Castle XLX2/1100kv XMAXX!!!

[@joseCalderon1976]

I don't know why but I think I liked how the hobbywing max 5 with 1100kv 25/35 gearing did on the xmaxx. I love it on my xmaxx trucks, plus it fits perfectly with the WFO stuff. Less weight too with the smaller 1100kv motor too.

[@CarltonMorrow-ce5lt]

I love this system!! Got mine on gens ace 10,000 100a 4s packs with qs8’s and same motor mount for the motor and 1100 kv 45 pinion 50 spur

[@CarltonMorrow-ce5lt]

100c

[@ACB-R.C]

I’ve learnt so much from your channel thank you. Just wanted you to also know that KZbin is looking after you. I recently brought an x maxx and I’m looking to upgrade the motor etc and this video popped up without me even searching 🔥 Keep up the good work……💪🏾

[@FifthScaleOrBustRc]

Holy sh*t!!!! That standing backflip was.nutty! My Xmaxx does NOT do that lol very cool dang it now i have to get this castle setup for mine gee thanks for making my wallet another at least $500 lighter 😂😂 i have 1/5 wheel adapters coming for my Xmaxz so i can use all my 1/5 beadlock wheel setups much better than just glue sick video my fav one yet from ya!👍👊

[@chriswade3986]

What an animal! That’s awesome. I bought the castle creations mamba monster x8s with 2028 800kv before I could even get it in I found the xlx2 and ordered it . So now I’m looking to buy another beat up used 8s Xmaxx so I can do one of each. Lmk if you have any issues I should watch out for. Again another awesome video man . Thank you for your help again.

[@kevinwhitlatch7361]

And I thought my RC truck was ridiculous... that thing is AWESOME.

[@tkostang]

Your overload may be due to the “C” rating on your batteries. The true C rating of your lipos is one of the most important factors when making sure the XLX2 doesn’t go into protection/error mode. Also most people don’t seem to use adequate connectors for the demanding castle products..... that will cause AMP overload. It’s not just heat that causes it.

[@Cornelius456]

How could it be an Overload if the Connectors and or Batteries are Not Adequate!?? An Overload implies Too Much Power, Not a Case of Not enough!

[@kookiethebear]

@@Cornelius456 Think of drinking a quart of water through a coffee straw...such is the case when the wrong connectors/wiring are used. The high power demand increases voltage resistance, which overloads the esc, as it's not seeing the power it needs at the rate it's drawing (trigger position). However, many users run into this issue on the XMaxx relative to the sensor wire.

[@jonnyrl1]

Thanks for posting that up. Hopefully the firmware straightens it out.

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah I hope so, I want to push this one a bit and see what it can really do.

[@Shreddinstan]

I need this setup now!

[@ExocagedRC]

need a link for it?

[@DeltaKilo77]

WFO makes a metal ESC mount that will work for the XLX2. I'm surprised you're not running it since your running their motor mount.

[@ExocagedRC]

I need one, right now I'm printing another one... LOL I'll secure it better this time

[@bigboytoyzrc9258]

Awesome! My next purchase! I'm thinking the 1650kv Max6 combo!

[@Negern91]

Read the logs and tell us how many amps it ate! You should set the sampling rate to the highest to really catch the peaks, otherwise it will miss them. Really enjoy your content!👏🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@ExocagedRC]

I haven't even hooked it up to the pc yet so its all still on there.

[@Negern91]

@@ExocagedRC Aaah but on the stock settings it stops recording when it's full, so depending on how much you have ran it the kraton run should be on there and maybe some of the Xmaxx run. It can record for about 18mins in stock form if Castle had it setup like the Mmm X 8s🤗. Either way lets see the logs!😍

[@varqtube]

Holy mother, that was one helluva bash session lol. That motor/esc combo is absolutely bananas! 💪💪💪

[@jaymitchrc]

Looking excellent in the xmaxx. Very cool.

[@joseCalderon1976]

Excellent. But I'm not a fan of having my esc so high up there like it is on that mount. I know that the WFO ESC plate meant for the max 5 and the xmaxx can probably work because the holes on the bottom of the XLX2 are in the same place. Maybe that would work better 👍. Damn the left front tire is all wobbly. I got my 4.3 proline badlands today for that reason. I got tired of gluing them.

