Intro and a few ?'s
 

First off, a BIG thanks to Mike for the e-mails and everyone who posts for all the info I've picked up in the last week or so.

I have decided to go brushless with my stock powered E-maxx (all ACNC aluminum, cvd's), and quickly discovered there was alot more to it than picking a controller/motor combo and dropping it in. I don't race, and don't plan to. Just bashing on the weekends with buddies - all nitro folks.

I found a GREAT deal (I already bought it) on another RTR brushless e-maxx with all Integy aluminum, lehner xl3100, 9920 ESC, HD diffs, G-maxx chassis, single speed, HD servo's etc... Here is my plan. Replace all the Integy stuff with my ACNC parts, with the exception of the a-arms, going to switch RPM's to try and save some weight.

In researching the 3100 on here, to two thing that pop up the most is that the 3100 doesn't like a "heavy" truck, and that it tends run "hot" on a heavy truck. My two questions are:

What is considered "heavy"? Right now, my Maxx wieghs 12 pounds with 14 cells. I'm guessing the new one will be a bit lighter, due the BL, g-maxx, A-arms and 12 cells, but I won't know exactly until I get it put together.

What is considered "hot"? I have an infared temp guage. Can anyone pinpoint a temp range for the motor I should stay below? Or is "hot" an internal temp thing and not accuratly measureable on the surface of the motor?

Sorry for the long post, but my thirst for knowledge as this point seems insatiable.

Dan
Cameron, NC

all of the temp info is in the FAQ area and i would stay away from the RPM arms

just wondering why you would stay away from the RPM's. Just curious cause I was going to get those too.

they can flex and cause the cvds to pop out and ruin the cvds

The rpm is heavier than the stock and some aluminum arms. They will flex and allow you to bend hinge pins.

Get rid of all acncm part's. They arn't very strong. FLM would be better.

and FLM has an awesome warranty

Curious, is this first hand experience? So far the ACNCM parts seem to be bulletproof. I'm not familiar with FLM, but if I do break something I definatly check them out.

EDIT: Did some checking around....I'm assuming FLM = Fastlane Maxx?

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t/PDR_0405.jpg

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Saw those on another forum. Very weak alum they use.

ACNC are a joke. No offense but you need to change!

UE is the way forward. FLM do some good stuff too.

i have one of there heads and the bottom fins came loose and the wont warrant it! you know what they said? the counter weights on my crank we out of balance and it shook it loose....i have however had good luck with there bulks...

Thats good to hear on the bulks. I got their bulks on my gmaxx but havent put them through any real tests yet.

I seen a set of bulk bent pretty bad from them. It was on my brothers emaxx. They was good for the recycle bin.

The aluminum they use is WAYY too soft for a racer or basher, unless your a rock crawler looking for extra weight..... :p