tq_danpatterson

iTrader: (31)

Who makes the best, most-durable and long-lasting pinions over 20T?

I heard today from a reliable source that the Hot Bodies pinions are rather soft, and will wear out much faster than the venerable hardened-steel Robinson Racing ones. The same source also said the Novak pinions are even worse. I noticed that Castle offers two choices, a 21T and a 23T, but I don't know how good they are.

Anyone who has had experience with these pinions, or knows of any more pinions sources, please report here!

simplechamp

iTrader: (73)

I have always run RC-Monster pinions and they have worked well for me. They have up to 25T or 26T I think.

Duster_360

iTrader: (21)

I use only RCM pinions and I've never had a prob with one.

They sell up thru 26t.

yzracer758

iTrader: (18)

The Hot Bodies Pinions are very good. Even on a metal to metal application, I have yet to replace a pinion because of wear.

BLbound

iTrader: (27)

I use the HPI pinions...I don't think they would ever wear out because they're solid! Hot bodies pinions are very nice, they are milled out to be lighter, but with the power we have with our buggies I don't think it makes much of a difference. Both are short shank so they fit the RC8Be nicely.

tq_danpatterson

iTrader: (31)

Ahh, I knew I was forgetting one: RC-Monster.

Thank you all for your input!

MindThoughts

iTrader: (19)

First Choice is Hot Bodies, Then I use RC-Monster If Hot Bodies doesn't make the size I need. But this is more for reasons of which gears fit the 1 Screw- Quick Release Motor Mount I use by Elite-RC. I also find that the gears have excellent wear/life as well.

Hot Bodies has mod 1 Gears from 12 Tooth up to 26Tooth.
RC Monster has gears as small as 9 Tooth, Which I also use on my Hyper 9E buggy as well. Lately I've switched over to useing non-metal- Plastic or Derlin Spur Gears as well. And the Hot Bodies and RC-Monster Mod 1 Pinion Gears also work great with these. Hope This Helps. If you have any questions about the Elite-RC Quick Release Motor Mount, PM me and I'll be glad to answer any questions or connect you directly with Brandon the Designer of the motor mount.

Link To Motor Mount:
http://www.elitercd.com/

ScottKelly911

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I only use Robinson Racing pinions and have been super happy with them on my Losi 8ight-E 2.0 Race Roller