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Putting a max 5 g2 56118sd in my XRT and already have a perfect pass monster servo installed.

Will my max 5 g2 run the servo at that voltage reliably or is that pushing its limits?

Am I crazy to want to run it at 8.4v?

If so I’ll forget about this.

If not what is my best and budget options to replace the 6v stock Traxxas receiver and transmitter?

I can spend up to $3-500 but would prefer not too.

Anything listed good?

Never done a build like this or any kind of upgrades really but I learned to solder last night so adding this should be simple.

Planned on running 8S not sure if this is correct wanted to check before I attempt to solder for the first time.

Going to use a spare wire and practice first but want to be 100% sure I’m wiring this correctly.

Will use the male ends on ESC and try my luck soldering some new connectors on older hovoo batteries to start but eventually want some SMC or Gens Ace batteries for this build.

Thank you and happy bashing.

I know I need to buy some extension wires.

But wondered if there was a specific harness I need or if I can just plug these fans into fans into the top 3 channels?

Or something completely different?

Max 5 g2/56118, Monster perfect pass servo with stock XRT receiver

Or do I need to upgrade my receiver too?

Building my version of an XRT Ultimate.

Still waiting on some vitavon and m2c parts to complete the build but the fun stuff arrived today!

It’s freaking heavy!!

Shock upgrade inbound

Hoping I didn’t go too big here.

No regrets as of yet, hoping I made the right choice with the thermaltronics but time will tell.

Still waiting on my mod 1.5 gearing triple fan setup and rear motor brace from vitavon.

M2C esc plate and adjustable motor mount should be here soon too.

Can’t wait to get this beast dialed!!

Doing a final sanity check before I pull the trigger here and order everything.

Everyone has been a great help in deciding what soldering iron to go with, appreciate it much, thank you.

Upgrading my XRT and want to make sure I’m purchasing the right parts 1st time.

Any other recommendations for cooling or a better motor esc combo?

Looking to get 50-55mph out of it with 20/46 gearing to start and eventually plan on going mod 1.5 possibly and upgrading all diffs.

Am I thinking right here?

Happy Bashing!

Going to install a better motor and esc in my XRT.

Is the iron I pictured a good starter set?

I’ll be soldering qs8 connectors and possibly 8 gauge wires.

I was going to order a few extra tips in different widths as well as some rosin solder.

Sorry if this comes up often, just looking for a sanity check or want to make sure I’m buying the right tool for the job.

Any recommendations or tips are appreciated, happy bashing!

Went from maxx to Xmaxx and got a little over confident, oh well parts are cheap;)

Happy Bashing

I’d like to keep performance the same so don’t want to change gearing just looking for a more durable option if it’s available for the XRT.