Looking to convert an MBX5T

[magman]

The 1520 is 1600 kv. I truly understand your delema as far as the difference cost wise between set ups. A while back when money was tight I decided to go the cheaper route with my truggy. Well, lets just say that it didn't go so well. Remember , the electronics are the heart and soul of the truck not to mention you are trying to push around a 11+ lb truck. The heaver the truck, the more crutial it is for quality components AND propper gearing. If you skimp on the electronics, you will end up spending more in the end. Many of us here have had to learn that the hard way. ALL of my trucks have Castle controllers in them and this is not by accident. All but one have Castle motors as well, the exception is my Slash which has a Tekin only for the sensored set up.

If you plan on running a 6s set up, the 1250kv would work. Just curious, what diameter cans are the leopard motors?

[Shimmy]

Woah, I was expecting something a bit higher (although the 1520 is a pretty long can though).

Yeah, I admit I am kinda trying to do it cheaply (money is a bit tight at the moment), and understand what kinda loads are going on (being a heavy truggy and spinning big tyres and all), which is why I was thinking the low kv/high voltage setup with mechanical brakes would be good.

The esc I am looking at doesn't seem too bad, havn't read that many bad things (although, they aren't as popular it seems, as a hobbywing, castle or tekin).

I might get a big brand esc one day, I am hoping the esc I am looking at will get me a few months atleast.
If I do go for a big brand one, I think it will be a Tekin one, just something about it I prefer over the Castle.

I am planing on starting off with low-ish gearing... about a 14t or so and eventually get it up to about 18 (if the setup permits, gonna grab one of the turnigy amp meters to help out a bit), with moab 40 series tyres (pretty damn tall at 6.9") although it will be a little while before I get the tyres, I'll sort out the rest of the stuff first.


If you plan on running a 6s set up, the 1250kv would work. Just curious, what diameter cans are the leopard motors?[/QUOTE]

The motor I am looking at is 39.8mm x 72mm,
It's the 4072 2.5Y 1250kv.
http://www.leopardhobby.com/product/...ionID=01020201