[@just-in-time6069]

Turning punch down will help but the problem is the batteries now the esc just a beast only way I've see this now happen when guys running 2 4 s parallel then then in series in to esc 4 packs lot of weight thought

[@ExocagedRC]

I'm using the Powerhobby 7200mah batteries and they are pretty strong. I did give it a run with turnigy 5000 mah batteries but the output was noticable on the truck.

[@glennjthompson332]

XMAXX is King now! 😎but too much power punch in.👍😂🎸😲🧙🎶

[@RCsBigAir]

Thank you for doing this video. I have watched it several times and I finally have this set up for my Xmaxx. I really enjoyed this combination. I do have a question, do you run a cover over the spur/ pinion gearing? If so, I was wondering where you got it. Thanks again.

[@onemansvideos2134]

I do like you putting those hd arms to a test too might have to get a set of those

[@ExocagedRC]

so far I'm happy with them, I may do the top arms too.

[@michaelmclemore488]

Definitely get the arms its worth it 👌 because I got some for my and the up grade Traxxas shock Springs the stiff ones. It makes a big difference.

[@teamsargentrc6399]

Man that is a beast for serious, 🤜🤛👍!!!

[@scottdaubenspeck2291]

Seems to be about the perfect combo. Get that overload issue fixed and it should really rock. Awesome vids exo keep it up

[@ExocagedRC]

Thanks, will do! I expect a firmware update soon and when I get that I plan to try the bigger pinion. I think it can pull it without issue

[@scottdaubenspeck2291]

@@ExocagedRC hopefully they get the issue resolved. Can't wait to see it with the bigger pinion then ill know what combo I want next. Awesome work bud. Watch all the videos. Crawlers and xmaxx stuff I like best but watch them all.

[@based_will]

Wow, that's so much power!!

[@curtishubbard907]

I'd like to get that system for my xmaxx great video man

[@just_inolredneck8319]

Drivers side front tire looks to do something funny in the slow moe might be what your feeling

[@jobbo89]

I'd love to see a GPS speed run! How did the drivetrain hold up? Surprised it only averaged 53mph as that's what the stock system can do

[@tomandrews5392]

I noticed most of my issues with the excessive load beeps come when the motor gets hot so my thinking maybe a fan on the motor will help ...but your right a change to the firmware is required...I am adding Futaba telemerty to see if there is a correlation to this...will get back to yyou..

[@ExocagedRC]

Ok cool. I checked motor temps after this run and the motor was about 130, that’s not hot at all IMO.

[@theirishaxe9405]

I still don't understand how the smaller esc in the kraton didn't have any problems but the way bigger one overloaded?

[@ExocagedRC]

It’s something with the firmware on the big one. I’m sure we will get a new firmware update to fix it.

[@skycorrigan6511]

I'm about to throw in a TP 5870 and XLX2 in my Limitless!

[@user-tt9xt7gs2b]

I'm loving that 1100kv but I'm wondering if the xlx2 isn't overkill. Especially considering how much real estate it takes up and how high it's gotta be mounted to fit. I'd think the monster mamba 8s might be the way to go? if you do some custom work on the receiver box you could likely even fit the mmx 8s under the rails and behind the motor....keeping the center of gravity a bit lower and even protecting the xlx from damage

[@ExocagedRC]

I've seen one local guy get the xlx2 in the frame rails so yeah thats possible. I ran the Monster X8s with 800kv for a while and its super strong too.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I would go for the mamba monster x 8s instead. I got the xlx2 coming for my Outcast 8s because it's so much heavier than my xmaxx 8s. I have a max 5 combo with the 1100kv motor on my xmaxx and that thing is a BEAST

[@thegooserider7245]

Can you share more detail on the gearing please. How does it work?

[@ipperurc5216]

That thing is dangerous! It's like My revo 1/16 with 3s!

