I got fed up with the stock ESC cutting out power intermittently I have this exact same combo being delivered tomorrow for my sledge, super excited after watching your video! Thanks so much!
This is cool and that Sledge was wild, I might get one of these combos for my Sledge and maybe my XO-1 and my future Infraction V2 instead of a Castle MMX 8s with 1717 1,650KV or just wait until Hobbywing makes a G2 style Max 6 and sensored 4985. But this combo looks very promising and it's cheaper than the Castle system i planned to get. Great videos Do RC keep them up.
I think it would be pushing it. The stock system that comes in the fire team is weaker than this but I still think I would go with a max 6 combo and a fire team as an upgrade. The bigger motor I think is more suited for its weight
Are you still utilizing the stock transmitter & controller or does that need to be changed as well. Sorry, I am new to this. If it does need to be changed, what set-up would be good to go with this change. Thank you!
I think it depends on what you want to do with it. If you're just going to be doing general hooning around and street bashing the Max 8G2 should be plenty. If you want to do speed runs the Max 6 will be more powerful but I think that a castle MMX8S system would be better still. Glad you're enjoying thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated!
Salut 🖐 J'ai récemment achete un combo max8 g2 4278 2250kv , et dans mon combo y'a pas les cables supplémentaires a souder sur un autre moteur, et les couleu des gaines thermiques au buts des fils deja soude sur le moteur elles sont bleu jeune orange pas noir comme les tiens, Tu a une idée par hasard pourquoi c'est commeca chez moi ? Ou si c'est normal ? 🤔 Merci anticipe ! 🖐
If I remember correctly I did double-sided tape to the stock mount. The 3M VHB when installed correctly is very good. It's entirely possible that aftermarket solutions have been created since then though as I did this when the combo very first came out. Thanks for watching and if you enjoy the videos a sub is appreciated:)
The Amp ratings for the max 8 gen 2 are the same as the max 6. This leads me to believe that hobbywing has taken the route of under rating the ESC to keep the heat down. Just my thoughts but what a wonderful combo! There will be one in my future. Great and very informative video. Keep it up!
Hello 🖐 I recently bought a max8 g2 4278 2250kv combo, and in my combo there are no additional cables to solder on another motor, and the color of the thermal sheaths at the ends of the wires already soldered on the motor they are blue young orange not black like yours, Do you have any idea why it's like this in my house? Or if it's normal? 🤔 Thank you in anticipation! 🖐
I'm not sure about the additional cables though I will say that HW seems to change what they include with their hardware seemingly at random. I wouldn't worry about the different color heat shrink. Probably just came from a different batch.
I'm new to the electric rc cars I bought the sledge a month ago but I don't like how the esc runs. So I'm looking a getting a esc and motor combination. So will I get more power going up to a 2250kv or will I get less power. I'm thinking about the max 8 g2 with the 2250kv motor. I want a noticeable increase in power that I can turn down or up and will fit the sledge with little to no modification. Thanks for the help
You'll definitely see an increase in power with the Max 8 G2 2250 combo. Thanks for watching and if you enjoy my videos a sub to my channel is appreciated!
No. Unfortunately most truggy style vehicles are not going to be able to be self-righted. Maybe if you take the wing off but even then it's low slung body means it sits pretty flat. The truck needs to be able to rock back and forth to self-right and buggy / truggies just really aren't made for it. Thanks for watching and if you enjoy my videos a sub to my channel is appreciated :-)
@@DoRC oh I am definitely gonna sub, the video on the max8 G2 has decide my next mod for me and secured a space in my fav draw for yourself, cheers for the speedy reply! These things always flip when they are as far away as possible it was worth an ask haha......👍👌👍
Yeah It's pretty inconvenient sometimes. A lot of people say that flipping it back over using the throttle and break will hurt things but I've been doing it for many years on vehicles that can do it and I've never really had a problem. I think people run into trouble with the automatic system because sometimes one tire will touch down first and then spin the other tire up really fast or cause other problems. As long as you use your head about it it's fine. Thanks for the subs :-)
Depends on your goals. This is definitely going to be powerful enough but if you want absolute overkill the max 6 will Do that. I've had the G1 Max 6 combo and a few of these vehicles In the past and it's pretty insane.
How did you end up finally mounting your G2 ESC if the double stick tape did not pan out? I see you can go much slower and controlled with a sensored motor, what are the downsides to bashing with sensored motors? Is it cost? Subscribed!
I just double side taped it better. The initial taping was a rush job and I didn't properly clean things or give the tape time to set up properly. If everything's clean and you use high quality VHB and let it sit up overnight it'll hold just fine. Really aren't any downsides to a sensored setup other than being more expensive usually. Thanks for the sub!
At the time I was using radio link but I have since switched to a fly sky G7B and I'm using FlySky ant receivers. The stock receiver will not handle 8.4 volts. It might take 7.4 volts but it's not technically rated for it and it's a crap shoot whether or not your specific one will take the voltage or blow up. Thanks for watching :-)
@robspec I was just running the stock gearing. It worked fine for me for general bashing. Gearing is definitely a very subjective personal thing though
The Max 6 on 8S will walk all over this system. Pretty much anytime you're adding that much more energy to the situation it's going to be more powerful. The max 6 motor is also quite a bit larger than this one which is going to add a lot of power.
