X2 CRT Conversion
 

It's official, im going electric. Bought a Jammin X2Crt off a sponsored guy for only $150 a couple days ago and will be going electric. I also picked up some wheels/tires/wing brand new for $30. So I'm going to do this conversion right and it will be a setup for 5s lipo. Im going the techno route. Losi 1/8 esc. 2200kv motor (anyone selling one:whistle:) and Turningy 5s 5000mah lipos, probably 3 or 4 of them. Im going to get a hitech servo and a proline bull dog body to top it off!! This will be for bashing. I should have pics soon! This will be a non-rushed build! Im a new recruite so any info will be greatly apreciated! Thanks Derek!

Why the Losi ESC? IMO, the MMM and Tekin RX8 are considerably better ESC's.

+1 for that. My co-worker has had nothing but issues w/his Losi esc. in his truggy

I would also suggest using the RCM motor mount over the Tekno, even if you do buy the Tekno chassis kit. You won't have to use those long pinions (easier on motor bearings) and you don't have make a choice between using the 36mm or 42mm size motors.

Well the deal on the losi esc fell through so Ill stay away from it. So buy an rcm mount? Instead of techno...one or the other lol?

You can get the Tekno conversion kit and use the chassis, battery tray, and other bits, but instead of using the Tekno motor mount you can use the RCM mount (for the reasons mentioned above).

Yeah, I would definitely look into the RC-M mount. It put the motor on the center diff's rear bulkhead. This way you can use regular pinions.

The Tekno conversion's are nice! I had one on my 8ight-B. However, I didn't like the motor mount setup.

I'm looking into a X2 CRT as well at the moment. I'm thinking of getting a battery tray and mount from RC-M.

what do you guys think of a 2250kv xerun 80a combo on 4s? Would that be crazy for bashing?

I personally would go w/the mmm ccneu 2200kv combo on 4s or 5s or a Tekin RX8 w/a 2000kv truggy motor

Don't skimp on your electronics...you WILL pay a lot more i the end if you do. No to say the one you mentioned isn't up to the task but, what if you do have an issue. What co. provides better customer support...castle hands down

And if you insist on going with Xerun/Hobbywing get the 150A, but still agree go with a Castle or Tekin. Look of Ebay and RC classified sites, Monster combos can be had for pretty cheap these days. Might even find from members here.

i have an rc-m motor mount on my crt x2 and it is working just fine.

in mine, i am using a MMM esc and a castle 2200kv motor. the fan on the esc is broken and it has only thermaled once. the motor runs consistently between 120-140F, even in tall grass with badlands. i am running 4s lipos geared for 40mph. with my 5000mah 20c turnigy lipo, i am getting 20 minutes bashing and the battery rarely breaks 100F. i have about 10 hours of runtime on this setup and 4s on the 2200kv motor seems to be the standard for truggies here where i live.

I found a great deal on a 2650kv motor so i'll be using that. and a mamba max pro esc!

In the truggy? Hmm, not really suggested. The 2650 is made for lighter buggies and such. In a truggy it will draw more amps to get it moving properly. Maybe more than the Mamba Max Pro can handle....

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...rod=medusa3650

this motor will work right? 2200kv 5mm shaft?

No! not in a truggy. We are telling you what to use and what will work. Why not listen?

maybe because I don't have alot of cash like you people do! 17yrs. old. got a job but don't make that much. Can't go all out on 1 thing!

I hear ya, but be patient, save up and get something that will work...

would you buy this?
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=620199

2200kv will work in a truggy. Does need a MMM or equivalent ESC though, not the MMP.

But as far as the listed item, you are only saving about 60 bucks vs. a new one (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXVHA5&P=ML). Personally I'd just wait and get a new one with warranty and all! Unless maybe I could get it for 150 or so. Its used, even limited amount of time, warranties don't transfer, etc.

Ok well I will get that at towers. Seems like an awsome deal and I just sold my xbox today so I will be able to get that!

2200kv WILL work, but not a 36-50 can...

The CC combo would be your best bet.

Got some more stuf ordered feels like it's Christmas lol. Here is what is ordered/pending
Jammin x2 hobby pro conversion $50
2200kv castle/neu motor $80
Losi xcelorin esc (newer version. caps are higher thenfan) Can't pass up the deal ! Brand new $100
Whats left to buy is
3 turnigy 5s 5000mah lipos.
Dx3e radio
Couply parts for my x2
Body
Thats about it! Can't wait. P.S don't bash me about the esc

I went with the 5800 35C Zippy Flightmax myself for use in both my RC8Te and Savage Flux 5B.

wish I could but don't have that kind of money:yes:

well bad news deal on motor fell through. How well a fiegio 8xl or 9xl do on 5s? Or this
http://rc-monster.org/proddetail.php?prod=medusa3660

I know im asking alot of questions but im very new to brushless!! Not nitro though lol

Yeah the 36-60 medusa is good, get the 1600kv for 5s.

with my mount i need a 540 sized 5mm shaft motor? any ideas

Again, people have already made suggestions. 1800-2200kv Castle/Neu or Neu or Tekin motors, the 1515 size.

Yes, they aren't cheap. Save up your money. Or you can buy a 540XL Feigao clone and end up buying the Castle or Tekin in a few months anyway after the XL motor burns up. Your choice.

You should have listen to the people you asked for help. If you need a 540 sized (36mm) because of your mount you are very limited in motor choice. You should have supported RC-Monster, the company that pays for this forum, His motor mount would have let you use any motor. Good luck with the Losi esc, I haven't heard of anyone that has had good luck with them. When you choose your motor, because you are limited to a 36mm I would look for a Medusa, at least a 70mm if not 80mm long, or a Neu 14xx series. If you are going to go the cheap route make sure to get an XL motor. As for matching up motor and voltage, your gonna want to get your peak motor rpm in the 30-35k range

+1 :great:

I think the 540 size the mount "requires" is referring to the spacing of the mounting holes, but there may or may not be enough clearance for the larger Neu or Tekin motors. But yeah, listen to the advice given, or don't I guess, but better to take it now than when you are a few hundred in the hole from a backfired attempt to save money.