This thing stinks....

[112Mike]

Thought I would try "CoolRC".... not very cool.

I've gotten good at blowing things up.

 

[Surchaufeur]

Clean everything well. Ot its going to rust everything nearby.. my blx 185:

 

[Moirae]

i guess those surpass hobby esc not very good

 

[Surchaufeur]

i guess those surpass hobby esc not very good

They are poop. Idk about the v2 tho. But the v1 had delay and caught fire

Thought I would try "CoolRC".... not very cool.

I've gotten good at blowing things up.

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Is this the v2...

 

[Garcbomber]

Common with the v1, kinda like the Firma 150A hit or miss for long term durability.

 

[slick2500]

Common with the v1, kinda like the Firma 150A hit or miss for long term durability.

On the WL Toys pages people were buying those V1 Surpass escs like they were going out of style. It seemed like a few times a day people were posting pictures or videos of these things starting on fire.

 

[112Mike]

They are poop. Idk about the v2 tho. But the v1 had delay and caught fire

Is this the v2...

Dosen't say, so I assume its V1, its actually just a few weeks old at best. That would make sense, it did have a delay... and it was cogging before it burnt. They G/R is 15-50, so I thought I had a rock in the gears and shook it out a few times.

You Sir, are 100% spot on.
With that being said, what is your ESC recommendation ?

This car is a modified Vendetta, I run a short pinion because I have taller / wider tires. I'm not in to top speed runs, just faster acceleration and better cornering.

I have a few issues with other ESC's, and just thought I would try this one.

Thanks in advance.
Mike.

 

[Surchaufeur]

Common with the v1, kinda like the Firma 150A hit or miss for long term durability.

Been reliable for me expect in winter. Brakes sometimes don't work because of the cold. My main issue is the poopy colour and how it makes my noto feel undepowered and ofd

 

[Rocketzx1]

Dosen't say, so I assume its V1, its actually just a few weeks old at best. That would make sense, it did have a delay... and it was cogging before it burnt. They G/R is 15-50, so I thought I had a rock in the gears and shook it out a few times.

You Sir, are 100% spot on.
With that being said, what is your ESC recommendation ?

This car is a modified Vendetta, I run a short pinion because I have taller / wider tires. I'm not in to top speed runs, just faster acceleration and better cornering.

I have a few issues with other ESC's, and just thought I would try this one.

Thanks in advance.
Mike.

If you’re running 3s, you can look at the Quicrun 10BL120 G2 for 60 bucks. Has a 7.4v bec, 4s capable. I put one in my $150 infraction mega (thanks summer sale!), running on 3s and it’s a powerhouse.

The stock katars just aren’t the right tire for the infractions, already worn them down to bald! Back on topic..

If running higher than 3s, can’t go wrong with a Max8, or a Mamba Monster 2.

 

[slick2500]

If you’re running 3s, you can look at the Quicrun 10BL120 G2 for 60 bucks. Has a 7.4v bec, 4s capable. I put one in my $150 infraction mega (thanks summer sale!), running on 3s and it’s a powerhouse.

The stock katars just aren’t the right tire for the infractions, already worn them down to bald! Back on topic..

If running higher than 3s, can’t go wrong with a Max8, or a Mamba Monster 2.

Aren't they on sale right now for $50?

-edit - nope that's the old sensored 10BL120.

 

[112Mike]

The Frankendetta lives !
I think the only thing that hasn't been replaced is the body.... I kinda like it.

 

[Xpress..]

That's a hot ESC for all the wrong reasons...

 

[RCbuzz]

It does seem hit or miss, one thing is for sure, keep them away from water and moisture. Most don't seem waterproofed very well.

We still have a 60A Surpass V1 (white case) that is working fine. That one is pushing around an old T-maxx as well .

 

[SrC]

Dosen't say, so I assume its V1, its actually just a few weeks old at best. That would make sense, it did have a delay... and it was cogging before it burnt. They G/R is 15-50, so I thought I had a rock in the gears and shook it out a few times.

You Sir, are 100% spot on.
With that being said, what is your ESC recommendation ?

This car is a modified Vendetta, I run a short pinion because I have taller / wider tires. I'm not in to top speed runs, just faster acceleration and better cornering.

I have a few issues with other ESC's, and just thought I would try this one.

Thanks in advance.
Mike.

If you keep having ESC issues, rethink your pinion size. Not that these ESC's aren't to blame.
I'd look to HW ESC's.
You generally pay for what you get with ESC's.

 

[112Mike]

If you keep having ESC issues, rethink your pinion size. Not that these ESC's aren't to blame.
I'd look to HW ESC's.
You generally pay for what you get with ESC's.

Because of the taller tires, I run the motor & trans setup from a Senton, with a 16p 57 spur on 6s.

I don't run this for top speed, I have it setup more for acceleration and cornering in small parking lots.

I'm going to try a few esc's that some of the nice gentleman here are recommending, I just stuck an extra Spectrum 160 in it from a Typhon 6s I had.

It does seem hit or miss, one thing is for sure, keep them away from water and moisture. Most don't seem waterproofed very well.

We still have a 60A Surpass V1 (white case) that is working fine. That one is pushing around an old T-maxx as well .

I don't take this one out when its wet, I agree they don't seal anything well, and I usually bring a few cars out so I can let them cool down between runs.

I will take a look into your suggestion.
Thanks man !

 

[RCbuzz]

Because of the taller tires, I run the motor & trans setup from a Senton, with a 16p 57 spur on 6s.

I don't run this for top speed, I have it setup more for acceleration and cornering in small parking lots.

I'm going to try a few esc's that some of the nice gentleman here are recommending, I just stuck an extra Spectrum 160 in it from a Typhon 6s I had.

I don't take this one out when its wet, I agree they don't seal anything well, and I usually bring a few cars out so I can let them cool down between runs.

I will take a look into your suggestion.
Thanks man !

You fit a Firma 160 into a 3s platform? That is some talent!

Max6/Firma 160 are excellent ESC's.

I know people that like using the Firma 150 in the 3S rigs (on 3s) since they will likely last forever there. I would still turn down the stock timing on the Firma 150 down to 0. Stock timing seems really high imo.

 

[GeneralTyphon]

You fit a Firma 160 into a 3s platform? That is some talent!

Max6/Firma 160 are excellent ESC's.

I know people that like using the Firma 150 in the 3S rigs (on 3s) since they will likely last forever there. I would still turn down the stock timing on the Firma 150 down to 0. Stock timing seems really high imo.

Okay now I'm intrested... with the 2050Kv Motor?

 

[112Mike]

Okay now I'm intrested... with the 2050Kv Motor?

No, that one doesn't fit.....this car.