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mattox · 05-14-2013, 12:26 PM

i wish i made more money!! lol I was hoping for this! it finally came!
Thanks Patrick!
All your products has made my helis fly there best!!

Mattox

shein95 · 07-11-2013, 09:57 PM

I'm looking at switching my dfc over to the sxt head, i'm getting the tic sounds in the linkage already and its not that old yet and even though it flies good I swear my 550 non dfc is smoother and more forgiving which goes against every thing I've heard about 700's. I know what I need to convert it but curious about the head height. The pics still make it look low but how much difference in height between the stock dfc vs sxt system?

Raydee · 07-12-2013, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shein95

I'm looking at switching my dfc over to the sxt head, i'm getting the tic sounds in the linkage already and its not that old yet and even though it flies good I swear my 550 non dfc is smoother and more forgiving which goes against every thing I've heard about 700's. I know what I need to convert it but curious about the head height. The pics still make it look low but how much difference in height between the stock dfc vs sxt system?

The SXTS head is either 10mm or 15mm higher than the DFC head if I remember right.

taoY · 07-12-2013, 09:34 AM

According to the following document, the SXTS is 5mm taller, than the DFC. The traditional head is another 20mm.
http://www.kdedirect.com/files/KDE_D...omparison3.pdf

Raydee · 07-12-2013, 09:51 AM

My SXTS head is 5mm higher than the XTS head and I am pretty sure the XTS head was 10mm higher than the stock DFC head.

taoY · 07-12-2013, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raydee

My SXTS head is 5mm higher than the XTS head and I am pretty sure the XTS head was 10mm higher than the stock DFC head.

My bad, the one on the right in the diagram is the KDE XT system which is already 5mm taller than DFC.

Thanks for the correction Raydee.

shein95 · 07-12-2013, 02:21 PM

i think i'm gonna switch over, is there a huge difference in the roll and flight rates? i would imagine i can just dial up the agility in the vbar if its too slow but i've seen plenty of great flying with the traditional heads so i don't think it will be an issue, just want to smooth out the heli, seem to get a few quick unexpected/undesired hooks in some moves.

Raydee · 07-13-2013, 03:08 PM

There is not a huge difference, the DFC does flip and roll a little faster but I just bumped my agility up to 115 and my 700 rolls just as fast now. I am just more confident flying the SXTS head over the lower DFC head. Its guys like me...the non-pro flyers that are the ones that make mistakes in the air and bog the headspeed down enough to have a tail strike. With the raised SXTS head I am not worried about that at all. I also notice that the blades don't bark nearly as much as they do with the DFC head setup. I am running the KDBB Lime green dampeners on my SXTS head and it feels great in the air.

shein95 · 07-13-2013, 08:52 PM

Ordered it up tonight. Hopefully will have it in the air Thursday or Friday.

Leon Luke · 08-14-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raydee

My SXTS head is 5mm higher than the XTS head and I am pretty sure the XTS head was 10mm higher than the stock DFC head.

The xts is 5mm taller than stock dfc, The sxt is 5mm taller than xts.

FNFAL · 08-14-2013, 08:10 PM

I think the first of the seven seals of Revelation will be broken before KDE sells a SXT head for the 550/600 models. Chalk this one up with the CNC torque tube gears.

But hey, at least we got some gearcase brackets now - ye-haw!

songer121 · 10-03-2013, 10:16 PM

is everyone that is still using this system think its worth the $200 upgrade? i think its a little steep myself but at the same time it may be worth it in the long run....

im looking at getting one and im not sure if i should or not.

taoY · 10-04-2013, 08:29 AM

I like mine

. Also am considering to convert my other DFC helis back to conventional head. Highly recommend especially if your flying style is precision and smooth 3D or sport flying.

drdrums · 10-13-2013, 09:16 PM

I have the AT550/600 non-DFC head on my 600 Nitro, and it's great. I've thought about putting it on my 550, but it seems a little tall - that's where an SXT head would be nice, maybe 5mm shorter than the current KDE non-DFC head.

Lee2782 · 10-14-2013, 04:02 AM

So just to confirm the sxts is 10mm higher than stock Align DFC head?