[@brianmahutga3350]

Hay I didn't watch the whole video yet but I asked you couple months ago what size pinion gear to use and you said that you felt the 40 tooth would be good with the 1100kv and now my max 6 keeps cutting out so need to go down in size of pinion gear for 20 bucks or buy a max 5 for 200 bucks think ill buy the gear don't really need it to do 65 mph

[@ExocagedRC]

So it’s pushing the Max6 a bit too much, the big fix would be the Max5 but it’s a lot more money than a pinion gear

[@truckingrcaddict1183]

I'm wondering what kind of motor it would take to make a dbxl-e do a standing back flip?

[@ExocagedRC]

lol twin 1100kvs and much larger tires

[@lindsayk41]

Wrong suspension Style

[@truckingrcaddict1183]

Actually I'm thinking primal rc raminator tires or at least mtxl tires., lock the center diff and exocaged RC is on the right track with the twin 1100 kv

[@timjohnson9406]

Wow thats frikin rediculas 😆 all I could say was WOW also when you did the backflips!!!!

[@marksmola7299]

Great car, great video. Thanks

[@MR.OOFofficial]

What battery does it use i cant find the right one

[@skyu777ayala2]

I wanna do this combo since it got fixed. What gears would you recommend for around 70mph?

[@robertvalentine7913]

How does it compare to the 2028 cas. And what wheelie bar are you using I still have the stock one on

[@detroitrcwurks998]

I got the XLX2 coming in March for my dbxle2 hopefully everything will be good with them by than. I noticed no difference between the MMX6S to the mmx8s running same setup. Not sure about goin up on gearing while pulling over current code. Does it run better than the original xlx far as power output. I mean my xlx esc are beast mode for sure. One thing is ill never get rid of any of my xlx esc's pretty soon you wont find them anywhere anymore and they always been solid performer for me!

[@ExocagedRC]

I like the XLX2 I need to try the new firmware I heard someone talking about.

[@detroitrcwurks998]

@@ExocagedRC supposed to be a firmware update for the MMX8S as well. I have 3 of them and only ran 1 once waiting on the firmware update to fix the kv issues. Have you ran a MMX8S in a 1:5 scale and if so how was it. I was thinking about pulling my xlx in favor of the MMX8S for a trial run for fun.

[@sammygonzalez7627]

I have this same Combo, but have not yet powered it due to lack of Battery's. I listen to other 1100kv and they have like a machine gun sound when rolling off power, mind's do not make this sound... should I be worry ?

[@Tacklefinlures]

Great combo! Fun factor 💯

[@robsabadfriend]

Are those scorpion tires? Paddles tires are in description

[@robertthabassheadjacobson]

That's nuts!! Flippin awesome video lol! I want to upgrade my 6s xmaxx. What do I need to do for it to handle 8s power?

[@RCPASS1]

Excellent video!!! Of all the systems/motors you have tried on the Xmaxx, which one you like best?

[@ExocagedRC]

The 800 is awesome but once castle gets the firmware issue taken care of, this will be my new favorite. But I gotta say Castle and Hobbywing both have very nice systems that works great in the xmaxx so can't go wrong with either one.

[@Jstall7543]

WoW! That’s Power!

[@simonolesen6693]

Nice video lots of power what motor should i put in my xmaxx I got a max6 esc. I want it to pull almost the same as yours if it's possible 💪

[@teamvisser]

First, thanks for all the great vids! And your time. Your opinion... This setup or hobby wing max5 and 1100kv? I believe the motor bearings are significantly larger in the HW?. I feel I’m going to have to make a decision soon. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@ExocagedRC]

I have an 1100 apart and they did go to a slightly smaller bearing for some reason. This Castle 1100 is a seriously strong beast but its also amp hungry, I feel the HW may be a bit more efficient but its also a slightly shorter motor.

[@teamvisser]

Thanks for reply 🙏! I respect your opinion, you’re heavily immersed in it👍🏻, and appreciate the time involved. My stock 8s motors pinion bearing inner cage came apart (breath)... magnet wrap and internals appear ok, so I put new “sealed” bearings at both ends. I may have gotten lucky this time, but I’ll be leaning now towards the HW max5 and 1100kv setup. Close(r) to stock, efficient/reliable and cool running are all I’m looking for. Thanks again!

