Rampage TT5 vs XB: Which is tougher?

[Obeast44]

DISCLAIMER: I am totally high on painkillers from having a busted up knee. That coupled with the fact that I just woke up from a 4 hour nap may make my posts rather reatrded sounding. You have been warned :D

Killa is right the 2028 will not fit, its too long and too fat (thats what she said right?) About the largest diameter motor that will fit into the stock XB-E is the CC1717. So basically about 48mm diameter and 100mm in length is about all you can squeeze into the stock setup. There is a guy that makes aftermarket accessories for the XB-E, he has a motor mount that will allow the 5692 to be dropped it. It is a bit pricey, but so far mine is holding up fine with the delrin Spur.
I have some video of the XB-E with CC1717, stock batteries (which could handle the amp load just fine but were too low MAH to get a decent runtime) on 6s and the stock ESC. Shot on my phone so the quality isn't the greatest. I was doing to recording and driving, so my driving or the action wasn't the best.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrjvTt-eHrE

[Kirkinsb]

Originally Posted by Obeast44

DISCLAIMER: I am totally high on painkillers from having a busted up knee. That coupled with the fact that I just woke up from a 4 hour nap may make my posts rather reatrded sounding. You have been warned :D

Killa is right the 2028 will not fit, its too long and too fat (thats what she said right?) About the largest diameter motor that will fit into the stock XB-E is the CC1717. So basically about 48mm diameter and 100mm in length is about all you can squeeze into the stock setup. There is a guy that makes aftermarket accessories for the XB-E, he has a motor mount that will allow the 5692 to be dropped it. It is a bit pricey, but so far mine is holding up fine with the delrin Spur.
I have some video of the XB-E with CC1717, stock batteries (which could handle the amp load just fine but were too low MAH to get a decent runtime) on 6s and the stock ESC. Shot on my phone so the quality isn't the greatest. I was doing to recording and driving, so my driving or the action wasn't the best.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrjvTt-eHrE

Kershaw Designs makes a mount for the 2028 for the XB-E and even sells rollers with the mount installed. Only reason I asked is because I have experience with a 2028 in my Baja 5t...It hauls.... 55mph and wheelies anytime you want em! Still curious if you think the drive line will survive the 2028. Thanks. I just re-read your "too fat" comment....that is funny stuff! haha.

[Obeast44]

Originally Posted by Kirkinsb

Kershaw Designs makes a mount for the 2028 for the XB-E and even sells rollers with the mount installed. Only reason I asked is because I have experience with a 2028 in my Baja 5t...It hauls.... 55mph and wheelies anytime you want em! Still curious if you think the drive line will survive the 2028. Thanks. I just re-read your "too fat" comment....that is funny stuff! haha.

Ive seen those but from what Ive seen of his previous stuff I would have to pass on whatever he came up with. The drive line should be able to handle the 2028, well except the tires :D

[Overdriven]

Originally Posted by Kirkinsb

Kershaw Designs makes a mount for the 2028 for the XB-E and even sells rollers with the mount installed.

I don't like ripping on people and the guy comes up with some pretty cool ideas, but his excecution needs work. He only uses flat stock that is cut on a water jet, limiting how he can design and assemble parts and the aluminum isn't the greatest quality stuff either. I've seen his baja conversion and other stuff up close in person, and these are my opinions of it. The other mount that obeast44 is talking about looks alot better than the kershaw one

Edit: he is the only person I've seen selling rollers of the XB-E though, and that part is tempting

[Obeast44]

If you want rollers, PM me. I will do my best to get one.

[Ryu James]

Seeing as this (links below) just came out i think i am going to go this route. Its losi, so it will be tuff, and there will be huge parts availability and after market hop-ups too. The only bad thing is that is a RTR and i would prefer a kit as i dont need the servos, gas motor, or radio. I am guessing they might release a kit form in 6 months or so. They do already have hop-up parts available. And the chassis layout will be super easy for a nice conversion. Looks like it could fit a Castle 2028 motor no problem. The dimensions look real nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN7XUFlS5PI


http://www.largescalerc.com/losb0019...d-n-drive.aspx


ENJOY!!!!!

[Obeast44]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

Seeing as this (links below) just came out i think i am going to go this route. Its losi, so it will be tuff, and there will be huge parts availability and after market hop-ups too. The only bad thing is that is a RTR and i would prefer a kit as i dont need the servos, gas motor, or radio. I am guessing they might release a kit form in 6 months or so. They do already have hop-up parts available. And the chassis layout will be super easy for a nice conversion. Looks like it could fit a Castle 2028 motor no problem. The dimensions look real nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN7XUFlS5PI


http://www.largescalerc.com/losb0019...d-n-drive.aspx


ENJOY!!!!!

Thatd be very interesting for sure! I assume the 2028 will be placed where the fuel tank is and the batteries out back? Keep us posted :)

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by Obeast44

Thatd be very interesting for sure! I assume the 2028 will be placed where the fuel tank is and the batteries out back? Keep us posted :)

yeah, pretty sweet huh! did you check out the dimensions on it? wheelbase is like 1.5" longer than the Baja 5t and overall is longer and wider than the 5t. Would be a fun rig. I need to ebay some shiz first to justify the purchase but i will post any progress for sure.