How bad was the mesh without the plastic adapter? I'm asking because I understand that it also helps prevent the motor moving around so I would rather leave it in. Thanks!
It wasn't terrible I just wasn't happy with it. Probably would be fine. It helps prevent the motor from moving One direction but not the other and honestly the direction that's going to cause problems is the direction that will open up the mesh. Thanks for commenting and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
In that video it was set at the default but I since pumped it up to I think seven. It was a little sluggish at the default punch. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
I'm replacing a MAX10 G2 ESC (140A) with the EZRUN 3665 2400KV in a Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally with the MAX8 G2S and the EZRUN 4278 2250kv SD G2R Motor "HW Black Friday $209.98"
@@DoRC oh definitely way overpowered. I’m constantly looking for the biggest and most powerful system. I can put in whatever I’m working on. For instance, I managed to fit a castle mamba micro X2 and a Tenshock 1401 with a 21T pinion in a Granite Grom, on 3S, you wanna talk about overpowered.
I'm not running the stock rx/tx but everything's pretty much standard and default. Not fully locked center differential but I did stick a bit at your plug in there to supplement what was already in there when I got it. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
The truck will do standing backflips on concrete with the stock system and good enough batteries. No need to change anything. What you're seeing in the video is primarily due to the upgraded power system.
I'm sure it's coming. This is probably the direction will be going with their whole line. Max 8 was probably first cuz I would imagine it's the most popular. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated!
This would be a good fit for the max though I would just maybe just getting the ESC and leaving the stock motor. Unless you're planning on running 6s the stock motor works just fine and going to a larger diameter motor limits the ability for the motor mount to slide back and forth which will decrease the number of gear combinations you can use. Thanks for subbing!
Yes this combination is quite a bit more powerful than the stock one. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated! Check out my latest video I'm doing a giveaway :-)
@@DoRC Been subbed a min now. The Savage is just different. The space for esc and motor mount are measured to stock exact. I've squeezed the motor clamps on bottom but tops won't screw on so I gotta get a mount and the esc square space for esc is causing the sensor wire to block it dropping down so I have that too
Gotcha. Yeah when I tried to jam the G1 in there it was going to be really tight so I just stuck with the stock ESC in mine. Let me know when you get it fitted!
as a newbie in the rc world, i have been riding my JLB cheetah 120 amp for 2 years now and that thing has been costly in repairs. so i wanted to find a new toy and was doubting between this sledge or an arma kraton. so far from whatever ive seen sledge is pricey and needs many upgrades, so i thought maybe im better off getting arma roller and put these kinds of electronics in it? what are your thoughts on this? been looking at arma kraton, sledge or outcast, i rlly dislike traxxas way of bussiness with their battery etc but in the end a guy wants worth for the money so im rlly having a hard time deciding what to get >.
Don't think you would be disappointed with either vehicle. The Sledge really is a good truck out of the box. It's one of the more durable out of the box vehicles I've ever owned. It does not need a ton of upgrades to be fun. I say just get whichever one you think looks like the most fun to you and you will probably be happy either way.
@@tktk-om8cg I think you can get some 4074 motors on Amazon that have a low enough KV to be compatible with 8S. Might want to check on there. Otherwise you'll really need to get a reverse mount in order to put anything larger on there.
@@tktk-om8cg In that case you may want to check out the G2 Max 8 system. It is quite a bit more powerful than stock and you may find that you don't actually need to run 8S with it to get the power you want.
I don't think it's going to fit in the stock chassis because the sensor wire is going to get in the way. It should be fine with the m2c chassis though. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated :-)
@@DoRC oh I wrote it new, few minutes ago but it's deleted again although I have written "dot" instead of "." Third try: 1) mount the ESC 180degrees twisted and put the sensorcable through the mainshaft (be aware that the cable don't touch the shaft) 2) mount the ESC normal and cut out a little bit of the tray 3) use an alternitive ESC mount from the accessories trade
I've run that combo a couple of times. A little overpowered but a lot of fun :-) thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
@@DoRC ok :) Yeah, looks total overkill lol, but I'm Sensible with my Tekno's... This is just for fun. Have all the m2c parts to hold her together.. might change to the XL\Krojave so not quite as front lifty :P
Yeah they definitely made some good improvements to it. So far I have not been able to break the fan which is great as they normally would break pretty much on the first outing and it runs a lot cooler than the old one did. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated!
The combo isn't readily available anywhere right now. I bought my two pieces individually from garage life rc. They seem to be the only ones that I could find that had the motor. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated :-)
@@DoRC No Not subsribed but i am thinking about it. But RC makes fun with or without subscribers, Trust me. You make cool Vids in the Last Time. I often Watched Them. Bash On Bash Brother 👍
That sucks. I have seen a few reports of these catching fire but not crazy amount. Pretty much every brand and model experience is some percentage of catastrophic failures but I don't think these are any more likely than anything else. Did hobbywing take care of you?