[@teamvisser]

Just watched your HW 1100 video... Yup, that’s the go to for me personally. I run 99% of the time at the beach. With lots of break time, never heavy on the throttle for extended times as you guys did in that video for test purposes. Thanks so much!

[@joseCalderon1976]

I'm running the XLX2 AND 800KV motor on my Outcast 8s with 39/39 gearing. I'm not getting that excessive overload error code but my batteries are getting so hot that they puff. So I'm going to try 35/39 next. I hit LVC and everything with non stop driving and no excessive overload. Maybe you are over geared but so am I 🤔. Maybe there's something wrong with your ESC? I've heard of some people having issues with the XLX2

[@holmer1982]

How is this, compaired to the max5/800kv set up? it seems it got the same topspeed, but abit more power. its just, that the max5/800kv option is less than 2/3 the price of the xlx2 set up.

[@BatmanRc]

The best combo on Xmaxx is 800kv or 1100kv ?

[@ExocagedRC]

I like the 1100kv but the 800 is pretty darn awesome

[@BatmanRc]

@@ExocagedRC thanks and original gear ?

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

Thanx for the video, I wanna upgrade my xmaxx also.. Though I'd subscribe for more action, OH YA!

[@ExocagedRC]

Thanks for the sub I have over 1000 videos now lol

[@Madone726]

Compared to a Hobbywing Max5 system, do you experience differences in performance? So the XLX2 compared to the Max 5? I now drive a Max 5 with a Leopard 58113 1050kv system, and I was wondering what the benefits of the Castle system are compared to my system.

[@ExocagedRC]

The difference is smooth take off and maybe a bit more amp flow than the Max5. But you aren’t missing much at all, you have an awesome setup.

[@Jstall7543]

Animal! That’s really cool!

[@xXxREDEEMEDxXx-yc9ne]

Just a crazy question here ,but um what kinda 8s motor can I fit in to modify the traxxas maxx mini ,not for speed runs just prolonged playtime reason due to overheating the motor which tends to happen on 6s

[@ExocagedRC]

Traxxas has a mount to put in a stock Xmaxx motor and esc if you want.

[@rickyposte3020]

I think I would rather keep tires planted as much as possible.

[@runngunrc1991]

I see the front knuckle vitavon Exo you in the zone my man. Really feeling power hobby tires what is your preferred tire for the X-Maxx ?

[@ExocagedRC]

Well it seems they are not holding up very well. I’ll most likely go back to the tried and true proline badlands on it.

[@rccircus7271]

Louise belted Uphill X are lighter than PowerHobbys and mine have never split or rimmed after a year of mad bashing with it. Power Hobbys are 784g each . Louise Uphills are 760g each. You can get from Euro Rc ☺

[@averagejoe9002]

Question is do i buy the kraton or xmaxx to run this motor/esc combo🤔

[@Todd_G_FPV]

Xmaxx for stunts, kraton for more stable driving.

[@Mr316jon316]

Who makes the 40 tooth pinion you are using? And spur? Is that still what you would recommend?

[@DickerBub83]

Which one of these monster motors do you prefer? The 800kv or the 1100kv? And why? I can’t I can’t decide.

[@ExocagedRC]

1100kv for xmaxx and 800 kv for heavier trucks

[@DickerBub83]

@@ExocagedRC thx for your help 🍻

[@Sheldinator]

Links to all the parts and maybe tutorial in how to buuld it?

[@dubstepismtlife]

Did you use the xlx2 with the stock reciever and controller? If so where did you plug the aux and rx wires in the traxxas reciever.

[@ExocagedRC]

It has a Gt5 receiver depending on the transmitter you have you can splice it into the 2-speed trans servo and use that to select crawler or trail modes.

[@kennethjensen7358]

That one got some serious power. So 1100KV is not much, so it must have a huge amount of moment and a high gearing right? Or did I miss out something about kv? 🙂

[@ExocagedRC]

With the 40t on it it seems fine. 45t with the 800kv

[@FataL-Gr]

Hi there, nice video as always! One question...does this esc have a punch mod like hobbywing's?

