Overview
Clean up your wiring and secure your electronics with the Power Hobby Side Mounting Bracket for Castle Creations Mamba XLX2 ESC. Designed specifically for the Castle Creations Mamba XLX2 — the company's flagship 1/5 scale ESC rated for 3S–8S LiPo and vehicles up to 42 lbs — this side-mount bracket allows you to install the ESC in a vertical orientation, ideal for tight chassis layouts, custom builds, or improved airflow management.
Precision-machined for a secure, rattle-free fit, this mount provides a professional-looking installation while keeping your ESC firmly in place during high-power operation, where vibration and chassis flex can otherwise loosen factory mounts.
Key Features
- Custom side-mount design purpose-built for Castle Creations Mamba XLX2
- Vertical ESC orientation — ideal for compact or non-traditional layouts
- Helps tidy wiring and improve airflow around the heatsink
- Durable construction for high-power RC applications
- Precision fit — secure, stable, vibration-resistant
Performance Benefits
Mounting the Mamba XLX2 on its side frees up valuable chassis real estate and improves airflow around the ESC's 50mm cooling fan and forged elliptical fin heatsink — both critical to thermal performance in high-power 6S–8S setups. This bracket gives builders a clean, reliable solution for optimizing layout and appearance without compromising durability.
Usage Notes
Best for 1/5 scale and large 1/8 scale builds running the Mamba XLX2. The XLX2 is designed for vehicles up to 42 lbs (such as Losi DBXL-E, Arrma Kraton 8S, Traxxas X-Maxx). Confirm chassis space and ESC orientation requirements before drilling. Per Castle Creations, the cooling fan must be removed prior to driving in wet conditions.
Technical Specs
- Brand: Power Hobby
- Application: ESC mounting / chassis layout optimization
- Compatible ESC: Castle Creations Mamba XLX2
- Mount Style: Vertical / side-mount
Fitment
Designed for vehicles using the Castle Creations Mamba XLX2 ESC, commonly found in:
- 1/5 scale electric vehicles (Losi DBXL-E, Losi Super Rock Rey)
- 1/8 scale electric buggies and truggies
- 1/7 scale high-power bashers (Arrma Kraton 8S, Outcast 8S)
- Traxxas X-Maxx and similar large-scale RC builds
Compatibility depends on available chassis space and ESC placement. Minor chassis drilling may be required.
What's Included
- (1) Power Hobby Side Mounting Bracket for Mamba XLX2 ESC
- Mounting hardware
Electronic speed controller and vehicle not included.
Summary
The Power Hobby Side Mounting Bracket offers a simple yet effective solution for improving fitment, airflow, and overall build quality for builders running Castle Creations' flagship Mamba XLX2 ESC.