I might mess with it. Honestly for me the punch feels like plenty and the more you increase the punch the more stress you put on the drivetrain so I usually like to err on the side of keeping it a little bit lower. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
@DSCracing1320 the lag you were seeing was actually my receiver Browning out. The radio link receivers have a tendency to Brown out and my capacitor that I put on all of them to eliminate it came off when I was installing everything. I didn't really realize what was going on because I was filming at the same time as bashing and that's always very distracting.
@@ThatCrazyRCGuy67 you don't absolutely need one because you can program it using the set button next to the power button but it is very helpful because setting options with those buttons is annoying
Which one? I know the three that I've used maxed out at 8 volts. That being said I haven't used all of them. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
Ah. Yes that one looks like it's the exception and does have a higher Bec output. All the other ones as far as I know are 8 volt. It's possible that the latest and greatest ones that they come out with are higher but I haven't messed with those.
Great video...and, (almost) anything had to be better than a stock Traxxas ESC & motor (in (almost) any Traxxas vehicle. The only thing I'm not liking is the proprietary sensor cable. It seems that Hobbywing is, more and more, switching to this. Soon, it could be that only Hobbywing ESCs will be able to connect to Hobbywing motors, and vice-versa. Now...for a "comparison suggestion". How about doing a head-to-head of this ESC/motor combo against the Castle Mamba Monster 2 ESC/1515-2200Kv Motor combo (CSE010-0108-03), both in the Sledge? Compare power, speed, driveability, temps, etc. I'm figuring these are probably the top two almost-ready-to-install "packaged ESC/motor combos" (ie. both have motors w/ ESC connectors ready to plug in), so it's logical to pit them against each other.
There is an adapter cable available to run any sensored motor. That would be a decent comparison. I may do that in the future. I will say I've had that combo in the past and it is a pretty powerful one. Not sure if it's going to quite match up to this though especially in terms of features for cost. Thanks for watching!
I have both the Max 8 2250 combo and the Mamba Monster 2 1515 2200 in my EXB Kraton and My RTR BLX Kraton and the hobbywing max 8 mops the floor with the 1515 monster 2. I wish I would have gotten the max 8 G2 combo for both Kratons. I'm also using no fan on my hobbywing 4278 motor. it doesn't need it.
@@DoRC It is, let's hope hobbywing keeps on with this trend. I have spent so much money on castle systems that it makes me cringe thinking something can go up in flames at anytime. It has already happened twice. That is why I was so excited when the Max 8 G2 came out with all the insane specs for the money. I wasn't disappointed. I'm going to buy 4 more. Its also a beast on 4s when running on a short course truck on the race track. To bad its not legal for sanctioned races. Well the motor ain't. I wish hobbywing would make a sensored 1900kv race spec motor for the max 8 g2 line.
Other than the problems they initially had with the xlx2 I don't think Castle is inherently any more likely to go up in flames than any other brand. I think that in practice they may experience more failures that we see simply because a lot of the top speed guys run castle and when stuff gets pushed to its absolute limit it's going to be more likely to experience a failure.
for the price, traxxas should of included a system as good as this. if mike jenkins didn’t need to own 30 mansions, and 50 cars, they could of done it. 🤦🏻🤦🏻
Maybe. I've never really had much trouble with the Traxxas systems and to be fair a truggy that can do a standing backflip is already pretty powerful :-) that being said this is definitely an upgrade!
@@DoRC my receiver is only 6v max so it kinda sucks 😕 I've burnt out a few trying to push 7.4 thru them been thinking about a new radio but id need least 6 receivers also
@@onemansvideos2134 yeah that is a bummer. I switched over to the radio link transmitter and have not regretted it. The receivers are less than 20 bucks a piece and they work really well.
Hands down the best thing you can do to a Traxxas is replace all the electronics! I wouldn't run hobbywing though.spemd the money and buy castle or tekin
I've never really had that much bad luck with Traxxas electronics. Their servos are junk for the most part but everything else has been good for me. I run Castle on a few things but I primarily run hobbywing and to be honest for a basher hobbywing really represents good value for money. This is especially true with this new system that they just came out with. It has essentially every feature that the castle system does plus a couple of advantages at a lower price. I've never run anything tekin because their stuff isn't waterproof and I like to be able to wash my trucks off. I've probably run 30 or more hobbywing systems over the years and Ive had really good luck with them. Thanks for watching if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
@@DoRC I have had vxl escs go up in smoke. There servos are terrible. Receivers quit working and the 12t titans go down the road like a Chem trail 🤣🤣. I have a hobbywing seaking in my spartan that just quit working. Just flashes red. Can't do anything with it. Womt calibrate or anything. The xr8 pro isn't any cheaper then my Tekin xr8. Maybe the max line is but not there elite or pro stuff. My Tekin esc and pro 4 motor has way more power for racing compared to my buddys xr8 combo. I walk him. Same cars same gearing same batterys lol. Tekin does have waterproof stuff now. You can get a rx8 waterproof now. They have crawler stuff as well and yes sir I am subscribed amd keep bringing us good content to watch at work to make the day go by faster lol🤘🤘🤘
Glad you're enjoying it. I'll have to check out the tekin now that they have a waterproof one. I've only ever really dealt with the easy run series from hobbywing so I can't speak about there higher end stuff.