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah it sure does, I can turn it down a lot and if I set up the torque feature I can turn that down and probably not have the excessive load issue.

[@brunodaniel3905]

what the pinion size 42 and spur gear 54 tooth ? 1.0 metric pitch

[@hectorgorritz6781]

Hello, I have a dum question... Can you use the traxxas transmitter with the Castle XLX2 ESC? If not which ones do you recommend? Thank you!!

[@toddwidelitz48]

Do you think that syrup would be good in a limitless car for dragracing or a felony from Arrma ???

[@ExocagedRC]

I'd never put syrup in an RC car lol I had to!!! IMO I'd go with a 1650 smaller motor or a TP motor with a higher KV. Thats just me and I have seen people make these work in them so maybe?

[@toddwidelitz48]

@@ExocagedRC That’s funny I didn’t mean to say he’s syrup well I meant to say was what do I need to make that a real good drag race car. I was told a trinity 3.5 turn motor and get a cool mamba XLXL2 or something like that

[@steveh8224]

Awesome place

[@toddwidelitz48]

Hey I meant to ask you what kind of GPS speed sensor are you using on the front bumper there I would love to get one of them

[@ExocagedRC]

here it is on ebay rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FGarmin-Foretrex-401-High-Sensitivity-Rugged-Wrist-GPS-Waterproof-Hiking-Fishing%2F274126029233%3Fepid%3D128012405%26hash%3Ditem3fd32f41b1%3Ag%3AQmQAAOSwRrNdYRel&campid=5338273090&toolid=20008

[@Angel-dn9sm]

Hell yeah brother

[@giuseppegambino257]

Hey man I’m wondering do you need the custom motor mount I just ordered the mount for esc but I don’t know about the motor

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah you’ll need the mount to fit it

[@giuseppegambino257]

@@ExocagedRC what mount do you use

[@SyntheticCompany]

@Exocaged RC yessir, what mount is that!?

[@jamesblake1848]

Looks like them front wheels are spinning twice as fast then the back wheel's

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah the center diff is getting loose.

[@DSC1320]

Kinda worried about that code u got on both trucks. Figure anything out yet?

[@ExocagedRC]

Not yet. I’m hoping for a firmware update from Castle to fix it up.

[@stevemt3422]

With that motor and esc combo do I have to do modifications to install it or is it just direct fit?

[@ExocagedRC]

You need a motor mount and bigger pinion to make it work.

[@demetriusd2812]

Any gearing suggestion for bashing with this exact same esc motor combo?

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I like a 40/50 combo in mine. With the castle you can go a bit higher without issues. But not much.

[@jamesrobinson4950]

Have this combo coming, having trouble finding esc mount. Any suggestions?

[@ExocagedRC]

Look at wtf for a nice bolt on mount. wforccustoms.com/products/esc-plates

[@jdsrcs8061]

🤤🤤🤤!!!! Sooooooo cool!!!

[@scottdaubenspeck2291]

So whats your favorite esc, motor combo and gearing combo?

[@ExocagedRC]

Right now I like the Xmaxx with this combo and 40t pinion. On the Kraton I went back to 800kv.

[@scottdaubenspeck2291]

@@ExocagedRC awesome thanks for the feedback

[@aidansrc2724]

would you say its easy to install? ive never done a motor conversion/ESC conversion

[@205RC]

i plan on doing the same thing to mine .... what brand gearing did you install and how much were they?

[@ExocagedRC]

I am just using the Saga Customs pinion gears and thats a hardened integy spur gear. I can find you the gear on ebay if you want to use my link to purchase.

[@dubstepismtlife]

Where did you order this beast of system from and how long did it take?

[@ExocagedRC]

links in the description to order from Amain.

[@kolbycone2244]

Really need to know your opinion on 800 kv or 1100kv for the dbxle 2.0 so I can pull the trigger on my shopping cart

[@ExocagedRC]

Man if you go 1100 get some big serious batteries it pulls a LOT of amps. I haven’t done anything with my DBXLE 2.0 yet as far as motor/esc goes but if I do I will probably do the 800kv setup since it’s just so heavy.

