Align 600XL - How is it?
 

I am looking for some opinions on the Align 600XL. I am wanting to try one in my XT8, but I haven't heard of anyone running one in a truggy yet. Here are the specs -

Input voltage:DC11.1-22.2V 3-6cell Li-Po
Max continuous current:70A/85A(60sec)
Max output power:Approx. 1600W/2000W(60sec)
KV value:1650KV
Dimension:spindle 5x65x43.3mm
Weight:Approx. 300g

I know that there is a newer version out with the same specs except it is 1700kv. I am wanting to run 4S packs and I am trying to stay away from the feigao motors with the problems they have, but I don't want to fork out the $$ for a Neu either. Oh yea, I am going to be running a MM, so 5S is out of the question.

I ran the 600L and it is awesome. It sounds like a Jet. I still have to try the 600XL. There is another member here that used one as well.

They sound like a jet plane taking off. It is just awesome. I took my 600L off and I will try to rewind it for lower turns just to see what can happen.

I heard they sound a little different because of the fan inside. Do you think it would be enough motor for a 9lb. truggy on 4S? I am only looking for about 35mph max.

I used the 600L in my BPP truck with 2 36v A123 packs. My truck was at 14lb. You should easely get your truck to go 35mph.

I forgot I had pictures of it LOL. Here are the links:

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...5&postcount=58
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...7&postcount=59

I was using 22.2v when I took those pictures.

Definately a better motor than a feigao. I have run both the l and xl on 5s in an emaxx. Both have really good brakes, you will have to turn the brake force down. They do not spin up as fast as an inrunner, but the torque stays very high from startup to high speed. Different to drive than an inrunner, but works great. Would be good for racinf IMO cause the power delivery is smoother.

Silly question, but does it mount up where any 'normal' motor would, and whats the diameter like compared to a feigao? I dont plan on getting one, but its nice to know these things all the same...

Standard 540 mount, m3 thread, and 5mm shaft. Can is about 43mm in diameter and slightly longer than a l can feigao. Not a big difference with the l and xl in length, the xl is improved in design from what I have heard. A good motor, and it has a hybrid stle casing that is fixed, so no spinning can like a std outrunner.

That sound great. From what I have read on the heli forums the XL has quite a bit more power that the L. I think I will have to give one a try.

You will fall in love with the sound that comes out of that motor. I might make another buggy and put my 600L in it.

I wonder why there aren't more people running them? It's sounds like quality wise they fall in between Feigao's and Neu's and for only $120.

Has anyone run one of these on a mamba max?

I tried it, but my truck was off the ground. It did actually work good, but I didn't run it as the 600L feels happy with 5-6S lipos.

I have a question about an Align brushless motor and Quark ESC.
Will a Quark AirMaster 125 run a Align 600XL in a 1/8 scale truggy
with (2) of these( http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=AQR400063) batteries be ok?
I hope so because I ordered the ESC and motor already

These will be going in a CEN Matrix TR with a diff gear mod to run the smaller spur. I might end up keeping the brake servo.