@@DoRC yeah give it a shot! My buddy has now switched from hw to tekin atleast for the race cars for the time being. It seems like all the companies are coming out with basher stuff now. Armma and Traxxas better get ready haha
@@jeffbryner5355 do you know where I can find that RX8 waterproof? I see an rx4 waterproof but can't find anything about an RX8 even on tekins site that's waterproof
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I got fed up with the stock ESC cutting out power intermittently I have this exact same combo being delivered tomorrow for my sledge, super excited after watching your video! Thanks so much!
I don't think you'll be disappointed! It's a beast :-)
How it is with the sledge?
This is cool and that Sledge was wild, I might get one of these combos for my Sledge and maybe my XO-1 and my future Infraction V2 instead of a Castle MMX 8s with 1717 1,650KV or just wait until Hobbywing makes a G2 style Max 6 and sensored 4985. But this combo looks very promising and it's cheaper than the Castle system i planned to get. Great videos Do RC keep them up.
Yeah I don't think you'll be disappointed. Thanks for watching :-)
Will the arrma fire team b to heavy for these system on 6s bashing
I think it would be pushing it. The stock system that comes in the fire team is weaker than this but I still think I would go with a max 6 combo and a fire team as an upgrade. The bigger motor I think is more suited for its weight
Great video and channel! Keep it up bro ! Good vocabulary and narrating. Fun and knowledgeable!
Thanks! If you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated:)
Are you still utilizing the stock transmitter & controller or does that need to be changed as well. Sorry, I am new to this. If it does need to be changed, what set-up would be good to go with this change. Thank you!
Stock transmitter and receiver work perfectly with this system!
Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated:)
I was on my toes for this one I ordered one for my maxx a few days ago so exited to get it
I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's a pretty awesome system! Thanks for watching if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated:)
I got the esc and will grab the motor soon. Just got the m2c motor mount in so now I am ready to really bash the truck.
Awesome!
what is best to go in my arrma felony.A max6 1650kv or this in your video(max8 combo) very nice video and your xmaxx is a beast!!!
I think it depends on what you want to do with it. If you're just going to be doing general hooning around and street bashing the Max 8G2 should be plenty. If you want to do speed runs the Max 6 will be more powerful but I think that a castle MMX8S system would be better still. Glad you're enjoying thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated!
Salut 🖐
J'ai récemment achete un combo max8 g2 4278 2250kv , et dans mon combo y'a pas les cables supplémentaires a souder sur un autre moteur, et les couleu des gaines thermiques au buts des fils deja soude sur le moteur elles sont bleu jeune orange pas noir comme les tiens,
Tu a une idée par hasard pourquoi c'est commeca chez moi ? Ou si c'est normal ? 🤔
Merci anticipe ! 🖐
I think I answered this in your English question. Thanks for watching!
For the Sledge, what would be the best pinion/spur for bashing? Great speed but also some torque?
Personally I've been really happy with the stock ratio
@@DoRC Thanks! Subbed and bell on! Take care!
Awesome thanks!
well how do you mount the max 8 esc to the chassis ?
If I remember correctly I did double-sided tape to the stock mount. The 3M VHB when installed correctly is very good. It's entirely possible that aftermarket solutions have been created since then though as I did this when the combo very first came out. Thanks for watching and if you enjoy the videos a sub is appreciated:)
And the motor fits the stock mount huh?
Just barely but yes it does
Can I use this combo on a 1/8 buggy? Because on the HW website it says that it is for trucks and monster trucks.
Absolutely. The limitation is based on the weight of the vehicle and a 1/8 scale buggy is going to be lighter than a 1/8 scale monster truck.
The Amp ratings for the max 8 gen 2 are the same as the max 6. This leads me to believe that hobbywing has taken the route of under rating the ESC to keep the heat down. Just my thoughts but what a wonderful combo! There will be one in my future. Great and very informative video. Keep it up!
Possible. Once we start seeing the logs will know more! Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated :-)
@@DoRC already subed my friend
@@DoRC I just started making RC videos too check me out if you like.
@@BrianRiotHobbies Thanks!
Hello 🖐 I recently bought a max8 g2 4278 2250kv combo, and in my combo there are no additional cables to solder on another motor, and the color of the thermal sheaths at the ends of the wires already soldered on the motor they are blue young orange not black like yours, Do you have any idea why it's like this in my house? Or if it's normal? 🤔 Thank you in anticipation! 🖐
I'm not sure about the additional cables though I will say that HW seems to change what they include with their hardware seemingly at random.
I wouldn't worry about the different color heat shrink. Probably just came from a different batch.
@@DoRCthanks for your answer 💪 you have one + follower
@user-zf3ng1kd8c awesome thanks so much :-)
I'm new to the electric rc cars I bought the sledge a month ago but I don't like how the esc runs. So I'm looking a getting a esc and motor combination. So will I get more power going up to a 2250kv or will I get less power. I'm thinking about the max 8 g2 with the 2250kv motor. I want a noticeable increase in power that I can turn down or up and will fit the sledge with little to no modification. Thanks for the help
You'll definitely see an increase in power with the Max 8 G2 2250 combo.
Thanks for watching and if you enjoy my videos a sub to my channel is appreciated!
@@DoRC tha KS I sub to your channel
Can you get it to self rite with these upgrades, like using the throttle and torque kinda style?
