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== The Ultimate E-Flight Blade CX/CX2 Mod Guide (Version 1.8) ==


Authors:

NeilT6

Special Thanks:

makatron bulls bigbore heyok


Structural


Stersman's Tail Boom----

Pros: Lowers Weight Reduces Resistance Improves Wind Handling

PM: Stersman E-Mail: jamie@boomtownhobbies.com URL: http://www.boomtownhobbies.com


Stersman's Skids----

Pros: Improves Durability Absorbs Impact Prevents Bouncing

PM: Stersman E-Mail: jamie@boomtownhobbies.com URL: http://www.boomtownhobbies.com


Assorted E-Flight Bodies-----

Pros: Improves Look

URL: http://www.e-fliterc.com/


Dimension Engineering EasyLights-----

Pros: Makes a Great Searchlight Improves Looks Fly in The Dark

EasyLights: ~$15.00 URL: http://www.dimensionengineering.com/EasyLights.htm


LiGlow V2 Light Kit-----

Pros: Realistic Strobing Navigation Lights Improves Looks Fly in The Dark LiPO Low Voltage Alarm

LiGlow V2 (Partially Assembled): ~$40.00 LiGlow V2 (Fully Assembled): ~$50.00 URL: http://www.tjtrc.com/LiPoV2.html


Motor

Dynam Vortex Motors----

Pros: Increases Power Decreases Noise Decreases Temperature Decreases Battery Drain Cost Less Cons: May Require Break in

VTX-018 (Both Motors): ~$8.00 URL: http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A1972394 URL: http://www.slickzero.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=VTXParts


Xtreme Production's E-Sky Lama Bearing Motors----

Pros: Increases Power with Silver Brushes (Optional) Decreases Noise Decreases Temperature Decreases Battery Drain Last Far Longer Than Stock or Vortex User Replacable / Exchangable Brushes Silver Brushes Option for 30% More Torque Cons: Cost Considerably More

ESL-001 (Left Motor): ~$16.00 ESL-002 (Right Motor): ~$16.00 URL: http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=110&zenid=f6e2eda2b13780d57cedc33aa40737bd


Main Motor Heatsink----

Pros: Improves Looks Lowers Motor Temperature Lengthens Motor Life Cons: Extra Weight

EFLH1208: ~$4.00 URL: http://www.e-fliterc.com/



Radio


Spektrum DX7 Transmitter----

Pros: Control 4-in-1's 6th Channel Substantially More Range Programmable Mixing Cons: Expensive

SPM2712-250: ~$350.00 URL: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2710


Mechanical


Micro Heli Aluminum Swahplate----

Pros: Improved Looks More Durability Cons: Extra Weight

MH-CX012: ~$27.00 URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/index.php?cPath=97&osCsid=36f08bc9d1fc540eb10be8692c9ed46f


Micro Heli Aluminum Lower Head----

Pros: Improved Looks More Durability Cons: Extra Weight

MH-CX002LHB: ~$25.00 URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/index.php?cPath=97&osCsid=36f08bc9d1fc540eb10be8692c9ed46f


Micro Heli Aluminum Upper Head----

Pros: Improved Looks More Durability Cons: Extra Weight

MH-CX065: ~$20.00 URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/index.php?cPath=97&osCsid=36f08bc9d1fc540eb10be8692c9ed46f


Micro Heli Aluminum Blade Grips----

Pros: Looks Awesome!! Cons: Extra Weight Fly Like Crap Unless Properly Mod ified

MH-CX002BG1 (Lower): ~$30.00 MH-CX002BG2 (Upper): ~$30.00 URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/index.php?cPath=97&osCsid=36f08bc9d1fc540eb10be8692c9ed46f


Micro Heli Aluminum Bearing Housing----

Pros: Improved Looks More Durability Cons: Extra Weight

MH-CX027: ~$6.00 URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/index.php?cPath=97&osCsid=36f08bc9d1fc540eb10be8692c9ed46f


E-Flight Aluminum Upgrades----

Pros/Cons:Same as MicroHeli

URL: http://www.e-fliterc.com/


Dynam Vortex Shafts-----

Pros: Decreases Blade Clacks Cost Less

VTX-003 (Inner): ~$5.50 VTX-004 (Outer): ~$3.50 URL: http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A1972394 URL: http://www.slickzero.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=VTXParts


Dynam Vortex Flybar----

Pros: Increases Power Decreases Noise Improves Response Costs Less Adjustable Weights

VTX-002: ~$3.00 URL: http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A1972394 URL: http://www.slickzero.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=VTXParts


Hirobo Lama XRB Flybar Paddles----
  • Remove Paddles from Flybar. Add Them to Stock Flybar*

Pros: Improved Looks Better Responsivness Improved Stability

0301038: ~$9.00 URL: http://www.helihobby.com/html/LAMAXRB1.html


Power


Mega Power 15C 850MaH Blade CX 2-Cell 7.4v LiPO----
  • Recommended Battery*

Pros: Larger Capacity Fits Stock Battery Mount Fits Stock Charger Costs Less Than Stock

MP850152STK (Fits Stock Charger): ~$17.00 MP850152 (Won't Fit Stock Charger): ~$17.00 URL: http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=2108


DN Power 10C 900MaH Blade CX 2-Cell 7.4v LiPO----

Pros: Larger Capacity Fits Stock Battery Mount Costs Less Than Mega Power Cons: May or May Not Fit Stock Charger

DNP10C9002S: ~$16.00 URL: http://www.readyheli.com/DN_Power_2S_7_4V_900mAh_Battery_p/dnp10c9002s.htm


Any 3-Cell 11.1v LiPO----

Larger Capacity Substantially More Power Cons: Won't Fit Stock Battery Mount May Fit Stock Charger Costs More Decreases Motor Life May or May Not Smoke 4-in-1 Motor Heatsink Necessary


FMA Direct CellPro 4S Balance Charger----

Pros: Safely Charges Batteries in 50 min vs 2 hours Can Charge Pack Immediatly After Discharge (No cooling needed) Can Restore Overdischarged Packs Idiot Proof Automatic Charging Method Cons: Requires E-Flight Node Adaptor or Battery Pack Balance Node Change

LIPOCH4S03: ~60.00 LIPOCH4S03-A123 (A123 Compatible): ~65.00 URL: http://www.fmadirect.com/

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