Losing my mind!

[RC-NUT]

Ok guys please help me out here. I'm an 18 year rc veteran and a brushless newbie.

I'm building a brushless MT2 which I have posted pics of. I bought an MT2 SS that came with an MGM Comp 8012 and a feigao 8s. I have had my heart set on a Mamba MAX 4600 set-up from day one.

Should I unload what I have and go for the Mamba? Should I go for the Mamba controller only?

I'll be using 12 GP3300 cells. No Lipo.

[BrianG]

Why do you want to switch? Is there something you aren't happy with on the current setup? It sounds ok to me unless you want a slightly more powerful ESC.

[RC-NUT]

I haven't used the set-up yet because I'm still waiting for parts from the machine shop.

My biggest concern is the programmimg. I down loaded the manual and it reads like brain surgery. I have a mamba 6800 in my RC18T and the programing is pretty easy.

I wanted to get a feel for the set-up I have and see if I'm on the right path.

[cart213]

12 cells is too much for the 8s motor. I'd recommend keeping the esc and getting a feigao 12s motor to go with it if you want to save money. But if you've got the funds, go ahead and splurge for the MM4600.

[Serum]

Hard choice.

The 8S will have more torque than the mamba 4600, but the mamba, well.. You said it, is very nice to program.. 12 cells is insane.

[RC-NUT]

Thanks guys.

I may just toss the current set-up in my stampede or RS4 and bash with 6 cells.

I have the funds for the MM4600 so I think I'll just go for it. From what I have read here on the forum the 4600 sounds like a better choice than the 5700 since I'm running 12 cells.

Any suggestions on where to buy a UBEC? I would assume I should use on with 12 cells.

Thanks again.

[glassdoctor]

You should be ok with the 4600 and 12 cells... that's within Castle's specs.

but theres nothing wrong with using a ubec anyway. It can only keep the esc happy-er....

[cart213]

Mike has one in his store, but I don't know if it's in stock. Otherwise, Helidirect has a good one for about $15. That's what I'm using.