No. Unfortunately most truggy style vehicles are not going to be able to be self-righted. Maybe if you take the wing off but even then it's low slung body means it sits pretty flat. The truck needs to be able to rock back and forth to self-right and buggy / truggies just really aren't made for it.
Thanks for watching and if you enjoy my videos a sub to my channel is appreciated :-)
@@DoRC oh I am definitely gonna sub, the video on the max8 G2 has decide my next mod for me and secured a space in my fav draw for yourself, cheers for the speedy reply!
These things always flip when they are as far away as possible it was worth an ask haha......👍👌👍
Yeah It's pretty inconvenient sometimes. A lot of people say that flipping it back over using the throttle and break will hurt things but I've been doing it for many years on vehicles that can do it and I've never really had a problem. I think people run into trouble with the automatic system because sometimes one tire will touch down first and then spin the other tire up really fast or cause other problems. As long as you use your head about it it's fine. Thanks for the subs :-)
Would you say this in a talion exb or a max6 g2 with the new 4990 motor?
Depends on your goals. This is definitely going to be powerful enough but if you want absolute overkill the max 6 will Do that. I've had the G1 Max 6 combo and a few of these vehicles In the past and it's pretty insane.
Can i use a sensor less hobbystar motor with this esc?
Yes. It will work with sensorless brushless motors.
What gearing are you running in your sledge
That was with stock gearing
How did you end up finally mounting your G2 ESC if the double stick tape did not pan out? I see you can go much slower and controlled with a sensored motor, what are the downsides to bashing with sensored motors? Is it cost? Subscribed!
I just double side taped it better. The initial taping was a rush job and I didn't properly clean things or give the tape time to set up properly. If everything's clean and you use high quality VHB and let it sit up overnight it'll hold just fine.
Really aren't any downsides to a sensored setup other than being more expensive usually. Thanks for the sub!
I put this combo on my Sledge ystrdy and blew my pinion and spur. Whats gonna be a good replacement?
Tekno pinion and the GPM spurs a good option. Check out my video on GPM I did a few months ago and you can see my review of the GPM spur for this.
What receiver are you using? Will the stock Traxxas one take the 8.4 volts?
At the time I was using radio link but I have since switched to a fly sky G7B and I'm using FlySky ant receivers.
The stock receiver will not handle 8.4 volts. It might take 7.4 volts but it's not technically rated for it and it's a crap shoot whether or not your specific one will take the voltage or blow up. Thanks for watching :-)
@@DoRC ok thanks!
Besides BEC changed to 8.4v, was everything else on the Esc in stock settings? Or did you increase the punch?
Stock in that video but I did end up increasing the punch later.
What Motor Fan are you running, also what pinion rand and size are you running ?
I think that's just a cheap aluminum housing 35 mm fan that I got on Amazon. I was running stock gearing in this video
Thanks, what gearing did you end up with ?@@DoRC
@robspec I was just running the stock gearing. It worked fine for me for general bashing. Gearing is definitely a very subjective personal thing though
Forgot to ask, how does this compare to the max6 on 8s if you've ever had both?
The Max 6 on 8S will walk all over this system. Pretty much anytime you're adding that much more energy to the situation it's going to be more powerful. The max 6 motor is also quite a bit larger than this one which is going to add a lot of power.
@@DoRC ah gotcha. Thanks!
You're welcome!
How bad was the mesh without the plastic adapter? I'm asking because I understand that it also helps prevent the motor moving around so I would rather leave it in. Thanks!
It wasn't terrible I just wasn't happy with it. Probably would be fine. It helps prevent the motor from moving One direction but not the other and honestly the direction that's going to cause problems is the direction that will open up the mesh. Thanks for commenting and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
@@DoRC thanks, I am subscribed, you have pretty cool content.
@@easterneuropeandude awesome thanks!
Awesome review. How were your Temps?
Temps on these new g2s are really good. They run way cooler than the first generation setups
What punch level you have set in this video, the old max 8 only went to five and the new g2 goes to ten
In that video it was set at the default but I since pumped it up to I think seven. It was a little sluggish at the default punch. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
@@DoRC OK thanks, just hit that sub button 👌
@@jrollj thanks!
Would this work with the redcat machete 6s? Would the motor be too long for it?
I'm pretty sure this motor would be too long but I don't quite remember. You might want to join the machete group and ask him there
Mine went up in smoke second time plugging it in:/ now Trying to get it figured out with the warranty
Ive heard a few reports of this. Nothing widespread but still a bummer:(
@@DoRC would you know any reasons why it caused it to go out so it doesn’t happen again ?
No sorry i dont. Was probably a manufacturing defect.
@@DoRC gonna stick with the stock esc for now unfortunately:/
Gotcha
I'm replacing a MAX10 G2 ESC (140A) with the EZRUN 3665 2400KV in a Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally with the MAX8 G2S and the EZRUN 4278 2250kv SD G2R Motor "HW Black Friday $209.98"
That should be a pretty stout upgrade!
@@DoRC oh definitely way overpowered. I’m constantly looking for the biggest and most powerful system. I can put in whatever I’m working on.
For instance, I managed to fit a castle mamba micro X2 and a Tenshock 1401 with a 21T pinion in a Granite Grom, on 3S, you wanna talk about overpowered.
