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sjcrss · **need some info about these.... -** 03.31.2007, 05:00 PM

well my 2095 micro let the smoke out today...and im thinking about getting one of the following
MGM 160/16
Quark 125

the motor im running is 7xl w/ rcmonster heatsink
max amps (2) 2s2p 8000 lipo's in 4s config

i just cant decide between the 2
I also have fans allready to use on either one

Sylvester · 03.31.2007, 05:23 PM

Personally id go with the quark 125, great CS, and it can run a 4 poler if you ever need to.

captain harlock · 03.31.2007, 05:49 PM

Why dont you just go with a MambaMax?
The cheapest, and most durable.

sjcrss · 03.31.2007, 07:03 PM

hmmm...crazy larry was talking to me about it.....but not to sure....if i was gonna go with a castle...i would wait for the monstermambamaxx.....but who know is and when that will be out.....so im not betting on it.....any one else have any input?...any one use the mgm160

sjcrss · 03.31.2007, 07:52 PM

wow...not to much info floating around here...hmmmm.....I may just have to wing it....

Sylvester · 03.31.2007, 07:55 PM

All i know on the MGM's are if they break or anything happens to them it takes up to or even over 1 year to get it back..

sjcrss · 03.31.2007, 07:59 PM

is mgm in the czech republic...cause that is what thier site seems like?

BrianG · 03.31.2007, 08:51 PM

If you can deal with the 5s limitation, abrupt brake in reverse, and willing to add heatsinks/fans, then the Quark will work well. Like Sylvester said, it will run 4 pole motors. Actually, it will run even higher pole inrunner and outrunner motors - you just have to read the directions for which setting to pick.

sjcrss · 03.31.2007, 09:04 PM

i don't like the abrupt brake in reverse....but not to sure

thanks for your input

BrianG · 03.31.2007, 09:15 PM

IMO, the reverse brake thing is not too much of a big deal since most people don't go very fast in reverse. The brake IS there, you just have to have VERY fine throttle control. It's better if you are using exponential throttle.

It is kinda annoying that there is not ONE ESC that has all the following features:
- Fair price
- Works with all motors
- Programmable via USB PC (and in MAC, Linux, and Windoze).
- Stays cool
- Has high voltage and current capability
It's always a matter of figuring out what you are willing to give up to get other features...

sjcrss · 03.31.2007, 09:23 PM

thanks

squeeforever · 03.31.2007, 10:12 PM

Go with the Mamba Max. You won't be disappointed I think. I like the programming. Its about as easy as it gets. I'm gonna be running the same thing in my Evo V3.3. Just gotta send the MM off to Castle...

BrianG · 03.31.2007, 10:16 PM

I can't recall who ATM, but someone here has been having issues with the 7XL and the MM. It seems to work better when geared kinda low, so I wonder if the current requirements of the 7XL are getting close to the MM limits?

squeeforever · 03.31.2007, 10:31 PM

Brian, that was Hippie. It was in his 1/8th buggy. I actually bought that ESC from him for my Evo V3.3. I should be able to gear it low enough, especially with the 2 speed still intact.

crazyjr · 04.01.2007, 12:31 AM

I'm running a 7XL and mamba max and its a nice setup, mine is a 12 pound G2R with 8k 5s lipo's and has no shortcommings in power. my current gearing is 13/40 with a slipperential and stock diffs (for the moment) and the esc gets hot, but its getting warmer and needs a fan, but regardless of what i do to it it will not thermal. One question though (hijack alert;) ) the motor gets hot on this gearing and setup, is it the 5s lipo or possibly the gearing?