Id rather spend the extra money on the better electronics. Not a fan of Traxxas RTR electronics.
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I agree even though the stock XO-1 comes with a Castle Mamba Monster 2 but it has an extra cap bank soldered on it, Traxxas connectors that in my opinion aren't rated for high current draw runs and special firmware designed specially for the stock TQI radio which comes with the bluetooth module right out of the box. I bought my car off eBay from a seller called Cash4RC they used to have brand new V2 XO-1 rollers available but i think they are currently sold out. But keep an eye on their eBay page they might get more in stock someday. If you can afford it and know how to build and set it up a new roller wouldn't be a bad choice and you can choose whichever 1\8 - 1\6 esc and motor combo you want i would recommend a Max 6 G2\4990 1,650kv or MMX 8s\1717 1,650kv combo to put in yours if chose that route.Id rather spend the extra money on the better electronics. Not a fan of Traxxas RTR electronics.
That's been a reason I have not bought Castle motors for a few of my builds. I like green, but their motors clash for so many of my projects. I wish they'd do away with that stupid green anodize.As much as I like Lucas products, I wouldn't use white lithium on diff gears. it's too thin and won't do a very good job of lubricating the ring and pinion. Go with any plastic safe bearing grease.
I can appreciate esthetics so I don't think your 'stupid' for liking the look of the factory motor. Maybe a little silly, but not stupid. You just haven't learned to appreciate that beautiful castle green yet. Give it time, it grows on you
No, not seen those. Yeah, black would be best. Goes with any color.Did you see the new castle orange cans? I think it's even uglier than the green. All the motors they made for traxxas are black. I wish they woulda stuck with that.
Ahh, the gold ones. Yeah, saw those. Still better than green.
Thanks for the info, I tried some silicone grease i had lying around an the gears feel better and are not as noisy although i tore yet another diff gasket so it will be a awhile before i get my car running again. Also my stock rear ring and pinion for some odd reason were binding in the diff case even when lubed so i tried a good set of stock slash 4x4 diff ring and pinion since they're the same ones and it worked better. I wont know for sure until i get the parts and run the car, Also i know i'm not stupid for liking the look of the stock motor although it is sort of mechanically equivalent to the sensored 1717 i already have just not sensored.As much as I like Lucas products, I wouldn't use white lithium on diff gears. it's too thin and won't do a very good job of lubricating the ring and pinion. Go with any plastic safe bearing grease.
I can appreciate esthetics so I don't think your 'stupid' for liking the look of the factory motor. Maybe a little silly, but not stupid. You just haven't learned to appreciate that beautiful castle green yet. Give it time, it grows on you
Thank you i also had a refreshing shower and listening to El DeBarge's Who's Johnny from Short Circuit (1986 live action movie) i'm also in a good mood Looking at Pokegirl pictures.Glad you're feeling better . I've started to use Super Lube on my rc's. It's some great grease but I haven't tried it on my ring and pinions yet.