Nice, which bumper is that in front?
Slash. I have a video on installing it. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated!
What gearing are you running? I’m running 46/18 and it’s stutters on punch 9 pretty bad.
Whatever the stock gearing is. I didn't change it. Thanks for watching and if you enjoy my videos a sub is appreciated :-)
how much does the sledge weigh??
Not sure but all the specifications should be on the Traxxas website
What are your controller settings? Did you fully lock the center differential?
I'm not running the stock rx/tx but everything's pretty much standard and default. Not fully locked center differential but I did stick a bit at your plug in there to supplement what was already in there when I got it. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
Which rx/tx and what the settings
I'm using a radio link rc4gs with radio link 6 channel receiver. What settings are you looking for?
I want to do backflips like you too
The truck will do standing backflips on concrete with the stock system and good enough batteries. No need to change anything.
What you're seeing in the video is primarily due to the upgraded power system.
I just ordered this setup for my sledge, I do off-road/bashing on 6s and curious of what gearing I should run, any help is appreciated!
I would start with stock and see how it goes from there. I ran stock on mine and was pretty happy with it
Hopefully there upgrade the max 6 as well with sensord package
I'm sure it's coming. This is probably the direction will be going with their whole line. Max 8 was probably first cuz I would imagine it's the most popular. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated!
I plan on getting this combo for my exb. Love hobbywing stuff. Too bad I got the max5 combo for my dbxl before the max4 was announced
Yeah hobbywing is definitely stepping up their game!
What is I am not using the sensored wire will my brusheless still work?
Yes. It will work just fine in sensorless mode just like if it didn't have the feature. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated :-)
Looks like a very good system might get one for my typhon
Do it! I don't think you'll be disappointed. I just bought a second combo and I don't even have anything to put it in.
Would this system be a good fit for the maxx? Just subscribed 😄
This would be a good fit for the max though I would just maybe just getting the ESC and leaving the stock motor. Unless you're planning on running 6s the stock motor works just fine and going to a larger diameter motor limits the ability for the motor mount to slide back and forth which will decrease the number of gear combinations you can use. Thanks for subbing!
Thank you you helped me decide what I was going to buy it's already on its way great videos
Glad you enjoyed and it was helpful :-) if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
Subscribed and the bells on....
@@ridindirtyrc thanks!
Did you gain any power or torque ?
Yes this combination is quite a bit more powerful than the stock one. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated! Check out my latest video I'm doing a giveaway :-)
Of course I'm having issue fitting my G2 motor and esc into my Savage X v2, so frustrated lol
What kind of problems?
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@@DoRC Been subbed a min now. The Savage is just different. The space for esc and motor mount are measured to stock exact. I've squeezed the motor clamps on bottom but tops won't screw on so I gotta get a mount and the esc square space for esc is causing the sensor wire to block it dropping down so I have that too
Gotcha. Yeah when I tried to jam the G1 in there it was going to be really tight so I just stuck with the stock ESC in mine. Let me know when you get it fitted!
as a newbie in the rc world, i have been riding my JLB cheetah 120 amp for 2 years now and that thing has been costly in repairs.
so i wanted to find a new toy and was doubting between this sledge or an arma kraton.
so far from whatever ive seen sledge is pricey and needs many upgrades, so i thought maybe im better off getting arma roller and put these kinds of electronics in it?
what are your thoughts on this?
been looking at arma kraton, sledge or outcast, i rlly dislike traxxas way of bussiness with their battery etc but in the end a guy wants worth for the money so im rlly having a hard time deciding what to get >.
Don't think you would be disappointed with either vehicle. The Sledge really is a good truck out of the box. It's one of the more durable out of the box vehicles I've ever owned. It does not need a ton of upgrades to be fun.
I say just get whichever one you think looks like the most fun to you and you will probably be happy either way.
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Nice!
Will motor handle 8s
Technically no but you might be able to get away with it as long as you don't over rev it
@DoRC I had my stock sledge motor on 8s but it just went out so I'm looking for replacement that will fit stock motor mount
@@tktk-om8cg I think you can get some 4074 motors on Amazon that have a low enough KV to be compatible with 8S. Might want to check on there.
Otherwise you'll really need to get a reverse mount in order to put anything larger on there.
@@DoRC really appreciate your opinion, and I'm trying to keep it as close to stock looking as I can, but thanks
@@tktk-om8cg In that case you may want to check out the G2 Max 8 system. It is quite a bit more powerful than stock and you may find that you don't actually need to run 8S with it to get the power you want.
Love the new max 8 just hate that you have it in a frigging traxxas pos
The sledge is actually a good car. This is of course separate from Traxxas business practices which haven't been great as of late.
Will this system fit in that tekno mt410?
I don't think it's going to fit in the stock chassis because the sensor wire is going to get in the way. It should be fine with the m2c chassis though. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated :-)
@@GeckoRC yeah unfortunately TH-cam does not allow linking in comments.
@@DoRC oh I wrote it new, few minutes ago but it's deleted again although I have written "dot" instead of "."
Third try:
1) mount the ESC 180degrees twisted and put the sensorcable through the mainshaft (be aware that the cable don't touch the shaft)
2) mount the ESC normal and cut out a little bit of the tray
3) use an alternitive ESC mount from the accessories trade
The length of the motor is fitting in any case... even if VERY close :)
@@GeckoRC good!
