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Can someone please help me out here. I recently bought a touring car (electric) and i want to upgrade the motor. The esc can handle down to 15 turns so im good. I want to know whats the difference between a 15 turn motor and lets say a 17 turn motor? I remmeber 15 turns is faster....I think. Once I figure all this out I can buy the motor I want.
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15 turn means the wire is wrapped 15 times around the commutator. Yep, the lower in turns you go, the faster the motor. (Generally speaking)
You could have a high quality handwound 17T that will spank a low quality 15T.
If you are just messing around and not racing then a speed gems 15T Titonite is a great motor. At $30 it's a good price too.
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ok, thanks. I will look into that.
Im looking for something that will get my car movin but not drain my 2400 cells too fast.
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any other motor suggestions? Something durable, long brushlife, and pretty fast? Not a budget buster.
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Proper gearing will help you on the battery life too. Get a starter set of pinions from Robinson Racing Gears (about $12). There are six sizes and they help you find the best choice for your setup. Then you can buy the right size "good" pinion without guessing.
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good batts are also key. I've had good luck with reedy motors.
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i do have a set of Super duty 2400mah emaxx packs that i use in my car. They run great and provide a lot of punch.
I'll look for the gears, too. Thanks for the info Davec-nitro-rs4
I'll look into reedy motors, too. AddictedtoNitro
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Here is something else to think about. it's more money to start but if you go brushless it would last years with out do a thing to it. but like I said it's more money.
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not much more, if any compared to a good brushed motor and ESC.
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tex is right a good reedy is about 75-90 bux and a esc to handle it is around a hundred or so
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I have thought about brushless.....fast and good runtime. Any suggestions of a good, reliable, not too expensive brushless system?
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Mabye for now, pick up that esc that can do brushed/brushless motors, and then further on down the road pick up a b-less motor? Not sure how much you're working with money wise.
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a good brushed motor is the same price as a brushless motor. A good brushed ESC is the same price as a brushless ESC.
The only difference is no maintenance with BL, and it should last a lot longer
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Thanks guys, i'll look inot the brushed/brushless esc. its not a bad idea.
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