robwcormack
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So, I am new. I have a v1 Kraton. I was in the process of looking into upgrading everything and getting it ready to run again because I bought it when they first came out (literally pre-ordered it), ran it twice, and haven't touched it since. I was advised by another member that I may want to look into getting the BLX180 replaced by arrma with the BLX185. I called Arrma and they are happy to do that for me but they 185 is on backorder til late July. So I started looking into the difference. I have seen plenty of info on the heat issues with the 180 and especially the motor running hot. But then I've also seen a few vids of the 185 catching fire. So I looked at the comparison of the 2 directly from Arrma's info and maybe I don't understand what I'm reading, but it looks to me like for the most part the 180 "should" be better than the 185. At least on paper. see this for reference https://www.arrma-rc.com/power-comparison/BLX180/BLX185 . Some highlights are the BEC Voltage 7.4 on the 180 vs 6.0 on the 185. BEC current 5A on the 180 vs 3A on the 185. Dimensions of the 180 are both smaller and lighter weight. The 180 has longer battery leads. So why exactly does everyone swear that the 185 is such a HUGE upgrade and praise it so much over the "dreaded 180". I just wonder if I'd be better off keeping the 180 and putting a different motor with it and a better fan or something.
I also am unsure of the intentions of the Arrma warranty (Horizon Hobby) that I spoke to. Seemed like they were just going to replace the ESC and no mention of the motor. I was under the impression that the motor kind of matched the ESC, and it seems like it may be rather pointless to replace the 180 with a 185 if the motor is still going to run hot.
You folks seem MUCH more educated on this stuff than I'll ever be, and so I'd really appreciate some knowledge and insight into this matter if you will.
Thanks
I also am unsure of the intentions of the Arrma warranty (Horizon Hobby) that I spoke to. Seemed like they were just going to replace the ESC and no mention of the motor. I was under the impression that the motor kind of matched the ESC, and it seems like it may be rather pointless to replace the 180 with a 185 if the motor is still going to run hot.
You folks seem MUCH more educated on this stuff than I'll ever be, and so I'd really appreciate some knowledge and insight into this matter if you will.
Thanks