Can I just buy the motor ?
Or would I need to buy the other thing too ?
You can buy just the motor but you wouldn't get the full benefit from it.
Did you had to change anything else
Or you just replace those 2 parts and I will get all the benefits ?
@@sebastianromero4930 I think I left everything else stock.
Thanks for all the help man
Put last question
Can I run my 2 3s batteries “traxxas” original connection
@ thanks bro
Is there anything newer or this is a still good combo ? In 2024
just got the max6 + 1650kv for my Kraton. Can't wait to try it.
I've run that combo a couple of times. A little overpowered but a lot of fun :-) thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
@@DoRC ok :) Yeah, looks total overkill lol, but I'm Sensible with my Tekno's... This is just for fun. Have all the m2c parts to hold her together.. might change to the XL\Krojave so not quite as front lifty :P
I've heard a lot of people like that combination.
just bought this for my kronos
Nice! I don't think you'll be disappointed thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated :-)
Oh... I didn't realize it was now a 160A esc. That's nice.
Yeah they definitely made some good improvements to it. So far I have not been able to break the fan which is great as they normally would break pretty much on the first outing and it runs a lot cooler than the old one did. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated!
What gearing are you running with this setup?
Stock 13/52.
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Having problems finding this combo
Were can i get one ??
By the way excellent video !!!
The combo isn't readily available anywhere right now. I bought my two pieces individually from garage life rc. They seem to be the only ones that I could find that had the motor.
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AliExpress China loads depends if you're willing to wait a couple weeks
Garage life RC has the combo available now. Thanks for watching and a sub is appreciated!
In the Discription you write 4272 - but it is 4278. Thanks for sharing your Infos.
Nice catch! I fixed it. thanks for the correction and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated:)
@@DoRC No Not subsribed but i am thinking about it. But RC makes fun with or without subscribers, Trust me.
You make cool Vids in the Last Time. I often Watched Them. Bash On Bash Brother 👍
@@buttracerrc sounds good thanks :-)
My ecs hobbywing max 8 Did catch on fire 😭
That sucks. I have seen a few reports of these catching fire but not crazy amount. Pretty much every brand and model experience is some percentage of catastrophic failures but I don't think these are any more likely than anything else. Did hobbywing take care of you?
@@DoRC I’m getting a new hobbywing form thom yes 👍 so that’s good
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@@Traxxas-and-Dji-mavic2000 Good. I've heard mixed reviews of their warranty support.
Punch looks like u need to bump it up 1 or 2. It'll take away to small it of lag / delay apon initial acceleration
I might mess with it. Honestly for me the punch feels like plenty and the more you increase the punch the more stress you put on the drivetrain so I usually like to err on the side of keeping it a little bit lower. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
@Do RC it more about air control really. With the lag you can't correct fast enough. But u do u
@DSCracing1320 the lag you were seeing was actually my receiver Browning out. The radio link receivers have a tendency to Brown out and my capacitor that I put on all of them to eliminate it came off when I was installing everything. I didn't really realize what was going on because I was filming at the same time as bashing and that's always very distracting.
Cool kid right here 👉 😎 👈
For sure!
Me tooo
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Great vid..yeah this should be good for the Radix 4.
Great vid....
I think it'll make it scream :-)
@@DoRC Thats what i want...
Well see if i order it...soon.
Thanks for all your help.
@@ThatCrazyRCGuy67 you're welcome :-)
@@DoRC One more thing.do you need a program card or something?
@@ThatCrazyRCGuy67 you don't absolutely need one because you can program it using the set button next to the power button but it is very helpful because setting options with those buttons is annoying
very cool
I thought so :-). Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
@@DoRC yes I really liked your video I already subscribed, I recently bought a sledge
@@ricardopinheiro95 awesome thanks! Sledge is a great truck :-)
@@DoRC yes it's spectacular and I wanted to drive more, they say I have to buy a stronger battery
@@ricardopinheiro95 what battery are you currently running?
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE SIR. VERY INTERESTING TO ME AS IVE JUST ORDERED MYSELF A EXB KRATON 🤔🇬🇧🇺🇲🕊️✌🏼🤩👍🏼
I think this will do great in the Kraton!
@@DoRC THANKYOU 😁 I THINK IT WILL BE PERFECT. 🇬🇧🇺🇲🕊️✌🏼
Great :-) let me know once you get one and get it tried out what you think!
@@DoRC ILL DEFINITELY DO THAT SIR. THANKS FOR HELPING ME MAKE MY MIND UP🇬🇧🇺🇲🕊️✌🏼🤩👍🏼
Welcome :-)
My castle has 8.5v bec
Which one? I know the three that I've used maxed out at 8 volts. That being said I haven't used all of them. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
@@DoRC xlx2. Use that in my kraton. On 8.5v 😊
Ah. Yes that one looks like it's the exception and does have a higher Bec output. All the other ones as far as I know are 8 volt. It's possible that the latest and greatest ones that they come out with are higher but I haven't messed with those.
