As a general rule, yes I would be suspicious.

If the margins are low and the goal is to realize as much profit as possible I can understand the reasoning for a MO. If the discount isn't more then ~2% then they are trying to shave a little extra out, if it isn't large volume the CC processing will most likely be a bit higher then that.

Back on topic: Found a phone today and placed order for the combo, can't wait to get my hands on it :)

Thank you for the response. I just heard back from the customer service rep again who was one of THE nastiest people that I've ever dealt with, just cancelled my order.

This isn't Castle is it? I don't think we have any policy regarding MO vrs CC.

Ohhh just got an email from castle confriming shipment today via Express Mail! With any luck it may be here tomorrow in which case I will be sure to post a bunch of pics for you guys :yipi:

No, I doubt any reputable RC company would act like that. Nubrain.com, they sell a variety of supplements. Worst customer service ever. I'd never yell at or try to intimidate a customer!

I for one am very curious! :)

you've got PM ;)

+ a additional question :oops: but does the XL combo already come with some kind of connector for the batteries? if so wich kind of connector?
If not, wich kind of connector do you recommend to use or is this not so relevant?

Thx already

What size pinion is going to ship with the Baja conversion? I'm really wanting to get Mike's conversion kit and Castle's Esc/Motor combo, 8s, but unsure of what pinion to go with.

Thanks.

With some hopefully shipping yesterday does anyone have pics of the Mamba XL? Nothing like a few first hand shots to look at for those of us still waiting.

I went for 15t and am v happy. Castles kit comes with 14.

Here it is! Just got it this morning. Don't have time to put together my E-Baja today due to Holiday festivities, but I snapped some quick pictures on my cellphone for you guys. :party:

Sorry for the bad quality, I'm in a rush and my cellphone doesn't take the best pictures. :oops: I'd take a picture next to a soda can but I didn't have anything, but it feels and looks almost as big as one. (very close in size I think)

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Any questions, just let me know and I'll do the best I can to answer! :yes:

Edit: Man I am so excited to get this thing running in my Baja. This thing just looks and feels like an insane setup.

I think I just got a hard on..... :oops:

WOW! thx for the pics man!! :)

just some questions....okay I am not a solder, never done it and dont think I am gonna do my first solder work with this expensive piece of equipment (+ I dont have the proper tools to solder)
But it seems you have to solder the bullet connectors onto the 3 ESC cables to connect the motor with the ESC?
How come they did not do that already since the motor cables are already equiped with bullet connectors?

And also, what is the size of the the bullet connectors between motor and the provided ones, are 8mm?

Last questions, what kind of connectors are you gonna use for your batteries - esc?
and what batteries?


thx! :)

Hi, yes you will need to solder the bullet connectors to the ESC but they are pretty easy to solder compared to other connections. Maybe Castle will have them connected in the future when they are sold as a combo? I ordered them separately I think.
The bullet connectors are 8mm in size.
I'm going to use deans, as I use them on all of my other vehicles and they haven't given me any problems yet in high amperage situations. I am also going to be using the latest Hyperion G3 EX 4200mah 45c/90c lipos on 8s.

hi!

well I have also done research on measurements of lipo-dimensions and if they would fit the battery case (I got the specs from rc mike arct1k) and I assume you will set up the lipo's in series.
Those would fit very well even in series.
Even the Hyperion VX 6500 mah would fit in series(but there is no EX equivalent of that much mah) although you would have to cut out the sides from the tray
So I assume it would fit without cutting with the Castle conversion since they dont include a battery tray.
I also assume you will get the RC Mike conversion kit with tray.


And a question about Deans, is that good enough as a connector or are there different kinds of deans connectors?

Hi, yeah I picked the 4200mah Hyperions because they are going to be used in my other cars as well and I like the smaller dimensions and lighter weight of them. If they were to be used only in the baja I would have gotten at least 5000mah+. I am also going to be using two 4s pack in series for 8s 4200mah total so you have that right :)
And I am going to be using Mike's conversion kit.
There are just 2 deans that I am aware of. The micro Deans and the regular Deans, I'll just be using regular and I think they will hold up just fine. If not, I will switch up to deans connectors.