RC-Monster XT8e!!

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

The radio boxes are showing as an option now - we have one for the D8/D8T and the RCM XT8 now(will also work on the RCM Jammin SC10 chassis when it is released as well). :)
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=rcmrxbx

You mean the Jammin SCRT10. The SC10 is the Ofna truck.

[swiftneed]

Jhautz care to comment on the mechanical brakes and are their certain settings i have to do on my dx3s and the MMM as far as setting for them 41t 14p

[jhautz]

I played with mechanical brakes on both truggy and buggy for quite a while and in the long run didn't ever find any advantage on the track. Once you get used to tuning the motor brakes and adjust your driving style it is just as fast as the mechanical brakes IMO. There are guys that swear by them though so it really is a matter of opinion and what you like.

Unfortunately this kit does not allow for mechanical brakes. The provisions are not made in the motor mount so... Lotsa work to get that set up on this XT8 conversion kit.

If you are asking for my personal opinion... I tried it all and wound up with the simple and consistent esc/motor brakes.

[Kcaz25]

Originally Posted by jhautz

I played with mechanical brakes on both truggy and buggy for quite a while and in the long run didn't ever find any advantage on the track. Once you get used to tuning the motor brakes and adjust your driving style it is just as fast as the mechanical brakes IMO. There are guys that swear by them though so it really is a matter of opinion and what you like.

Unfortunately this kit does not allow for mechanical brakes. The provisions are not made in the motor mount so... Lotsa work to get that set up on this XT8 conversion kit.

If you are asking for my personal opinion... I tried it all and wound up with the simple and consistent esc/motor brakes.

When you race with a MMM2200kv in a truggy what brake setting do you use?

[jhautz]

I haven't used the MMM for a long time and I have never run the 2200kv motor.

The way I tune my brakes is I start off with more than is needed. Then I dial out brakes until I can just lock up the wheels when hitting full brake at the end if the fastest straight. That's all the brake I need and it makes for a very controlable setup for me.

[swiftneed]

Thanks Hautz and chad

[Chadworkz]

You're very welcome, man! :)

[swiftneed]

I removed the mechanical brakes and seem to like it better cleaner and easier this is the mbx6t

[lucias]

you like it better than the XT8?

[swiftneed]

removed the mechanical brakes and cleaned up wires a bit

[Chadworkz]

Once they get used to it, I think most people like ESC/Motor brakes much better than the old mechanical brakes.

[swiftneed]

well I just took off the mechanical brakes from the mugen lets see if I have as much fun bashing the xt8 is 2200kv on 6s so its a basher I like the control I have in the mugen I guess the motor is easier 1800kv

[swiftneed]

Tried to paint the Xt8 body OH well like I said Tried

[swiftneed]

The comparison sticker vs paint lol Mbx6T and XT8

[jhautz]

Looks good. Dont get to hung up on the paint for the stock shell. Its pretty much lasts about 2 race days before it falls apart anyway. Thin and light for racing, but not very durable in my experience.