In my straight axle Phoenix build I put the Holmes hobbies puller pro 540 2200kv and it has pretty decent wheel speed with a 3s shorty pack. The low speed control is really nice as well. Add in that selectable overdrive and it can get up some rocks pretty well. I love the fact that I can put the...
Oops, I was mistaken. I have the puller pro 540L 2700kv in my Axial Ryft. I have only run it on 2s and feel no need at all to run a 3s or 4s. It still has pretty good low speed control for that platform. For that application I would recommend the 2700kv as the 2100kv may leave you wanting more...
It's a different feel for both. I absolutely love Holmes Hobbies motors. The puller pro 540 is amazing. It has great low speed control, and the drag break is solid. The drag break on the castle slate motor is lacking in my opinion. I have the Puller Pro 540L 2200kv in my Axial Ryft and it...
I have not tried to fit a 550 motor in the Vanquish. I like castle for other reasons as well. I'm not sure about the axe system because I have not owned one yet, but I like that I can use the castle programming to set throttle curve and break curve. I have a Mamba X2 Micro in my Vanquish, a...
I have built the VS-410 phoenix straight axle and portal version. In the straight axle I put a Castle Micro x2 paired with a Holmes Hobbies Puller Pro 540 2200kv motor. It is so smooth and has plenty of power with a 3s battery. I put method 105 wheels with the Falken Wildpeak tires from...