[@kolbycone2244]

@@ExocagedRC thank you for the reply

[@kolbycone2244]

Man when u do put the xlx2 800 kv in ur losi dbxl-e 2.0 u will be extremely satisfied with it. Just got mine in and running. All I can say is the stock system vs this one is like night and day on power . Can't wait to see your video on it

[@07aowen]

Have you had any problems with the heavier tires ?

[@spunkeybojangle]

Oi Mr exo what part of the world are you in or what state are you in

[@dustinsmith7291]

Thats my dream set up! Just wondering if i could get a link to the gears and motor mount youre using?

[@ExocagedRC]

wforccustoms.com/products/wfo-motor-mount

[@ExocagedRC]

rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F40T-8MM-MOD-1-SAGA-PINION-GEAR-Hardened-Steel-xlx-xl2-traxxas-arrma-hobao-losi%2F263484074385%3Fhash%3Ditem3d58dfe991%3Ag%3AZg4AAOSw9mFbEHCv&campid=5338273090&toolid=20008

[@ab_customz_llc]

Sub'd Buddy! Good work, love the vids.

[@ExocagedRC]

Awesome, thank you!

[@fishskyncontact3387]

what is your suspension setup? It looks so solid!

[@ExocagedRC]

stock shocks with 80wt oil

[@huntershort8747]

Where do you get the red arms

[@jameslyons1978]

You thibk it would be enough grunt for a hpi 5b?

[@AverageReviewsYT]

U should do a top speed..

[@ExocagedRC]

I did at the end in a grass field

[@AverageReviewsYT]

I meant on street

[@Hittin2thabass]

So what do you like better? The 800kv or 1100kv?

[@ExocagedRC]

In the Xmaxx I like the 1100kv better.

[@Hittin2thabass]

@@ExocagedRC I got the 1100kv coming I’ll be sure to make a vid

[@geedog6666]

Are you going to try mod 1.5 gearing in it?

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah I still have those but they are geared for the 800 with a 30/35, I need to get a 25t pinion to make that work right

[@onemansvideos2134]

Looks like the belt broke in the front tire on the driver's side

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I think so too. I’ll most likely go back to the proline tires, these haven’t held up very well.

[@onemansvideos2134]

@@ExocagedRC the scorpions are known to fail the Raptors are a lil better but with that power almost any wheel would fail .....I bet you could even balloon the badlands

[@FataL-Gr]

@@onemansvideos2134 Hi there! The last 3 months im running my xmaxx (max5-1100kv-25/35) with Louise xuphill(same as duratrax sixpack) with out any problem...they arent belted but they havent failed yet...maybe im lucky tho who knows

[@onemansvideos2134]

@@FataL-Gr the xlx2 and the castle 1100kv have 3-4 times more power output than the max5 and the 1100kv hobbywing...and you must be running the 5th scale version wheels with the bead lock

[@onemansvideos2134]

@@FataL-Gr and his gearing is also more aggressive than the 25/35 gearing your running....im running 20/35 on my xmaxx with the max5 1100kv hobbywing combo on scorpions

[@joshuafinley5545]

Are you running stock diffs

[@chriscampbell9199]

oooh tumble wumble ;p

[@romeoraduu]

is castle 1100 run cooler than hobbywing 1100?

[@ExocagedRC]

From what I’ve seen it does tend to run a bit cooler but still hotter than the 800kv even though it’s the same physical size. It pulls a TON of amps though.

[@bansheebandithot350]

I bought a Xmas 2 weeks ago it’s not that good reminds me of a large tamiya lunch box what I had when I was a child not really impressed by it to be honest . And keeps falling over . 😎👍🏻🤙🇬🇧

[@daviddobson20]

I like to get the xlx2 but the price of 500 dollars don't don't about that.

[@ExocagedRC]

Not a cheap system at all

[@KurtsRCs]

Wow it has a lot of power now, you need to tame that beast 😂

[@VegasRC]

Yaaaaaaaaaa.......idk lol

[@stevemt3422]

Too much power and can't put the power down. Maximum acceleration can't be achieved because of the wheelies. I think a stock 8s will beat in a drag race.

[@ExocagedRC]

depends on how long of a race it is.