8XL Overheating (Mamba Max, Losi 8ight, 4S)

[SpEEdyBL]

It's probably because its a feigao motor. Has this been the problem throughout the life of the motor? I've noticed that feigao motors get worse the more you run them. I could be the rotor demagnetizing. I recommend you get a neu motor, and your problems will be solved. The novak motors solved my feigao problems. The hv4.5 geared 10/46 im my 8ght btw is slightly faster with less torque than my 8xl was geared 20/51 in my mbx r2. The 8xl seems to have more torque the higher I geared it, but no matter how i geared it, it still heated up the same amount.

[jhautz]

What settings are you running in the MM? Set the start power to low and the timing to lowest. You will still have plenty of power, but it will make the motor run cooler. Especially the timing, it can make or break a setup as far as temps go.

The only reason you would ever need a high timing seting is if you were trying to squeeze every last drop of power out of the motor for short bursts. Like for drag racing. 10 seconds of full power, then shut down.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by SpEEdyBL

It's probably because its a feigao motor. Has this been the problem throughout the life of the motor? I've noticed that feigao motors get worse the more you run them. I could be the rotor demagnetizing. I recommend you get a neu motor, and your problems will be solved. The novak motors solved my feigao problems. The hv4.5 geared 10/46 im my 8ght btw is slightly faster with less torque than my 8xl was geared 20/51 in my mbx r2. The 8xl seems to have more torque the higher I geared it, but no matter how i geared it, it still heated up the same amount.

i got to agree with speedy here, I run a fegaio 7 and 9XL, both would run a bit warm no matter what i did. I went Neu and never had overheating anymore