@@DoRC it's pretty awesome in my 36pound kraton with 39/39 800kv 😊
Nice! I need to try one out soon :-)
Great video...and, (almost) anything had to be better than a stock Traxxas ESC & motor (in (almost) any Traxxas vehicle. The only thing I'm not liking is the proprietary sensor cable. It seems that Hobbywing is, more and more, switching to this. Soon, it could be that only Hobbywing ESCs will be able to connect to Hobbywing motors, and vice-versa.
Now...for a "comparison suggestion". How about doing a head-to-head of this ESC/motor combo against the Castle Mamba Monster 2 ESC/1515-2200Kv Motor combo (CSE010-0108-03), both in the Sledge? Compare power, speed, driveability, temps, etc. I'm figuring these are probably the top two almost-ready-to-install "packaged ESC/motor combos" (ie. both have motors w/ ESC connectors ready to plug in), so it's logical to pit them against each other.
There is an adapter cable available to run any sensored motor.
That would be a decent comparison. I may do that in the future. I will say I've had that combo in the past and it is a pretty powerful one. Not sure if it's going to quite match up to this though especially in terms of features for cost.
Thanks for watching!
I have both the Max 8 2250 combo and the Mamba Monster 2 1515 2200 in my EXB Kraton and My RTR BLX Kraton and the hobbywing max 8 mops the floor with the 1515 monster 2. I wish I would have gotten the max 8 G2 combo for both Kratons. I'm also using no fan on my hobbywing 4278 motor. it doesn't need it.
The max 8 G2 definitely is a step up from the max 8!
@@DoRC It is, let's hope hobbywing keeps on with this trend. I have spent so much money on castle systems that it makes me cringe thinking something can go up in flames at anytime. It has already happened twice. That is why I was so excited when the Max 8 G2 came out with all the insane specs for the money. I wasn't disappointed. I'm going to buy 4 more. Its also a beast on 4s when running on a short course truck on the race track. To bad its not legal for sanctioned races. Well the motor ain't. I wish hobbywing would make a sensored 1900kv race spec motor for the max 8 g2 line.
Other than the problems they initially had with the xlx2 I don't think Castle is inherently any more likely to go up in flames than any other brand. I think that in practice they may experience more failures that we see simply because a lot of the top speed guys run castle and when stuff gets pushed to its absolute limit it's going to be more likely to experience a failure.
for the price, traxxas should of included a system as good as this. if mike jenkins didn’t need to own 30 mansions, and 50 cars, they could of done it. 🤦🏻🤦🏻
Maybe. I've never really had much trouble with the Traxxas systems and to be fair a truggy that can do a standing backflip is already pretty powerful :-) that being said this is definitely an upgrade!
all of the cool kids hahaha
Are you a cool kid :-)?
Almost replaces the max6 right now till they release a new version
As far as I'm concerned unless you need 8s it does replace the max6. Are you going to get one?
@@DoRC kinda want one for my maxx to replace the blx185 thats in it
@@onemansvideos2134 the sensored system really is nice and I'm enjoying being able to run my Servo at full voltage :-)
@@DoRC my receiver is only 6v max so it kinda sucks 😕 I've burnt out a few trying to push 7.4 thru them been thinking about a new radio but id need least 6 receivers also
@@onemansvideos2134 yeah that is a bummer. I switched over to the radio link transmitter and have not regretted it. The receivers are less than 20 bucks a piece and they work really well.
Hands down the best thing you can do to a Traxxas is replace all the electronics! I wouldn't run hobbywing though.spemd the money and buy castle or tekin
I've never really had that much bad luck with Traxxas electronics. Their servos are junk for the most part but everything else has been good for me.
I run Castle on a few things but I primarily run hobbywing and to be honest for a basher hobbywing really represents good value for money. This is especially true with this new system that they just came out with. It has essentially every feature that the castle system does plus a couple of advantages at a lower price. I've never run anything tekin because their stuff isn't waterproof and I like to be able to wash my trucks off. I've probably run 30 or more hobbywing systems over the years and Ive had really good luck with them.
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@@DoRC I have had vxl escs go up in smoke. There servos are terrible. Receivers quit working and the 12t titans go down the road like a Chem trail 🤣🤣. I have a hobbywing seaking in my spartan that just quit working. Just flashes red. Can't do anything with it. Womt calibrate or anything. The xr8 pro isn't any cheaper then my Tekin xr8. Maybe the max line is but not there elite or pro stuff. My Tekin esc and pro 4 motor has way more power for racing compared to my buddys xr8 combo. I walk him. Same cars same gearing same batterys lol.
Tekin does have waterproof stuff now. You can get a rx8 waterproof now. They have crawler stuff as well and yes sir I am subscribed amd keep bringing us good content to watch at work to make the day go by faster lol🤘🤘🤘
Glad you're enjoying it. I'll have to check out the tekin now that they have a waterproof one. I've only ever really dealt with the easy run series from hobbywing so I can't speak about there higher end stuff.
@@DoRC yeah give it a shot! My buddy has now switched from hw to tekin atleast for the race cars for the time being. It seems like all the companies are coming out with basher stuff now. Armma and Traxxas better get ready haha
@@jeffbryner5355 do you know where I can find that RX8 waterproof? I see an rx4 waterproof but can't find anything about an RX8 even on tekins site that's waterproof
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