xcelorin systems any good?

[IGT_7x]

Anybody have any experience with the xcelorin 1/8 scale brushless systems? Just wondering if they're worth it or should I just stick with the MMM system. My next project is a LST2 conversion & trying to see the pros & cons of both systems.

[suicideneil]

From what I gather, the esc is crap, but the motor is quite good. On balance, I'd say stick with the MMM

[Bondonutz]

Losi ESC's are Junk, The motors are better but still have doubt.

Go with Castle or Tekin Systems, they can both be found here in the RCM store.

[scarletboa]

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

Losi ESC's are Junk, The motors are better but still have doubt.

Go with Castle or Tekin Systems, they can both be found here in the RCM store.

+1

both castle and tekin also have awesome customer service just in case something goes wrong.

[rock3ralex]

ESCs are a piece of crap. I have the losi xcelorin 2100kv motor and mamba monster esc on my 8ight conversion. It runs extremely smooth, cool and quiet.

[magman]

Losi...NO

Castle or Tekin...YES

enough said

[Semi Pro]

they are great............................................. .........................................in the micro-t................................................. ..........everything else...nope

[mbx1275]

+1 more for NO!!!!!
get a castle combo

[snellemin]

I use to run the Losi ESC. Worked great untill I updated the firmware and the majic smoke came out.

For ESC's stick w/Tekin/Castle.

[nuz69]

In Europe the losi motor has the reputation to toast
The ESC last meanly ~ 10 runs ^^^
The customer service often result in a "Your fault, you inverted polarities"
Just go for a Castle ;)

[IGT_7x]

Thanks for all your replies, so that settles it then stay away from Xcelorin. Now to decide, MMM or Tekin RX8....decisions, decisions.

[florianz]

Originally Posted by nuz69

In Europe the losi motor has the reputation to toast

that's nonsense... sorry. I've been driving a xcelorin 1700kv on 5s, it's an excellent motor, with lots of torque. You just have to keep the motor sealed, to avoid sand getting inside, that kills the kevlar on the magnets. I have now a Medusa, and I think medusa isn't any better at all:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...light=xcelorin

but, the 1:10 electronics seem to be crap.

Bashing=MMM

racing=tekin

atleast that's the way I usually see it done--Josh

[IGT_7x]

Okay I'm going with MMM but I do want to use the new 1518 1Y motor, I think it would be better for the LST 2 than the 2200kv one, any thoughts?

[Bondonutz]

The 2200 is a fine motor for the truck on 4s, I ran mine on 4s for well over a year and no heat problems and it would yank the front wheels off the ground in a heartbeat.

If you want to run 5s or 6s then the 1518 or 1520 would be the wiser choices.