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[Moonstonemike]

Diff internals are the same exact as the current 3s/4s lineup, so no concerns there on 3s.

Huh , I thought it was just a solid gear in the rear, but yeah it's actually a full differential.

 

[slick2500]

I hope they fix it soon. I just tried to reply to a post with a pic and comment but couldn't, so why bother replying?

Does it give you an error or just time out? You are on a pc I am assuming? What happens if you copy and paste the photo into the reply box instead of attaching it using the attach files button?

-edit- Just so we don't derail this thread I'll start a new one. Lets move this convo here https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/issues-uploading-pictures.65408/

 

[BashingBrian]

Does anyone know for sure how long the stock motor is?? It says it's a 550 14T

 

[Piecejointe]

Ok Arrma, great for the kids, especially the kit, now the 6S and 8S EXB versions plz k thx bye

 

[Surchaufeur]

Tires have no foams. Thats a let down for anyone wanting them

Esc makes funny noises at powerup XD

 

[slick2500]

Tires have no foams. Thats a let down for anyone wanting them

Esc makes funny noises at powerup XD

At that price point that doesn't surprise me one bit.

-edit- eesh that tranny sounds rough.

 

[Shadows]

Arrma should eliminate brushed motors like the T brand is doing. Brushed wears out so quickly with anything outside of a crawler. Brushless near comparable to the power of brushed. Am I wrong to say that?

 

[Surchaufeur]

Arrma should eliminate brushed motors like the T brand is doing. Brushed wears out so quickly with anything outside of a crawler. Brushless near comparable to the power of brushed. Am I wrong to say that?

They most likely do not have the electronics for. They should have been the first brand to do it. We cant rag on traxxas too much now.

 

[Jamr]

This is an entry level car. That is what brushed is for. It is one step above toy grade.

 

[RELIC1]

Just got this thing , this hobbywing 120 G-2 setup , ,,is anyone familiar with fitment on this project , right out of the box , I wanna do the lipo thing , thanks guys !

 

[ARA8611V5]

Medusa is one thing I don't think I've ever read anything on.

Medusa was in Greek Mythology

 

[RELIC1]

I'm just trying to get past the math

 

[slick2500]

This is an entry level car. That is what brushed is for. It is one step above toy grade.

Yes but with today's technology brushless motors are down to near the cost of a brushed motor and the same goes for speed controls. This day in age it make no sense to continue to use brushed motors in anything other than a crawler.

 

[Jamr]

Yes but with today's technology brushless motors are down to near the cost of a brushed motor and the same goes for speed controls. This day in age it make no sense to continue to use brushed motors in anything other than a crawler.

It makes lot's of cents, even dollars. Literally!
When you are making thousands of these vehicles and can save 10$ or 20$ on each with a brushed version of a motor/ESC, that is quite a bit of money to save.
Everything I have seen says brushed motors and ESC's are still way less expensive to manufactures than brushless and that is why they use them in cheap entry level's.
I have also seen that good brushless ESC's are just as good at controlling a brushless motor, even in slow mode, than a brushed making that old notion of "brushed are better for crawlers" irrelevant.

 

[Surchaufeur]

Yes but with today's technology brushless motors are down to near the cost of a brushed motor and the same goes for speed controls. This day in age it make no sense to continue to use brushed motors in anything other than a crawler.

 

[dure16]

Yes but with today's technology brushless motors are down to near the cost of a brushed motor and the same goes for speed controls. This day in age it make no sense to continue to use brushed motors in anything other than a crawler.

I would bet that it is still much cheaper to make a brushed motor. And a brushed ESC.

 

[Tex Koder]

 

[RELIC1]

Again , with the ,,,, anybody done the lipo switch over to lipo on the similar platforms ?

 

[slick2500]

It makes lot's of cents, even dollars. Literally!
When you are making thousands of these vehicles and can save 10$ or 20$ on each with a brushed version of a motor/ESC, that is quite a bit of money to save.
Everything I have seen says brushed motors and ESC's are still way less expensive to manufactures than brushless and that is why they use them in cheap entry level's.
I have also seen that good brushless ESC's are just as good at controlling a brushless motor, even in slow mode, than a brushed making that old notion of "brushed are better for crawlers" irrelevant.

Must not cost too much more if Traxxas can make the brushed Stampede 4x4 brushless, add in a bunch of upgrade parts over the old model and have it still cost the same price.

Stampede 4x4 BLS Brushless $329.99 https://traxxas.com/products/landing/stampede-4x4-bl-2s/

Stampede 4x4 Brushed original sticker price $329.99 on sale for $299.99 last one could find brand new in box https://excelrc.com/products/traxxas-67054-1-blk-stampede-r-4x4-110-scale-4wd-monster-truck?variant=37534749196475&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Main Multifeed Online&utm_content=Traxxas 67054-1-BLK Stampede® 4X4: 110-scale 4WD Monster Truck&srsltid=AfmBOoo0P_OAkTMZhGOYXurOjxrwryKWNUZrHvfpVl5M-1tM0ds8Ud1tEN4

 

[332_RC]

And for Arrma to drop the 4s Mojave same week Gorgon goes into stock. All those Gorgon pre orders are shipping & folks are looking at the pre order for the new Mojave now. What a odd marketing move. Folks will get the Gorgon see it needs brushless & no foam in tires & wished they got a new 4s Mojave. But I still like the style of the Gorgon even if it's brushed & 2wd.