but not tight.
Nice
The only thing this didn’t show is how he actually mounted the ECS
a bit of e6000 and a day to let it set up
Bad ass that’s all
O make it easier 5:36
🤔Butterscotch smooth🤬💎