FNFAL · 02-20-2014, 10:04 AM

Thank you KDE...

http://www.kdedirect.com/TREX550600SXTS.html

05-14-2013, 12:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
mattox Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009	i wish i made more money!! lol I was hoping for this! it finally came! Thanks Patrick! All your products has made my helis fly there best!! Mattox __________________ Sponsored By: MingDa Tech Helicopters, Astroid Designs MKS Servos USA, Haiyin Lipos, Scorpion Power packs USA

07-12-2013, 09:34 AM	#24 (permalink)
taoY Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010	According to the following document, the SXTS is 5mm taller, than the DFC. The traditional head is another 20mm. http://www.kdedirect.com/files/KDE_D...omparison3.pdf __________________ HD750, TDR II, TDR, Logo 700, Logo 700 XXtreme, Logo 550SX V2

07-12-2013, 09:51 AM	#25 (permalink)
Raydee Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western NY	My SXTS head is 5mm higher than the XTS head and I am pretty sure the XTS head was 10mm higher than the stock DFC head. __________________ Align Trex 700 V3 DFC HV - Vcontol Touch ¦ Mikado Logo 200 ¦ SAB Kraken 580 ¦ Align Trex 500X ¦ Sab RAW 500

07-13-2013, 03:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Raydee Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western NY	There is not a huge difference, the DFC does flip and roll a little faster but I just bumped my agility up to 115 and my 700 rolls just as fast now. I am just more confident flying the SXTS head over the lower DFC head. Its guys like me...the non-pro flyers that are the ones that make mistakes in the air and bog the headspeed down enough to have a tail strike. With the raised SXTS head I am not worried about that at all. I also notice that the blades don't bark nearly as much as they do with the DFC head setup. I am running the KDBB Lime green dampeners on my SXTS head and it feels great in the air. __________________ Align Trex 700 V3 DFC HV - Vcontol Touch ¦ Mikado Logo 200 ¦ SAB Kraken 580 ¦ Align Trex 500X ¦ Sab RAW 500

08-14-2013, 08:10 PM	#31 (permalink)
FNFAL Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dayton Ohio	I think the first of the seven seals of Revelation will be broken before KDE sells a SXT head for the 550/600 models. Chalk this one up with the CNC torque tube gears. But hey, at least we got some gearcase brackets now - ye-haw! Last edited by FNFAL; 08-15-2013 at 10:11 AM..

07-11-2013, 09:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
shein95 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	I'm looking at switching my dfc over to the sxt head, i'm getting the tic sounds in the linkage already and its not that old yet and even though it flies good I swear my 550 non dfc is smoother and more forgiving which goes against every thing I've heard about 700's. I know what I need to convert it but curious about the head height. The pics still make it look low but how much difference in height between the stock dfc vs sxt system?

07-12-2013, 02:21 PM	#27 (permalink)
shein95 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	i think i'm gonna switch over, is there a huge difference in the roll and flight rates? i would imagine i can just dial up the agility in the vbar if its too slow but i've seen plenty of great flying with the traditional heads so i don't think it will be an issue, just want to smooth out the heli, seem to get a few quick unexpected/undesired hooks in some moves.

07-13-2013, 08:52 PM	#29 (permalink)
shein95 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	Ordered it up tonight. Hopefully will have it in the air Thursday or Friday.

10-03-2013, 10:16 PM	#32 (permalink)
songer121 Registered Users Join Date: May 2012	is everyone that is still using this system think its worth the $200 upgrade? i think its a little steep myself but at the same time it may be worth it in the long run.... im looking at getting one and im not sure if i should or not. __________________ Blade 130X, Nano CPX "AKA JUNK", DX9 TREX 150DFC, TREX 550 DFC w/AR7200BX TREX 600N DFC w/3GX TREX 700E PRO DFC w/AR7200BX

10-04-2013, 08:29 AM	#33 (permalink)
taoY Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010	I like mine . Also am considering to convert my other DFC helis back to conventional head. Highly recommend especially if your flying style is precision and smooth 3D or sport flying. __________________ HD750, TDR II, TDR, Logo 700, Logo 700 XXtreme, Logo 550SX V2

10-13-2013, 09:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
drdrums Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011	I have the AT550/600 non-DFC head on my 600 Nitro, and it's great. I've thought about putting it on my 550, but it seems a little tall - that's where an SXT head would be nice, maybe 5mm shorter than the current KDE non-DFC head. __________________ T-Rex 600N FBL iKon \| YS .60SR \| KDE Upgrades Goblin 500 w/ iKon and KDE Power \| T-Rex 550E FBL 3GX DJI F450 Quad \| Graupner props Futaba 8FG Super \| Spektrum DX6i

10-14-2013, 04:02 AM	#35 (permalink)
Lee2782 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011	So just to confirm the sxts is 10mm higher than stock Align DFC head? __________________ Revolectrix Ambassador Revolectrix.com 10% Discount All Products Code LEESS17

02-20-2014, 10:04 AM	#36 (permalink)
FNFAL Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dayton Ohio	Thank you KDE... http://www.kdedirect.com/TREX550600SXTS.html

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